Hot Furniture Trends to Transform Your Interior Design

Much the same as other home décor trends, trends in furniture are always fluid and changing. Every year, new and recycled designs, patterns, shades and visual combinations are declared as the season's ‘hottest’. So, then, what trends are dominating 2019… and will most likely rule the roost next year as well? As a homeowner, if you are always doing your best to keep your living spaces ‘on-trend’, you should know!

Whether you want new furniture to harmonize with your home’s interior design in Austin, TX, or make your living spaces more comfortable and convenient, here are three trends that you can consider when shopping for furniture for your home.

LUXURY MODERN

The emerging “Luxury Modern” design style features the clean lines, open feel and spare color palette of contemporary decorating styles – but with an emphasis on luxury materials. Generally, quarry tile work is preferred over laminate or vinyl, leather fabric is preferred over synthetic textiles and gold-toned metallic accents are preferred over chrome. While the furniture retains the sleek, unadorned lines of contemporary décor styles, natural materials, such as wood and leather, are more likely to be played up. Glass is frequently used for coffee, dining room and end tables, primarily to better showcase statement decorative objects.

ECLECTIC

With the eclectic style, the emphasis is on rich colors, materials and textures, rather than on adhering to any single period decorating style. Furniture may be purchased in sets, but it is unlikely that the set will be grouped together. Instead, the pieces may find their way into different locations throughout the home, serving as unifying elements that tie the design together. While on one hand, in most decorating styles, the intent is to present a cohesive whole… in the eclectic style, each individual piece provides visual interest. Furniture for an eclectic room may feature an unusual design, fabric or shape. When shopping for the eclectic style, look for lush fabrics, decorative detailing and interesting forms. Search by color and material, not simply by decorating style.

OLD WORLD

The continuing trend to present interiors that look as if they have been assembled over time has many homeowners turning to the “Old World” decorating style. This style features quality house furniture that looks as if it has been handed down for generations. In home furniture, leather is the star of the old world style. Furniture like sofas, loveseats, ottomans and chairs crafted in fine leather add a feeling of history to home décor. An earth-tone palette is favored in furnishings in the Old World style, with surfaces such as wood, marble and leather that offer depth and texture, rather than gleam and shine. Textured walls, fine upholstery and heavy fabrics for window treatments are hallmarks of the Old World style.

Whether it’s residential or commercial interior design, trends in furniture are leaning towards styles that allow personal expression, with an emphasis on quality materials, fabrics and construction. If you’re confused as to what type of furniture you should go for, consult with a professional interior designer to find out what would work best in your home.