Published on: Jan 18, 2022
Homeowners who plan to redecorate their house or flat this year will probably be searching for the latest interior design trends. However, it is also worth knowing which styles are fast falling out of fashion, so you don’t renovate your house with items that will be out of style within months.
Country-core style furnishings
Even city-dwellers shelled out for furnishings that made their abode look like it belonged in a country village over the last few years, with cottage-core having become a hugely popular trend in the interior design world.
However, according to findings by Atlas Ceramics, which looked at Google search data, the style reached its peak popularity between November 2020 and April 2021.
During this period, there was a surge of searches for cottage-style wallpaper, rustic fixtures and fittings, and an eclectic mix of furniture, The Express reported.
However, homeowners seem to have changed their style in the last few months, opting for less traditional furnishings.
Boucle chairs
If you don’t know what boucle chairs are, apparently you aren’t missing out, as the trend for these fabric seats is quickly declining.
Boucles are typically made from woven or looped yarn fibres and can be in the form of cushions, settees or armchairs.
So popular were boucle chairs that searches reached 45,800 between November 2020 and April 2021. However, they are losing their touch with interior design fans, with the number of searches dropping dramatically since then.
Japandi
Japandi style furniture is a mix between Japanese and Scandi designs, which became popular in 2020.
The two looks work effortlessly well blended together, thanks to their simplicity, clean lines, neutral tones, functionality and natural materials.
These pieces became must-haves over the last couple of years because they “allow people to create a clean, calm environment in which they can truly unwind,” according to Kris Manalo, senior upholstery buyer at Heal’s.
Many homeowners also came to love this style because of its sustainability and focus on natural elements, such as bamboo and wood, the BBC reported.
Despite this, the public is losing interest in Japandi, as searches for this interior design trend has declined recently, according to the findings.
Colour blocking
During lockdown, colour blocking became increasingly popular as homeowners took to DIY to keep themselves busy.
According to Real Homes: “Colour blocking gives you the freedom to design your space exactly as you want it. You choose every colour, every shape and every angle, so the look is always personal and bespoke.”
It can all be achieved with masking tape, a pencil and a ruler, and is especially good for children’s bedrooms, where bright colours don’t look out of place. They can also be used to update panelling, to create a clash of bold colours, to add stripes or circles to the wall, frame mirrors, add a splashback effect, and incorporate geometric patterns in the room.
Homeowners’ interest in colour-blocking, however, has waned in recent months, favouring more neutral and timeless choices for their walls.
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