Interior Design Trends 2018: Top 8 Key Trends

There is nothing better than a home or room that makes a huge and bold interior statement. The good news is that every new year delivers an exciting array of interior design trends that can be incorporated into different aspects of the home. Here are key interior design trends in 2018.

• Embellishments

Tassels, feathers, fringing, and Macramé are all here for the season! These embellishments can be seen on cushions, rags, wall hangings and other accessories. As an interior design trend, embellishments add a superb homemade quality to every room. Whenever you use them, your room will always stand out of the crowd.

• The use of ice cream colors

Warm ice cream colors have become a huge trend in fashion and interior décor this year. By choosing your favorite flavors of ice cream, you can mix up and paint the colors to suit your taste or match your accessories. These colors can be used on a single wall but if you feel brave, they can also be used on dining chairs as well as tableware.

• Geometrics

In 2018, Geometrics is all about wallpaper, tiles, and art. A majority of interior designers use bold geometric designs as a decorative membrane that can look good in the bathroom and kitchen alike. They combine great aspects of style and complicated mathematical designs.

• Dark woods

Although the dark wood trend has been in the backburner for a while, it has finally emerged front and center. A gold, brass or black fashion offers a more sophisticated feel to high-street furniture pieces. Contemporary walnut pieces also showcase the natural beauty of dark wood.

• Global infusions

Travel has always influenced interiors! Many designers have chosen to take their influence from the beautiful colors and patterns that are seen in various cities or countries. For instance, earthy shades of clay are geared more towards the Africa culture while patterns and materials with a natural and raw feel represent more diversified countries.

• Artisan textures

Texture has proven to be one of the biggest things in interior design this year. When furniture is made with materials such as rattan, it retains a handmade natural feel. On the other hand, textiles also take on a playful role when they are used with a lot of embellishments, applique details, and raw edges. So much can be achieved by combining different artisan textures and materials.

• Metallic accents

Lamps and other similar accessories have a special way of injecting a new trend into a room without having to necessarily invest in large and expensive furniture pieces. Brass and marble can be mixed for an on-trend lighting feel in 2018. Additionally, simple finishing touches will add the desired impact to quality metallic vases. This is an overwhelming addition to already-existing décor.

• More foliage

With many people looking for an increase in health benefits whenever they could find them the humble houseplant has become a must-have. As such, many homeowners are investing in stunning plants. By placing them in every room in form of mantelpieces leafy beauties- bare corners, and coffee tables will instantly come to life. Lush green pieces and stylish pendants can also be added to a room to spruce up interest.

These newly emerging interior décor trends 2018 will enable you to tap into your deepest sense of style. They will freshen and light up any room giving you the much-needed inspiration for the year ahead. Try them out today!

Here’s what it looks like without all the layers of color and textiles. I think it look so serene and beautiful still but you and I both know I need my colors. More is more, darling!