Home Decor 101: Trends To Watch Out For In 2021

Decorating your house can be a pretty artsy adventure. It is an intimate experience, as the final result generally speaks volumes about you and reflects your personality. How one decides to mix, match and set their style differs from person to person and is vital in making a house feel like home.

Choosing decor that reflects your taste is an artform in itself, because it is subjective, personal and open to interpretation. It evokes emotions and challenges us to think outside the box. 

With new styles emerging every season, it is essential for all of us to be on top of our home decor game. But don’t worry; we’re here to help you work through ideas best suited for all kinds of spaces!

Experiment with Wall Art

Whether you choose to hang or simply lean a painting against the wall makes a huge difference in how your guests perceive your living space. There are a few ways in which you can master how to perfectly place your favourite piece of art in your home.  Paintings placed at eye level, for starters, naturally become the focal point of your room. One great hack is to put them up in your dining area, as they can be great conversation-starters. 

However, if you choose to lean your painting – placing it by the fireplace, on shelves or simply close to your plants on the floor works too! This can create a very warm and welcoming vibe for your house and is a decor trend that never goes out of style.

Add Contemporary Accents to your Decor 

Contemporary art started gaining popularity by the end of the 20th century. People learned how to accept art as a lifestyle rather than confining it to paintings alone. Handcrafting & sculpting, along with installations became the new thing. In the world of home decor, artisans started incorporating beautiful designs by simply painting on crockery, lamps, designing bedspreads or by skillfully carving wood to make the kind of tables we call vintage today. 

Unique furniture helps in bringing attention to different angles of your home. Infusing a clean, minimalistic setting with a hint of quirk is a great way to liven up any room. If you have a bedside table or an empty corner close to your seating area, a vintage-modern table lamp will not only make for a great accessory but the quaint light that it will give out will put you in a relaxed mood.  

Embrace the Minimalist Home Decor Trend

As appealing, colourful and quirky contemporary pieces look, some of us are admirers of more laid back, clean and minimalistic forms of art. The hottest trend of the season, minimalism focuses on the identity of the subject. The artist wants the spectator to view and respond to only what is in front of them and see things for what they really are. Viewers believe that minimalism gives them the freedom to think. 

In terms of design, minimalism is the most clutter-free, de-stressing and function-based way to decorate your home. There is just something about minimalistic designs that is so soothing and serene. The art is focused on neutral, muted colour palettes and sleek geometric shapes. Having such items in your living space helps in making a room appear brighter and bigger. Planters, side tables or vases in sleek, neutral designs are all excellent additions, and they’re also equally functional.

We spend 1/3rd of our lives inside our homes. It is only natural for them to become our safe place, which is why it is so important to decorate them to our liking. The only thing we should keep in mind is to pick things we love and not get overwhelmed by the beautiful process.

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Words by Shalini Tripathi

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