I don’t know about you, but since the lockdown, the feeling of re-decorating a few spaces in my home is quite strong. I decided to look at new trend ideas that have been predicted for 2020.

Doing some research on trends for 2020, I stumbled on many articles all saying different things and suggesting different trends to follow. (I mostly used Architecture Digest knowing it is a trusted source.) Considering all these suggestions and focusing on those trends that are repeated more than once throughout all the articles, I’ve came to the conclusion that these would be the trends to watch and to be inspired.

Architecture Digest calls this decade “Neo-Deco”. It is time for geometrical forms and interpretations of neutral hues. One of their design forecasters said that this is the time for design interpretations to be anything but boring. Here are four of the most dominant trends.

#1 Simple Luxuries

Architecture Digest says this year the significant design trend is going minimal. However, there is a twist; instead of the black white and grey minimal style, it is going to be with warm neutrals, “a Cozy Scandinavian” look. They also call it the lived-in look. That is exactly what we need, a place that is pleasing on the eye and comfy. Our inner child can come out and relax with this style.

#2 Dark wood becomes lightwood

It is also suggested to use dark wood for interior instead of the same old light wood. According to the article “dark wood finishes will bring a sense of elevated luxury and elegance”. This direction is quite different from the light wood that we are used to, but it creates a completely different atmosphere in your space, giving it a more cozy sitting by the fire with a cup of coffee type of vibe.

#3 Natural longing

Architecture Digest predicts Indoor gardens will become a trend. People will be longing for the essence of nature more than ever, and this will lead to having natural elements inside our homes. From big and bold botanical murals to funky natural decoration statement pieces, a new and bold trend is introduced.

#4 Geometric shapes

Art Deco inspired spaces will also start showing its’ self again. Using geometric shapes like circles, rectangles, and stripe motifs combined with earthy tones is the way to go.

This year , decade even, sounds like a lot of fun in the design world. It is THE time to go wild with our interiors and not look back.

Have fun in these moments.

In the previous blog, “Something Blue”, I mentioned that you don’t have to paint a wall if you would like to bring in a colour in your space, but what if you feel bold and want to paint an accent wall? Today we will discuss how to choose the correct wall to make as your focus.

We all experience uncertainty when deciding to paint a space. Should I paint the whole space one color? Should I do an accent wall? Which wall should I paint if I need an accent wall? How many walls should I paint? The list of questions can go on forever.

Today’s post is focused on answering all those questions and uncertainties.

1. The accent wall: how will I know which wall is the accent wall? ( the practical way)

There is probably a hundred different ways to choose your accent wall, but the easiest one for me is very simple and something everyone can do. Go to the space you want to paint, but before walking into the space, forget about everything inside the space and how the space looks. Then walk in. The first wall that you notice should be your focus wall/ accent wall.
The reason behind this is that you would like to draw attention to a wall that will compliment your space from the very second you walk in.

2. What other options do I have except for an accent wall?

There is so much more to painting walls than one would think. Our first instinct is always to repaint the same old accent wall. But the fun starts when you can manipulate the space by the way you paint it. For example, you can make a space look larger than it is or make it look smaller by using different painting techniques. The options are endless.

Say for instance you have a small space, you should paint all the walls and ceiling the same color, but in a light neutral tone. This will create the illusion that the space is much bigger than it actually is.
Or
If you have a very large space that feels like the halls in Sound of Music and you would like it to look smaller, you should paint all the walls and ceiling a darker but neutral colour. This will immediately make the space feel smaller than it actually is.

Maybe you have a space that is large enough, but the ceiling feels too low and you would like to create the illusion of a higher ceiling or a bigger volume space, here you should paint the walls a bit darker and leave the ceiling a lighter color.

Reversely, if the space is big enough but your ceiling is too high for your taste, paint all the walls in a light neutral color but give the ceiling a darker colour. This will create the illusion of a dropped ceiling and leave you with the feeling of a lower ceiling.

These tips are just a few basic examples for the decorating magic that can be achieved by using paint in the right way.

Below I have attached a photo I’ve found on Pinterest that visually explains what wall to paint and what effect it gives you.

I hope that this post gives you a better idea of what to do with that magic paint brush we are all dying to use, and the best part is now you won’t need to stand there and go “Inky Pinky Ponky, what wall do I paint”.

Happy painting and enjoy every creative moment with these endless possibilities.