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Top Interior Design Trends for 2021

rue innovation often begins by looking from pop culture as well as video games. The
to the past for inspiration. As we stand beauty of the old has evolved; we see the
Tat the beginning of 2021, it is important use of pattern and the return of velvet and
to draw inspiration from the lessons that classical elements of retro being presented
2020 taught us if we are to purposefully strive in a modern way.
for pioneering interior design in the year
ahead. Few people know this as well as Cape Nostalgic design
Town based interior creative and behavioural One of Kim’s most recognisable design
specialist, Kim Williams. signatures is bringing elements of emotion
into a space to help people engage and
Here are Kim’s top design trends to take from connect with their environment. In light
2020 and her forecast of how they are likely to of the pandemic, she has naturally started
grow and evolve in 2021. to design with nostalgia, putting more
meaningful objects into spaces. These objects
Biophilia are not necessarily chosen for their aesthetic
The concept of biophilia embraces quality either, but rather for the emotional
connecting with nature on all levels - bringing significance they carry and how one can
nature into one’s spaces provides one with a connect with them. In 2021, this will continue
kind of visual comfort. From organic materials but in a more light-hearted manner as one
to earthy tones and colours, natural elements begins to incorporate more playfulness into
permeate the spaces as one tries to recreate one’s spaces and fulfil one’s need to bring
a connection with nature. A key element of colour and fun into one’s life.
this trend is one’s relationship to one’s well-
being. In Europe, the concept of biophilia is Metallics
evolving to incorporate a mindful awareness How beautiful were the metallics of last year?
of oneself in one’s spaces as integral to one’s Golds, coppers, and silvers all glistening and
health. With the pandemic, the increased adding glam to spaces. 2020 undoubtedly
focus on one’s health and how one takes care saw metals take off, especially here in South
of oneself in one’s spaces, is far more at the Africa, and some noticeable peripheral trends
forefront of one’s mind as one becomes more include black taps and coloured sanitary
aware of the importance of being and not ware. 2021 is sure to continue to incorporate
just being productive. metallics into more modern spaces.
Modern retro Patterned tiles
The new modern retro puts an interesting Patterned tiles are an amazing tool when
twist on the idea of vintage as it draws creating a classic retro style. They are a
inspiration from more recent decades, such great way to incorporate colour and there
as the ’70s and the ’90s, and takes inspiration were some beautiful designs that came

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