Top interior design trends for 2019

We're just over halfway through the year and already the experts' opinions on interior design trends for 2019 are emerging. Profile publications talk about colors of the year, materials, textures, combinations. We are used to each year to have something specific and there are many waiting to see what's new, looking for ideas to inspire, to dream. The truth is that change is never sudden and total. Even if materials and colors change, the transition is smooth. A few simple ideas and minimal investments are all it takes to keep up with interior design. Here are some of the trends for 2019, what's staying and what's changing.

Wood and furniture

The furniture of 2019 is inspired by nomadic style. Pieces are compact, multifunctional, artistic and flexible. The space occupied by furniture is as small as possible without compromising on quality of life. Useful furniture is kept and pieces that have only a decorative role are discarded, this role being taken over by useful pieces. It's still a kind of minimalist style, with more comfort and more color.

Oak and cherry are options for wooden furniture. Choosing them is good both in terms of interior design, durability, aesthetics and warm colors. Although it may seem like a costly investment, the return to valuable woods has been going on for some time and the trend is continuing. So it's a long-term investment as long as durability is at stake.

Either keep the natural color of the wood or stain in light or very dark colors. Colors such as honey, Douglas fir, cherry or pine will be preferred. On the other hand, colors like dark walnut, wenge and even black will be increasingly common. Contrasting shades will be found on the same piece or in the same room. Burnt wood will be popular - Shou Sugi Ban method wood staining by burning.

Simply get rid of unused pieces of furniture, free up as much space as possible and you're already in tune with 2019. By adding a few cushions in the colors of the year or handmade rugs and bedspreads, you'll create on-trend decor.

Decorative but smart mirrors

Mirrors will be a "must have" next year. Their role will not be limited to utility but will make a decisive contribution to the look, elegance and size of the home. Frames will be able to follow furniture trends or bring in new elements. They can be brightly colored to be the focal point of the room. Their electrifying presence should be felt from the moment you enter the house, to be the centerpiece of the hallway. Investing in a generously framed mirror seems like a good idea for next year.

But even this decorative object has been touched by technology and a novelty in our homes will be smart mirrors with temperature sensors, LEDs for lighting, LCD display for information, internet connection, providing all the information you need depending on where you are. Imagine waking up, going to the bathroom to get ready, looking in the mirror and getting all the information you need to start your day, such as weather, email, calendar, traffic estimates for your destination and who knows how much more.

Materials and textures

Metal, marble, ceramics, eco-leather, velvet, natural fiber textiles - there's really no limit to the use of material. Anything can be used as long as it doesn't become overwhelming, doesn't take up too much space.

Brass bathrooms are both classic and modern. The metal is used in the kitchen, but also for lighting. However, copper seems to have peaked, and the future will belong to silver-look metal.

Precious materials such as velvet and leather will co-exist with natural and handcrafted materials. Velvet will add weight, while natural materials will create a pleasant and simple ambience. Handmade objects will be appreciated for their connection with the past, but also with nature.

Colours

In 2017 the color greenery green was proposed, a raw green giving hope. It seems hope is needed again, so the proposal for 2019 is sage green. There are many other shades of green - dark, very suitable for sofas or velvet drapes - or turquoise green.

It's not the only color being talked about. Rosa Millenium (a dusty dusty pink), beige or navy blue are also on the table. Strong splashes of color - reds, yellows, oranges - are also proposed this year, given the natural colors. We'll see what Pantone or the big paint manufacturers choose later.

Recovery and recycling

Recovery and recycling has been part of our lives for some time and is found in every area. It's the way we get the message time and time again that we need to look after the planet and its resources. Last but not least, the message is that everything we throw away will soon be unmanageable.

There's a lot of things we throw away, including wood and furniture. Re-using them is simple, with no difficult recovery operations, sometimes as simple as to clean them. An old piece of furniture put in a corner, a coffee table made from a reused door are eye-catching design elements that are also in line with 2019 trends.

Interior design trends in 2019 seem to be friendly, as we've been used to for a few years now. It's easy enough to be on trend, the important thing is not to suffocate the interior with furniture, don't forget about natural colors, add splashes of color and mirrors and give simple handmade things a chance.

And one more thing! Design inspired by the retro spirit, the warmth, lightness and shimmering roundness of disco style will be the retro inspiration for interiors in 2019.