Throw Your Living Room a Curve

Even though some of last year's design trends, including earth tones and bringing the outdoors inside, are still going strong, there are some brave new looks that interior designers are embracing.

Curvy furniture continues to make a comeback. Crescent-shaped sectional sofas, combined with soft-edged dining tables and freeform coffee tables, promote a soft, calm energy that makes for a welcoming space.  One interior designer described the origin of the curvy craze: "Mother Nature does organic shapes best, so it makes sense we'd want to pull that inspiration into our homes."

The color purple's popularity has been ramping up as more homeowners decide to differentiate their premises with strong colors. Interior decorators encourage their clients to skip lilac and mauve in favor of deeper shades like plum, berry, amethyst, and deep magenta. Bolder looks aren't limited to color schemes, as oversized statement chandeliers, gallery-style artwork displays, and even graphic stone elements are in demand.

Creating a calming bathroom oasis is still a top priority, with more builders adding spa-inspired enhancements to their new home offerings. Homeowners are renovating by adding steam showers, infrared saunas, and cold plunges into their bathrooms as the economy recovers and these items become accessible. Spa-style lighting and backlit mirrors are also appearing in more homes.

Source: thespruce.com

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