The exhibits at the furniture fairs made it clear: 2016 will see a significant change in terms of furniture and furnishings. While the past few years were characterized by white and gray and the reserved vintage look was popular, strong colors, reduced designs and exciting mixtures of different interior design styles are now causing a stir. We'll show you what highlights you can expect in the coming season. The following furnishing styles are discussed:
• Country house
• Scandinavian look
• Retro
• Pop Art
• Minimalism
• Jungle feeling
• Wallpaper trends
• Pastel tones
The variety of furnishing styles remains – a new mix is coming
To the delight of all interior design lovers, the variety of styles is huge. The spectrum ranges from Scandinavian chic to colonial to country house and vintage. The fact that more and more consumers are orienting themselves towards furnishing styles is demonstrated by the high demand in the furniture industry. It has long been observed that both stationary furniture stores and mail order companies orientate themselves on consumer behavior and present suitable arrangements according to their tastes.Online shops for furniture and home accessories such as www.naturloft.de, but also renowned magazines from the living industry regularly present sources of inspiration for living ideas according to the styles in order to make furnishing easier for the consumer. Everyone is now able to design their home like a professional and stage a concept perfectly.
A look at the trends of the year makes it clear that a lot is happening when it comes to style. The development towards a reduced look is particularly noticeable, which applies to both furniture and the entire interior. The country house style, which in recent years has been very lavish and sometimes overloaded with patterns and knick-knacks, is concentrating on the essentials in 2016. Simple shapes, natural materials that can age in style and old-school craftsmanship characterize the country look of the future.
The Scandinavian living style will also be represented. However, less present than in the past. Natural materials such as solid wood, cotton, etc. also make a big appearance here. Clear and simple designs are just as important as light woods and friendly colors. What the Scandinavians can't miss are geometric patterns and shapes. In 2016, geometry is celebrating a big comeback when it comes to living. The Scandinavian style is predestined to use diamonds, squares and straight lines for furnishing. Whether cushion covers, curtains, carpets or plaids – you can now skillfully set accents with geometric patterns!
Retro and pop art
The retro style will be particularly well represented in 2016. Expressive colors such as yellow and petrol can be used generously. The 50s, 60s and 70s are decisive for the retro look. Graphic patterns are a must. With regard to upholstered furniture, the furniture trade fairs reinforced the impression that sofas with low seats are on the rise again. Velvet covers, which were typical of the time, and dark colors are also in demand. The following video from this year's IMM Cologne furniture trade fair in Cologne provides interesting insights into the current furnishing styles and trends:
Among the woods, oak and beech are still popular for retro chic. But dark teak is also used. However, if you want to interpret the retro style in a modern way, you should not copy the furnishings from back then 1:1. It's more about combining the typical classics with modern minimalism. This mix produces the most beautiful furnishings that satisfy the longing for a minimalist interior. Minimalism generally plays a big role at the moment. The focus is on original values and the avoidance of unnecessary things, which encourages the residential landscape to be freed from ballast.
Pop art is also a theme in 2016 and gives the interior design world the opportunity to show the crazy side. Bright colors, dramatic motifs and the charm of the 50s ensure a very individual interior character.In our contribution to Pop ArtYou will find suggestions for designing rooms.
Jungle feeling in the living room
Exotic prints bring a jungle feeling into your living room and create a refreshing atmosphere in all rooms. Pops of color are a must-have in every home in 2016 and with a touch of exoticism the integration is guaranteed to be successful. Floral patterns are particularly welcome and bring a lot of color into play. The rainforest look can be achieved with plenty of greenery. We have great living ideas and pictures in theOnline magazine at www.solebich.dediscovered.
Walls become rustic
The walls are a little more rustic this season. Because instead of boring woodchip, wallpapers with a concrete, brick or tile look create an extraordinary spatial effect. Imitating the rough materials of masonry ensures new scope for wall design.
Pastel lovers take note: the soft colors remain a hit! Pink tones and sky blue transform rooms into inviting relaxation areas and bring a maximum of serenity. In order to increase sales, manufacturers are coming up with increasingly unusual names for the new trend colors. So don't be surprised if you can't find anything under rosé and sky blue. Better look out for unusual names like “Serenity” or “Frozen”.
