1. RETRO FEEL:
Channel the spirit of the ’60s and ’70s into your home’s interior design for a statement that is slightly nostalgic yet remarkably of the moment thanks to design updates that’ll save your home from looking like a relic museum.
Think bold color and pattern play and the alluring feel of the familiar while remaining cozy, comfortable, and stylistically collected. Today’s modern furniture trends see juxtapositions of neutral colors like browns, beiges, and greys teamed with bolder greens, warm reds, and zesty oranges to make for a stunning retro-inspired room. Do, however, keep in mind that while the colors are bolder in spirit, they don’t always need to be super bright. Imagine forest greens, burnt oranges, and bronze tones for a contemporary statement that’s easier on the eye. Introduce plenty of curves with sofas, chairs, coffee tables, and side tables that have a minimal or Scandinavian feel about them and consider Terrazzo and matte finish a go-to to keep the look current. And when it comes to modern furniture for small apartments, taking cues from the swinging ’60s is the ultimate in inspiration as dwellings of the time were much lower and called for small-scaled, petite furnishings.
2. HIGH-SHINE METALLICS:
As we say goodbye to the era-defining rose gold moment so popular as of late, the return of mixed metal modern furniture trends makes for a welcome return. With rose gold out and the recovery of classic gold, brass, and silver having a moment, we are seeing them being used in more exciting and intricate ways.
Today’s metal furnishings are taking on a more sculpted feel and are being used to add an artistic and organic element to otherwise timeless spaces – yet another move towards the appreciation of natural materials and their feeling taking over the best furniture trends 2019. Best of all, you can introduce high-shine finds into your home in even the smallest of doses for a quick room refresh that’ll work to add an extra sense of everyday glamour without costing a small fortune.
3. BLUSH TONES:
Consider soothing blush tones the new neutrals – soft pastels and makeup hues were heavily featured in modern furniture trends 2019 in place of traditional beige-toned and black and white neutrals. This is excellent because in reality, blush tones are much more fun and unexpected than beige and the range of colors to work with enables you more freedom to explore your design directions in realizing a truly unique home.
Blush and makeup tones go particularly well paired with greys, whites, and not-so-basic neutrals, so you’re sure to find they’ll match well with your current color scheme and modern furniture ideas. They are visually soft and plush and look great against bolder statement-making tones which are also trending at the moment. Plus, blush hues make for high modern dining chairs as they lend a more playful spirit to what was an otherwise straightforward room. Just take a look at how great they look in this stunning project we recently created, as if the chairs were upholstered in more standard colors, they would have less of a dramatic and memorable effect.
4. GEOMETRIC PATTERN:
Reminiscent of the bold geometric prints and trends of the Art Deco period, a renewed approach to geometry makes for a grand statement. They can be as obvious or as subtle as you like, with conversation-starting patterns livening up your furniture or a more relaxed model adding some much-needed texture.
Bright geometric patterns are also great for outdoor furniture, as their bold and fun prints brighten up your outdoor space. But for the ultimate in luxurious modern furniture ideas, our interior designers suggest going full force with a heady mix of layered prints for a real room defining statement. The trick with studied juxtapositions is to explore and experiment until the look feels just right. Even better when you’re able to make modern furniture feel a little less fresh and sterile, and more lived-in and full of personality.
5. RECLAIMED WOOD:
When it comes to sustainable home interior design, one of the most straightforward approaches is to opt for reclaimed and recycled materials to lessen your impact on the environment. One of the best things about using reclaimed wood furniture is that they boast fascinating history with each piece having its own story to tell. Plus, they often feature timeworn patinas and beautiful signs of natural distressing. The nature of wood like this usually means it has a more rough, hewn look to it, giving your furniture a comfortable and lived-in feel.
Team reclaimed wood up with berry tones and warm neutrals to give your home decor a soft and homely feel, but with the strength and character, we are seeing in modern furniture trends at the moment. Think of a modern dining table featuring a significant piece of wood with a unique shape to help define the room. And for the perfect transitional mix, pair that natural wooden top with an ultra-contemporary metal base flanked by modern dining chairs boasting an of-the-moment fabrication like velvet or textured silk knit.
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