Reno Trends

During the pandemic, home took on a whole new meaning. Our homes became our office spaces, schools, restaurants, and entertainment lounges. The pandemic elicited new ways of living, where new functionalities were introduced to the common household, and consequently caused many homeowners to reassess their living spaces.

Here are a few trends I’ve observed, through my work with many different clients.

»The most immediate shift was a transfer from formal to casual feel in homes. The post-pandemic trend created spaces that are warm and friendly, with durable fabrics. One element that plays a large role in adding warmth to a home is texture. This manifests itself in a variety of ways and can be evident in a home through a spectrum of design elements. On a larger scale, applying venetian plaster to walls, for example, can be a great way to incorporate texture, or, on a smaller scale, simply purchasing an alpaca throw to drape over a sofa gives the environment a warm feel. (See Interior of Design for my product recommendations that illustrate these concepts.)

»Similarly, many people are looking to create warmth in their homes by updating the home’s color palette. People are looking to nature for inspiration by turning to colors like taupe, beige, and even sage green. Neutral colors help create a space that is soothing and comforting and still trendy. You can incorporate neutrals into a space by giving your room a fresh coat of paint or simply by purchasing an accessory such as a taupe-colored vase to place on a bookshelf.