Here we are, at the dawn of the new decade, it is the perfect moment for us to look back and think about the beautiful time as well the hard time in our lovely home space. 2020 comes, bring us a chance to rebuild our dream home. Let’s explore the amazing decoration styles for this year’s resolution.
Minimalism
It is one of the top trending global phenomena that steadily convert into the fashion decoration theme. The initial idea is to remove any unnecessary elements to construct a minimal living environment. Thus, it is considered a modern-day solution that embraces positive life orientation.
“You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need.” —Vernon Howard. Based on the idea of reducing the unnecessary features around the living space, this decoration offers a peaceful meditation mode. The less possession to manage, the more efficient for daily life. As a result, the simple, clutter-free living room space benefits both home-owners and their guest with a glamor atheistic.
The combination of minimalist interior furniture is to focus only on their primary purpose. The main table or table/sofa set in the middle, a hanging, standing or pendant lamp for light, and one single ornament. It is quite challenging to set up a minimal living room because we have to think about what we need to remove among the majority of living utilities. From the decoration perspective, having a great overall decorative layout with fewer features is really not easy to accomplished.
Bohemian
It is one of the iconic decoration styles due to the aesthetic look. Bohemian is also known as the Boho style, which is famous for the Hippy group in the fashion trend in the 60s and 70s. Now is the perfect time to bring this back to life. Opposite from the Minimalism Style, which is “less is more”, Bohemian oriented to maximize every feature in a room.
This style usually features busy pattern design, often floral, or jewelry texture. Therefore, selecting the right matching color palette essential to create the right mood for the living space. Indeed, the color set of Coral Red, Orchid Purple, Light Oakwood, and Salor Blue are the great combination to enhance the contrast. While Pale Gold, Cappucino, Orange Ochre, Apricot are more subtle for those who prefer warm and less intense boho living space.
The common materials set for Boho style usually not the industrial, heavy, modern materials such as metal, leather, and glass. Instead, burlap, silk, sisal or chenille are more memorial, traditional and relax. For instance, pillow cover, tapestry, table, and floor placement mat are the ideal accessories to add more impulsive deep to your room.
Scandinavian
According to the Smith Brother, The origin of this classic design started to become popular during the period 1954 and 1957, in American societies. The term Scandinavian is a geographic territory of the five countries including Finland, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, and Denmark, also known as the “Nordic” region. Based on the characteristic of the Nordic people and the reputation of the style, Scandinavian is considered a lavish and trustworthy interior style that being carried from all over the world.
When it comes to set up an authentic Scandinavian space, one of the priority ornaments is the fresh plants. Every attractive Scandinavian living room requires the fresh plant and neutralize oxygen and humidity level in the room. Thus, it also helps to measure natural lighting because we also need sunlight to live healthier.
In general, the Scandinavian inherited some of the traits to its Minimalist daughter in law, so they are similar to each other in the organized and functional characteristic. In fact, the Scandinavian also encourages some of the “natural elements” from the Bohemian style. Smooth Linen Pillow Cover, Ceramic Table Vases and Wild Plant Texture are commonly seen in both of the themes.
As important as lighting, color is also a factor that decides the atheistic look for the Nordic living room. The color palette for this design is also similar to Minimalism style as bright color and high contrasted hue are appreciated. Colors scheme such as Deep Onyx, Elegant Charcoal, Medici Grey, Golden Basketry and Stone White are commonly used in this particular theme.
Coastal
If you love the romantic sense of the tropical beach, this can be an ideal home for you in 2020. We all love the enjoyment of walking on the sandy beaches or dive deep into the beautiful coral reef. It is possible to bring all the fantastic experiences right behind the door.
The excellent combination between the sand, ocean, and sky inspires this decoration style. With the elegant combination of 3 primary materials: Rattan, Wood, and Cotton, the coastal style offers a deep sensational feeling. Besides, the color palettes for this decoration style should be light and bright. White and Navy Blue are a popular option. However, you also can create your unique style by adding some other colors.
Modern Urban
It is one of the most flexible and fashionable designs for a majority of modern city homes. Also known as “contemporary” design, this decoration style oriented to support the fast pace living for the busy working individual while retains elegant and wild features, similar to the industrial design.
There is no restriction for the color choice as well as the type and materials of the furniture. It could be a set of lemon yellow, bamboo green, and sunset orange color option for young and lively urban couples. Instead, black, oak brown, and light grey is more suitable for the middle-age citizen. The only consideration is the longevity of the furniture and decor patterns, using “time-less” style furniture to avoid your decoration to be out-dated in the next trend.
Traditional
It is easy to perceive the traditional home style is only for the elders. Due to the fact that the conservative home designs are calm and predictable, there is nothing out of the ordinary. As a result, the traditional homes are familiar, memorable and reflect the cozy feeling for home owners and guests
Another feature of this decoration is the minimal of modern technology interior. Also, reducing the metal and glass material a great way to enhance this style of decoration. Instead, adding more linen or cotton material with a gently curved edge for the sofa, pillow cushion, or mattress. Color should be in a medium tone, not too light or dark, and can be combined with classical floral pattern.
Industrial
Inspired by the bold and robust architect of the warehouses and factories, the Industrial design provides an authentic open look for the one with tenacious and calm characteristics. This style encourages using raw and casual material such as open-space concrete, exposed metal watering pipe, or visible mechanic part.
The color palette and also plays a crucial part in this design. Dark colors tone such as black, brown, and grey are the favorable option for this style. Also, consider adding “oxidation,” “galvanized,” and “rusted” texture can make your decoration even more realistic. Finally, don’t forget to balance the environment for a few white colors or a few green plants.
Holywood Regency
Holywood Regency showed up during the Golden Age of Holywood (around the 40s to the 60s). The style defined itself as a charming and luxurious yet entertaining decoration. This style used to serve celebrities and Holywood stars. Later on, Holywood Regency became a popular option for dynamic and playful characteristics.
The distinctive feature of this style is the freedom of creativity. Depend on your characteristics, the decoration should reflect your personality preference. For instance, the Holywood Regency decoration style could mix up with the classical elements, such as Lavished Chandeliers, Retro Carpet, Baroque Mirror, or Classic Leather Sofa.
On the other hand, you can also be playful and rebellious by adding a high contract color tone, or creative texture combination. Dorothy Draper, a famous decoration expert back in the 1940s, utilize black-green leaves carpet, vintage strip, and giant metal vase to embrace the bold personality for the house.
Asian
Distinctive from the Industrial design, the Asian decoration style focuses more on the balance and harmony features in life. This interior design fit well to the one who prefers peaceful surrounding. For specific, the living environment should cultivate “Feng Shui,” the art of balancing energy forces to bring good luck and harmonize spirit.
Similar to the Minimalist, the Asian design room should be clean and simple, avoid any unnecessary interiors. Instead, enrich the house with more natural materials such as bamboo, wood, or unbleached fiber. Position and portion of the window, wall, and ceiling are also essential to direct more natural light, reduce electricity consumption. Moreover, having large porcelain flower vase or big limestone mythical beast statue can be a great idea to feature your style. It would be best to seek for Fengshui recommendation for better execution.
Feminist
To end this blog, we present this decoration idea to celebrate the romantic Valentine’s day is coming up soon. This interior theme mainly focuses on the sweet personality of modern ladies.
The color palette should be soft and lovely. The set of ladies colors such as blush pink, mint green, or neutral white is a great idea to match your furniture. It is mandatory to focus on women essential such as dressing table, bedside table, wardrobe, drawer. Finally, to enhance the feminist vibrancy, consider adding chenille fabric, lace curtain, flower ornament, or vase.
