Top Ten Interior Design Trends in the Past Decade

by richard hubbard

The last decade has seen and experienced a generous amount of interior design trends, as evident in magazines and media outlets around the globe. Although these trends became a staple in homes and establishments alike, few emerged as the leaders. The top ten are outlined below.

Bold Patterns

The dawn of the 60’s and 70’s fostered the idea of patterned fabric, but not until the last decade has this trend exploded. Modern geometric shapes, animal prints, and art nouveau influences have taken grandma’s old flower sofa to a whole new level.

Feng Shui

This term has become a household name in recent years and it is synonymous with calm and peace, and a “zen-like” atmosphere. The premise states that the avoiding or blocking of negative energies with the placement of furniture and accessories can create a healthy mental atmosphere in your home

Going “Green”

The last 10 years has seen a major impact on the planet with the development of eco-friendly and recycled materials. Organic and sustainable supplies, such as soy, hemp, and bamboo are widely available today, and this trend is slowly becoming and will continue to be one of the hottest of the decade.

Personality Design

Personality decorating weaves a personal style and location into a design. Homeowners and renters are transforming their spaces to reflect their own personal style and showcase their beloved collectibles. All people and all cities from Los Angeles homes to Baltimore apartments are renovating to garner a sense of unity as they recreate their living spaces.

European Influence

The subtle gold and warm tones of Tuscany and the classic colors of the patisseries’ in Paris have become a very popular design choice for kitchens in the last ten years. Because homeowners are often looking for a vacation villa style in their everyday lives, European accents translate them to another place.

Indian Inspiration

The bold purples and reds of Indian culture are evident in furniture, pillow accents, and accessories. Bold colors with glass beads and jewels adorn these items adding a royal and majestic feel to any space.

Asian Influence

Eastern influence is evident in the flat tones and soft colors of the Orient. Asian themed textiles and artwork are mixed with square edges also apparent in the table settings and dinnerware. This is slowly becoming one of the most popular trends for 2009.

Outdoor Indoor

Outdoor lovers are transforming their indoor spaces with outdoor colors and materials. Wooden accents with browns, greens, and a lot of texture give this look a “homemade” feel.

Artisan Products

Hand-crafted workmanship is evident, as well as attention to detail in every piece. One of a kind items and unique surfaces and accents are utilized and cherished for their beauty and individuality.

Contemporary Classic

The last twenty years has seen a rise in modern and contemporary furnishings, but not until recently have designers stepped out of the box and brought classic looks to modern styles. You will see reproduction of classic traditional pieces with modern colors and styles.

The last decade has seen a burst of new trends as well as a fresh twist on old ones. In today’s design world, anything goes, and new trends are created and recreated on a daily basis. Time will only tell what the next ten years will look like for interior design trends.