Decor Trends for 2017

Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on March 6, 2017

As published on the Home Canvas Blog, here’s my write up on the top 10 decor trends for 2017. Please click here for the full article.

1. Green

We’re seeing green everywhere…forest green velvet couches, hunter green walls and bright emerald kitchen cabinets! Pantone named bright ‘Greenery’ as the color of the year. It signifies reconnecting to nature, outdoors, hopefulness and a fresh start. And juxtaposed with grays, black and white it creates a sophisticated chic look!

Bring in some green to your home – leafy plants, pillows, art prints and small objects are easy ways to incorporate the color! But if you’re ready to go bold we’re loving green couches at the moment….striking and beautiful!

2. Maximalism

The days of clean straight-line minimalism are gone and are getting replaced by bold patterns, ornate edges and layered maximalism. The look is shifting from stark modern minimal to global layered and worldly! We’re seeing a mix of textures and patterns, the use of motifs and murals and rich cultural influences in design.

This trend makes way for using your travel treasures, your grandma’s antique trunk or that kantha coverlet on a modern sofa!

3. Jewel Tones

Pastels and lighter shades are making way for deep rich jewel tones. Purples, ruby, peacock blue, teal and emerald matched with metallics, mirrors and semi precious stones create a look that is luxurious and glam!

To get the look think sheer fabrics, accessories, rich velvet pillows mixed with metallics and shiny surfaces to create a subtle yet lux look!

4. Upholstered headboards

In keeping with the resurgence of a more luxurious richer look, upholstered headboards are showing up in a big way! In bold colors, rich textures and patterns they make for a bolder look compared to the sleek light wood and metal headboards that we’ve been seeing.

Embrace the look with a headboard in a bright bold color like fuschia or for a subtle but textural look pick a gray linen fabric!

5. Industrial Lux

Concrete countertops with brass hardware, marble with copper accents and terracotta tiles with gold faucets! The industrial glam look is here to stay! Combining hard and cold materials with glamorous metals and shine makes for a lux but chic updated space.

Think marble trays, cement lighting and mixed materials paired with gold, silver and brass accents!

6. Botanicals

Leafy prints, palm trees and tropical patterns are cropping up everywhere from wallpapers to lampshades to pillows! A nod to nature, these patterns help bring the outdoors in and make for a chic breezy look that’s playful yet updated.

Throw in some tropical print pillows or for a ‘jungalow’ inspired look do up an accent wall in leafy print wallpaper!

7. Innovative Lighting

Lighting this year is innovative, unique, funky and downright striking! We’re seeing filament bulbs, cement, exposed wiring and geometric shapes of varying kinds. A one of a kind statement piece that can instantly uplift your dining space from blah to aah or a sculptural chandelier occupying center stage in your living room!

Make way for some fabulous ceiling lights for a dramatic makeover or bring in some lamps in mixed materials for a quick refresh to your space!

8. Terracotta

Terracotta is the warm that’s offsetting the cold minimal modern look of the past. Terracotta planters, terracotta tiles, flooring and homeware add texture, color and warmth to interiors.

Terracotta is a popular trend in kitchens…terracotta floors with kilims and dhurries, earthy matte finish tiles for a rustic warm feel and warm earthy tones that add depth!

9. Texture

Raw and natural materials like cork, clay, wood, concrete and terracotta inspired by nature are all making a comeback! Mixed with metals like gold, brass and copper they create an edgy updated look.

Cork walls, cork in furniture, matte terracotta tiles, concrete countertops, exposed brick walls and rustic wood are all a nod to this look.

10. Shades of gray

With all the deep rich colors, textures and patterns, gray offers a chic muted backdrop to let all the maximalism to shine through! Soft gray walls and upholstered pieces are the perfect canvas for the interplay of pattern, color and texture.