Top 6 Inspiring Design Trends for 2020

It's a new year & a new decade! Let's peer into our crystal ball & see what trends will be shaping interior design, consumer demand & commercial spaces for 2020. Let us guide you with details of what today's consumer is desiring & how that will translate for commercial spaces, whether it be a restaurant, office space, hotel room & beyond.

 

1. Classic Blue

A new year brings a new Pantone Colour of the Year - something cool, calm & relaxing - Classic Blue. We can breathe a blissful sigh of relief after 2019’s Living Coral & 2018’s Ultra Violet. Don’t get us wrong, we love a bold statement, but 2020 is the year of slowing down & being present. For commercial interiors, we will see beautiful blue tones create tranquil atmospheres where consumers can gather their thoughts, chill out & re-energize. This trend is perfect for office spaces; whether it be a reception area, meeting room or relaxation zone for staff. Colour-blocking or a monochromatic colour scheme for your textiles & wall coverings are a perfect way to achieve this mood. 

 

 

2. The Future is Bright

Possibly our favourite interior trend for 2020, who doesn’t like a bit of bling? Interior designers take note, consumers have moved on from copper & marble, this year spaces will be designed to ooze luxury & grandeur with restraint. Pearlescent finishes, muted gold & bronze tones surrounded by sandstone, cement & natural stone will be keystone elements for this trend. Whether it’s sharp geometrical shapes or rounded edges, the key will be to keep it consistent & understated. Textile patterns will feature metallic finishes & luminescent base cloths to add the subtle elegance this trend requires. 

 

 

 

3. Welcome to the Jungle

While bringing the outdoors inside isn’t a new idea, this year the focus will be on foliage with a tropical twist. Create an immersive experience while whisking consumers away to a tropical oasis. Achieve this trend with a simple colour palette of cool-toned mustard, paired back turquoise & emerald green. This trend is versatile - make a statement with wallpaper or play it cool with subtle patterned soft furnishings - either way, we’re ready to be spirited away to our own little piece of tropical heaven.

 

 

4. Back to the Future

It’s the dawn of a new era & consumers are looking towards the future - what will our lives be like in 10, 20, 30 years? Retro-modernism is going to be a driving trend for commercial interior spaces; think polished surfaces, pure geometric shapes, clean lines & arcing doorways. The colour palette will be heavily influenced by the recent popularity of millennial pink, coupled with aqua, turquoise & holographic finishes. Not to be confused with the rise of unicorns & mermaids however, this trend is pushing boundaries while keeping it simple. This trend is perfect for commercial spaces such as bars & restaurants where consumers are drawn by the overall aura of  retro-modernism. Textiles patterns will be paired back, with a nod to the industrial revolution & a heavy focus on creating a point of difference using textures. 

 

 

5. Mid-century Modern

Who doesn't need a bit more simplicity in their life? When it comes to interiors, today’s consumer is searching for a space that is calming, elegant yet still has a sense of identity. In 2020, we will see mid-century modern inspired interiors for commercial spaces - think warm colours & relaxed washed out tones with an element of playfulness. This trend is fantastic for hotel & restaurant spaces where the vision of the space is supported by graceful curved lines & warm wood tones. Personality can be injected using fabric patterns that reference the era with a modern update through altering the motif size & colour scheme.

 

 

6. Colour is the New Black

Goodby neutrals, hello colour! 2020 will be year when consumers want to be immersed into a space. Showcase your unique personality with jewel toned textiles supported by soft pink hues in peach & terracotta. This trend is all about keeping it classy, luxurious textiles such as velvet & leather in warm golden tones will be in high demand. Custom wallpaper can be used to add drama & tie all of the elements in the room together. This trend is perfect for hotel spaces where consumers are expecting to be wowed. 

 

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