Interior Design Trends: 2017

To some, a new year is a fresh start, a time to give it all another go and to change the things you aren’t too fond of anymore. A new year also means a new set of design trends will be sweeping through the nation. Here, we’ll be giving you a quick heads up regarding the latest design trends and how you could get in on them.

Modern Furnishings Infused with Retro Inspiration

Everything has a resurgence, but above all else we seem to always want to get back to the stylistic glory days of the 60s and 70s. Vinyl and the aesthetics of TV greats like Mad Men aren’t the only signs that the best period in music has been creeping its way back into our lives – furniture and interior design has recently been infused with greater and greater amounts of retro-inspired designs.

Chairs and lighting fixtures in particular have made a retro comeback, with designs heavily reliant on the trends of half a century ago. Layered shades in lampshades spread light around the room and allow for a colourful glow in the fixture itself. Meanwhile, chairs and sofas feature a combination of elegance and grace with a masculine air. Retro patterns on chairs especially harken back to the 60s and 70s, and can be complemented by your new set of blinds.

Minimalist Urban Decor

On the flipside, you may not want to look backwards but forwards instead. The urban metropolises that now cover our country – from London to Manchester, Birmingham to Leeds – house a culture that is all their own, and spreading fast. Urban minimalist styles are, therefore, becoming evermore popular.

These designs usually work best in restrained areas, where a minimalist hand can ensure that a room feels larger than it actually is. The key to success here is to capitalise on all available space for storage and furniture – fitted furniture is an excellent proposition. Roller blinds work well in these environments because they take up very little space.

Exotic Global Colours

The world is full of exotic, vibrant colours, and some people may choose to bring the world’s colour palette into their home in 2017. The Dulux colour forecast for 2017 draws on a variety of colours from around the globe, channelling them into four exciting categories: Chroma, Sentience, Entwine and Construct. These will be earthy but stimulating, and all manner of emotions and moods can be catered for by them. Be sure to ask your designer or decorator about current colour trends and how you can utilise them in your home.

Art-Inspired Wallpaper

More and more people are expected to try and bring the qualities of the natural world, the museum or both into their home, especially by using art-inspired wallpaper. Photographically bringing the natural world into the home can be a bit much for some, but wallpaper inspired by watercolour paintings of woodlands and oceans – a welcome breath of fresh air in this increasingly mechanical world.

Don’t Overlook Your Windows

The shape of your windows and how you choose to decorate the space around them will make or break your room. In 2017, we recommend opting for a blinds and curtains combination to make the most of your window area. Be sure to think carefully about other items mentioned on this list, such as colours, styles and themes that are going to be popular in the new year. And for all things related to your blinds, remember to call Denton Blinds.

Denton Blinds offer a comprehensive service of designing, supplying and fitting quality blinds throughout the Burton Upon Trent area. Whether your needs are domestic or commercial, our experienced team will be sure to help you find the perfect design for you. For more information, contact our team today.