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Top Interior Design Trends for August 2021
In the world of homewares, August 2021 has seen a fascinating blend of styles and trends that are not only beautiful but also functional. Here's a roundup of the latest releases and insights that are shaping the home decor landscape.
Fairytale and Whimsical Furnishings
Inspired by the enchanting style of artist Fleur Harris, interiors are embracing a touch of magic with vintage decor, romantically draped curtains, whimsical wallpaper, and magical touches. This trend adds a sense of wonder to living spaces, transforming them into enchanting hideaways.
Winter Garden-Inspired Outdoor Decor
As we transition into autumn, outdoor decor is taking on a winter garden aesthetic. Simple outdoor furniture is being paired with ornamental grasses and winter flowering plants, focusing on natural beauty and subtle color pops. This trend celebrates the beauty of the changing seasons and invites the outdoors in.
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Materials
Consumers are increasingly opting for environmentally responsible decor, and this is reflected in the growing use of products made from recycled, upcycled, or biomaterials. Brands are embracing sustainability, offering homewares that are not only kind to the planet but also stylish and functional.
Smart Home Integrated Decor
The smart home revolution is extending to decorative lighting, speakers, and home appliances. These innovative products come with connectivity and health management features, making homes more comfortable, efficient, and connected.
Functional yet Stylish Pieces
Multi-purpose items are becoming increasingly popular, as consumers seek practicality without sacrificing design appeal. Table lamps that double as wireless chargers, and rolling bathroom organizers for small spaces are just a few examples of this trend. These functional yet stylish pieces are perfect for busy households.
Textural and Mixed-Material Designs
Textural and mixed-material designs are making a big impact in homewares. Combining floral patterns with rattan, and using richly grained hardwood paired with brushed stainless steel in sculptural furniture and lighting pieces, are just a few examples of this trend. These designs add depth and interest to interiors, creating a layered and luxurious look.
New Releases in Homewares
- Anthropologie offers the Rika stoneware mug, a unique mug with a base that serves as a side plate, cup holder, and lid all in one. Available in light blue and brown.
- Anthropologie x LALA Reimagined collection includes new sconce lights, available in two different wood stain colors: pink and green.
- Sage's stainless steel milk jug with a chocolate brown sleeve is a sleek accessory for serving coffee.
- Ferm Living's Scandi-style butter dish is streamlined and extra, perfect for housing butter on a kitchen countertop.
- West Elm's latest release is the thistle stem, a transitional foliage piece for late summer and fall.
- The solid acacia wood bar cart, inspired by Brazilian mid-century design, is expected to be a best seller due to its stylish silhouette and added durability.
- The rattan table lamp combines natural texture with oversized proportions, serving modern boho style.
- TOAST has a patchwork cushion cover made from plain-dyed cotton slub with hand-stitched quilting, finished with a cotton duck backing and an envelope closure.
- Urban Outfitters has a trinket shelf that is both practical and fashionable, giving walls more personality and character.
- Le Creuset has released a midnight blue color for its products, adding a touch of elegance and cool girl energy to any kitchen.
- The colorful patchwork dog bed from HAY is designed in collaboration with Mette Hay and Barbara Maj Husted Werner, made from durable, recycled polyester with a washable, removable cushion.
- The tissue box from Ferm Living's 'New In' section is crafted from marbled resin, and is part of the 'Mist' collection, allowing for matching toiletries.
- IKEA's NATTBAD Bluetooth speaker is part of the brand's upcoming interior tech collection, available in light pink, yellow, and black.
- H&M's bistro collection includes dishes with a timeless and simplistic aesthetic, such as two small bowls with a classic, painted rim.
- The beige, seashell motif tongs from ARKET are suitable for serving at a garden party, and are affordable at £13.
- La Redoute's AP.PM brand has released two mesh lantern floor lamps, including a shorter, bulb lantern floor lamp.
- The Regional Italian Cookbook offers 160 classic recipes with detailed writing and vivid photography, embracing the Italian holiday lifestyle at home.
- The jacquard, ruffled pillowcase from MANGO Home is a neutral base piece with personality, suitable for arranging decorative pillows on a bed.
- Anthropologie offers chrome bubble house numbers, which might be an affordable solution for upgrading house numbers.
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These trends reflect a blend of magical aesthetics, natural inspirations, sustainability, smart technology, and functional beauty emerging in homewares during August 2021 and continuing into recent years.
- Art-inspired interiors are incorporating the enchanting style of Fleur Harris, with a focus on vintage decor, romantically draped curtains, and whimsical wallpaper, creating an enchanting hideaway in living spaces.
- As we transition into autumn, the lifestyle trend for outdoor decor is taking on a winter garden aesthetic, featuring simple outdoor furniture paired with ornamental grasses and winter flowering plants, celebrating the beauty of the changing seasons.
- Consumers are embracing sustainable and eco-friendly materials in their home design choices, opting for products made from recycled, upcycled, or biomaterials, reflecting a growing concern for the environment.
- The trend towards smart home technology is extending to decorative lighting, speakers, and home appliances, as innovative products with connectivity and health management features become more popular.
- Functional and stylish pieces are dominating homewares, with multi-purpose items such as table lamps that double as wireless chargers and rolling bathroom organizers becoming increasingly common.
- Textural and mixed-material designs are making a big impact in homewares, combining floral patterns with rattan, hardwood with brushed stainless steel, and creating a layered and luxurious look that adds depth and interest to interiors.
