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Tips for achieving the top 2021
home trend: Warm interior design
Change is on the horizon as 2021 is
poised to be a transition year for home
design. Expect some of the cool and minimalistic
trends of the past to be replaced
with more approachable designs that convey
comfort, warmth and positivity.
“Darker colors, natural textiles - like
wood, and soft lighting are great ways
to make a room feel warm and inviting,”
says Jen Meska, director of merchandising
at LL Flooring. “Also, decorate with
items and patterns that bring you joy
to add a sense of your personality and
unique style.”
To bring warmth into your home and
enjoy this growing trend for years to
come, LL Flooring off ers this advice:
Determine color schemes
For many years, cool color schemes
have dominated home design. White
kitchens, gray walls and black countertops
were top choices by homebuilders
and renovators. People have tired of these
styles and are seeking to add warm colors
and materials in their home. Colors with
yellow undertones are in high demand,
from wall paint to furniture and beyond.
Warm accent colors are being used by
top designers in decor like accent pillows
and throw blankets, including soft yellow
and rich cinnamon. Brass and bronze are
popular in hardware and accessories, and
mixed metals are featured to add visual
interest.
Update fl ooring
Floors are the foundation of any
room, providing ample opportunity to
update the space to bring in warmth.
Because organic materials typically
convey warmth, hardwood fl oors are
a worthwhile investment. Th e visually
interesting and intricate wood grains
can be enhanced with any color stain,
although warm hues are trending. Th e
rich browns in Bellawood Manhattan
Chevron Engineered Hardwood is a
great example, as featured in this year’s
HGTV Dream Home. Not only do hardwood
fl oors like this add a warm element
to a space, but they also feel warmer on
the feet than tile and laminate fl ooring
alternatives.
Analyze lighting
Light can add to or detract from the
feeling of warmth in any space. Natural
light sources are always welcome, so
make sure to open shades to illuminate
spaces. Of course additional light
sources will be necessary, so think about
how overhead, task and accent lighting
can best work together in areas. Lamps,
wired wall sconces and picture wall lights
are easy to install and instantly add style
and glow to a room. Finally, when looking
at lights, consider the type of bulbs
you use and opt for options that project
warmer light rather than those with
cooler light tones that have white or blue
undertones.
Use mirrors strategically
Mirrors serve multiple purposes in a
room: Th ey add artistic style, they visually
expand the space and they refl ect light.
Designers oft en strategically place a mirror
to bounce natural light or refl ect the
exterior landscape, helping bring the feeling
of the outdoors inside in a subtle yet
meaningful way. A mirror can further
add to the warmth of a space depending
on the frame material. Some popular
options for frames include wood, resin or
gold-hued metals. If you have an old mirror
you want to revive, consider painting
the frame in an appropriate accent color
and you’ll breathe new life into an existing
piece.
Add plants and foliage
A simple way to add life into your home
is adding plants. Humans are naturally
drawn to nature, so adding foliage brings
a warmth to any room. If you’re not much
of a green thumb, consider low-maintenance
houseplants like snake plant, spider
plant and succulents. If you love the
look of plants but just don’t want to deal
with the real things, shop for plastic alternatives
that closely mimic their real counterparts.
You might be surprised how realistic
modern faux plants appear.
To learn more about top trends for 2021
and how to bring them into your home,
visit LL Style www.llfl ooring.com/inspiration.
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