Just like fashion, interior design is ever-evolving with time. As every season and year goes by, we continue to pick up inspirations from remarkable living spaces that meet strict interior design codes. The Casa Nhà editorial team would love to walk you through three major design trends that are gaining traction right now in 2020. Take inspiration from these codes and make it your own. It’s your home, your style.
Monochromatic trend
Monochromatic continues to be a winning trend in 2020 and shows no signs of slowing down despite having been the top player in the design game for years. The trend is hugely popular for its capability to easily transition from season to season.
Will a bed draped in deep blue go well with an olive green sofa? Will a chestnut buffet and a floral printed carpet be a match made in harmony? With the Monochromatic trend, you don’t have to invest too much time or brain power on these decisions. All you have to do is focus on a distinct colour scheme and arrange its varying shades to easily create an overall aesthetic that is unified, harmonious, and makes a visual impact.
A pastel Monochromatic theme is easy to incorporate into the home and brings warmth and lightness while adding a touch of modernity.
The Palarma Dining Table is the perfect partner to a neutral coloured kitchen thanks to its natural wood colouring, giving the space an organic, airy feel and is particularly strong in areas with lots of natural light. And thanks to its compact size, the Palarma Dining Table is perfect for small to medium apartments.
Sharing the same wooden tones as the Palarma dining table, the Zoula Buffet, with its distinct square edges and long slender legs, adds impressive height and shape to your kitchen or dining space, adding visual interest and tonal balance. A gorgeous natural beige from top to toe, the Zoula Buffet is a modern Scandinavian revision of a 60s - 70s classic.
The Zoula Buffet successfully combines classic with modern Scandinavian design
The neutral wood colourway outlined above is a very basic and classic form of monochrome. The real beauty of the Monochromatic trend is that it can be taken in any direction. Especially evident during the second half of 2019 and first half of 2020, the Monochromatic trend has evolved beyond the realm of “safe” tones and allows for more freedom to be creative. Try bolder colours to tonally experiment with, like mustard yellow or dark royal blue.
Grand Millennial trend
The Grand Millennial living room boasts timeless, retro classics
Millennials, also known as Generation Y, live and breathe the digital world. They are responsible for the social media movement, are tech savvy, and always looking to the future. It can be quite a surprise for many, that the Grand Millennial trend which has found huge popularity amongst this generation, actually takes inspiration from way, WAY back into the past.
The trend takes stylistic influences from the 1920s through 1930s and presents these iconic design codes in a completely new modern light. It does not go to the extreme of injecting vintageness into every nook and cranny, but manages to put its own fresh spin on the era through the use of subtle antique details such as lace/crochet textiles, natural linens, and “granny” patterns. For homeowners seeking some personal quirkiness, this style breathes a warm and comforting soul into the ardent, fast-moving modern age of today. Old-style interior items and classic icons are revived with refreshed vitality for a brand new era.
The Sloopy Sofa is the perfect plush base to layer accents of Grand Millennium Chic
When choosing the perfect sofa, move away from minimal white or beige and opt for a slightly bolder yet still relatively safe option. A neutral tone such as sky blue or light gray is a great starting point. With the addition of a lace or crochet knitted throw, your living room will instantly have an air of Grand Millennial Chic.
The Aladin Candle Holder adds a small but bold stroke of antiquity that is functional and full of Grand Millennial charm
If you’re already happy with your current sofa, no biggie, there are plenty of other ways to insert the Grand Millennial spirit into your living room. Some quick alternative options include the addition of antique objects, vintage inspired cushions, and framed family photos.
The Indigo Square Cushion with its woven print and tassels, borrows inspiration from the 1920s and 1930s
In case you’re still a little unsure as to whether this unique design trend will fit into your existing living space, pop into the Casa Nhà warehouse where the dedicated team are more than happy to offer some tips.
Japandi trend
The striking beauty of Japandi
“Japandi” is expected to take over in 2020. This hybrid aesthetic combines the modern-rustic vibe of Scandinavian design with the traditional elegance and purity that is associated with Japanese style. By blending the two, Japandi not only brings harmony to the living space, but also adds hints of personal eccentricity.
Japan and Scandinavia have a lot in common when it comes to home design. Each nation's aesthetics focus on simplicity, functionality, muted colours, and minimal, yet well-curated furnishings. It also favours the use of natural, organic, rustic materials such as woods, fabrics, ceramics, and rattan. The materials are preferred to be minimally processed in order to reserve the natural beauty and originality of the materials, bringing a pure, untamed, natural integrity to the home or office.
The Zoula Dining Table illuminates the Japandi dining room with its raw wood colour. The clean lines and soft edges of the body and legs balance out the stark surroundings
Where the Nordic palette is known for its warmth and coziness, Japandi goes a bit bolder with sleek black details and the darkest of glazes. Natural light woods are mixed with black metal in a 70-30 ratio to create a balanced, clean, and neat visual effect. When practicing Japandi, think about combining Scandinavian modern-rustic beauty with the polished timeless elegance of Japanese minimalism. Find items made from raw materials carefully treated and crafted by the most skilled Scandinavian hands to furnish your Japandi living space.
The Vega Dining Table is the epitome of Japandi. Its surface is made from natural oak wood undergoing minimal treatment to preserve the original shade. The black painted legs give an edgy, yet polished, sophisticated look to the dining room
The two style’s aesthetics focus on nature and the mindset of having the space to breathe and keep a clear mind. When designing a Japandi living space, natural elements and minimal details are some of the top criteria. Instead of filling up every corner, Japandi intentionally leaves many negative spaces and embraces the tranquil emptiness of life. Plants are among the most popular ways to express naturalism within Japandi. Plants don’t have to be luscious and green. A few bonsais methodically scattered around the house easily express both Japanese elegance and a Scandinvian nature-centered philosophy.
The Bonzai adds greenness and expands the sense of space for the living room
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