Are you moving into an empty new house that’s a blank canvas waiting to be decorated and made into a work of art? Or maybe your current home is looking a bit outdated and in need of some sprucing up? Whatever your reasons, you deserve a space that you can be proud of. And what better place to start than with the interior design?
We’ve spent most of 2020 inside, and with the pandemic ushering in a new normal, it looks like we’ll spending a lot more time at home. Breathe new life into your living space by incorporating these 5 modern interior design ideas for your home:
1. Biophilic Design
The new rage of adding natural elements to your space has quickly taken over offices and retail stores everywhere. And the residential space is following suit. Incorporating natural elements into your living space will not only make your home more attractive, but it has many other benefits too. Having a constant connection to nature through biophilic design has a positive effect on our health, psyche, and overall ecosystem. Plus, it’s an eco-friendly and sustainable design that will aid the combat against global warming. It’s a win-win situation all-round.
You can integrate biophilic designs directly through maximizing natural light, hanging plants, indoor gardens, living walls, and water fountains. Or you can do this indirectly by using recycled natural materials – like stone, wood, and metals – decorating your home in earth tones or by simply hanging images of nature around your house.
2. Rattan & Wicker Furniture
The use of natural fibers in the home has seen a surge in recent times. The traditional materials of rattan and wick are being fashioned into chairs, carpets, and light fixtures, and are being mixed and matched with more modern design elements. The materials exude a sense of warmth and nostalgic charm into the space while lending a casual and comfortable touch to the home.
3. Study Nooks & Home Offices
Even before the pandemic, working and learning from home were becoming the new norm. Now that it is here to stay, our homes need to adapt and accommodate this new way of life. Study nooks and home offices should be a fixture in every house post-2020. These rooms do not have to be formal or rigid. They can be comfortable, multifunctional spaces that accommodate for both productivity and leisure. A home office is not only a space that you can work in, but it is also a space that works for you.
4. Fun Bathrooms
Decorating your home is an exciting time filled with creativity and possibility. Having an interior design that truly reflects your taste and style is what makes your house a home. Yet when it comes to designing our bathrooms, we tend to stick to bright lights and white walls. Bathrooms are often basic and unimaginative with very little thought or effort put into their design. But all that has changed. In the same way walls and furniture have embraced bright and bold colors in the home, so have bathrooms. Light pinks, golden yellows, navy blues, and olive greens are being introduced into the once dull and dreary space, lifting the energy and bringing the room to life. Make going to the bathroom a fun experience by experimenting with colour, materials or wallpaper.
5. Exposed Wood and Concrete
One of the latest trends in interior design is exposing wood and concrete as raw materials on walls, ceilings and floors. The result is an aesthetically pleasing visual effect that introduces a sense of warmth and understated elegance into the home. The design idea is simple and inexpensive and has the added qualities of durability and low maintenance.
Whether beautifying a new space or redecorating your existing home, you can’t go wrong when incorporating these modern interior design ideas into your house. Get in touch with Contractors.Direct to find out more about the fit out process or connect with qualified contractors who can see to all your residential fit out needs and bring your vision to life.
