After dressing us head to toe for years, designers’ latest mission is sprucing up our homes. Jean Paul Gaultier is collaborating with Lelièvre on a wallpaper line (Kate Moss also jumped on the bandwagon by partnering with English wallpaper house de Gournay). Monique Lhuillier is also getting in on the decor action by teaming with Pottery Barn on an adult collab (she’s already put out a line with Pottery Barn Kids). Because Alessandro Michele loves to (over)accessorize, Gucci just launched a home decor line. Yes, you can now snag snake and tiger pillows — at a designer price, of course.
Whether you go designer or discount, there are certain home design trends you may want to consider. Thanks to our friends over at Houzz, a leading platform for home remodeling and design, we now know the top 10 home design trends for 2018 after the site’s editorial team surveyed industry leaders and drew conclusions from its community to determine what elements will be popular in the new year. And it turns out, you don’t have to overhaul your whole house to make an impact.
“We’re seeing our community incorporate these trends in a variety of ways, from smaller decor pieces to larger renovations across price points,” explains Houzz editor and writer Mitchell Parker. “Updating living room or bedroom decor is one way to freshen up your home, but you can also do things like switching out hardware in kitchens (knobs and handles, for example) or adding a fresh coat of paint, which can make a big difference in your home.”
Read on to find out why wallpaper is being used as backsplashes and how sinks are getting bigger and, subsequently, better.
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Houzz 2018 Home Design Trends
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Spice Up Your Kitchen With Color
While white kitchens are still popular, many homeowners are looking to other neutrals to make things a bit more distinctive. "As homeowners look for ways to make their space personalized and unique, we’re seeing a rise in colors like grays and blues," explains Mitchell Parker, Houzz editor and writer. "Warm wood tones are also becoming a popular replacement for painted cabinets, leading to sophisticated, rich palettes." Parker also cites graphic backsplashes as another way to amp up a mainly white kitchen.
Image: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
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Stay Down to Earth
Warm things up with cozy grays, earth tones like camel, rust or tobacco, ripe reds and burnt yellows. These colors are set to overtake cooler shades for a richer and more inviting look throughout the home in the form of furniture, pillows, accents, paint, etc. Afraid to turn up the temp? You can always experiment by incorporating an accent wall in any of the aforementioned hues.
Image: © Sea Pointe Construction
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So Long, Stainless
Even the kitchen sink is getting an upgrade. Bid adieu to white and stainless steel sinks and say hello to ones with more personality. We’re talking copper, concrete, stone and granite composite sinks in gray, bronze or black.
Image: © Sheila Mayden Interiors
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Florals Are Back in Bloom
If you’re looking for a way to freshen up your surroundings in hopes of warding off the winter doldrums, you’ll be glad to hear that florals are trending for 2018. Go big in your home with high-contrast colors like black, white, gold and teal featuring outsize blooms. While bedrooms are popular spots for florals to pop up, you may want to try working the botanical influences into backsplashes as well, according to Parker.
Image: Angela Flournoy © 2013 Houzz
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Go Vintage
Instead of investing in some avant-garde modern monstrosity to illuminate your space, seek out vintage-style fixtures, such as aged copper pendant lights. Check out the Houzz Shop for inspo or to score antique-looking pendant lighting.
Image: Kimberley Bryan © 2014 Houzz
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Expand Your Sink
Deep, wide and sturdy sinks, aka the trough or bucket variety, are prime picks for areas that can get a little messy, like laundry rooms or kids’ bathrooms. They also fit in well with the popular modern farmhouse style.
Image: © Designstorms LLC
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Embrace Concrete
Concrete can come across as cold, but expect to see it in unexpected forms, including furniture, countertops, wall coverings and decorative accessories. When it comes to warming it up so it feels less industrial and more homey, Parker has some suggestions. "Dyes and tints can be added to concrete to change the color and contrasting with warm wood pieces helps balance some of the material's coolness."
Image: Alexandra Crafton © 2017 Houzz
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Board It Up
Boarded up bathrooms, kitchen islands and fireplaces have become pretty commonplace but in 2018, the boards will migrate to the bedroom. Shiplap, millwork panels and reclaimed wood boards are ideal for adding some intrigue as an accent wall in your master.
Image: Michaela Dodd © 2017 Houzz
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Tile That Looks Like Wallpaper
Wallpaper as a kitchen backsplash? Kind of. There’s actually a new tile that gives the appearance of wallpaper, but can be wiped down with just a sponge and detergent. If you’re dying to use your new roll of Jean Paul Gaultier or Kate Moss wallpaper, focus on the bathroom. "There’s something about opening the door to a powder room and seeing a vibrant wallpaper or color scheme that feels playful and fun," admits Parker.
Image: Rachel Loewen Photography © 2017 Houzz
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Keep Calm and Dream On
The secret to a restful night’s sleep? Don’t go overboard decorating your bedroom. Instead, think less is more and opt for a borderline minimalist vibe, featuring soothing neutrals, soft fabrics and functional pieces to help you drift off to dreamland.
Image: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
