There isn’t a better time to design your homes, then the start of a new decade. Ten years is more than enough time for trends to change completely.

Especially in the fast-paced world of today. After looking back into the previous decade’s trends and after speaking to a few experts, we have deduced that in the coming decade, we will see a lot of the following things:

Home Design Ideas for 2020

Decorating a house while staying within a specific budget is not an easy task. Interior designers have spilt a few beans over the years to help homeowners create an elegant look for their homes without breaking their bank.

From using colored cabinets to adding vintage furniture and indoor plants, there are several ideas you can use to give your house a stylish and trendy look.

Here are a few home design ideas that will help you create a high-end looking home.

1. Vintage Furniture

The term old is gold certainly has meaning as people will begin to appreciate the beauty of the past. Antiques aren’t just furniture; they are a story waiting to be told. A blend of traditional and modern furniture can really brighten up a room. So always be on the lookout for bargains at secondhand stores.

Try to see the potential in antiques. They often require polishing and refurbishing. Many people often miss out on great things because they lack the imagination to picture what the antique may look like once fixed.

A mix of traditional and modern design is what the next decade is all about.

2. Navy Blue

The shades of blue are often related to relaxation and calmness. With such a stressful environment, you are more likely to see more and more of this color. Other than that psychological factor, navy blue provides good contrast for classical and modern furniture.

Because traditional furniture will come back into the mix, navy blue backgrounds will help tie them together. Try to look for furniture to complement the blue color. The color blue also goes great with house plants.

Green colored house plants such as money plants look beautiful with a blue background. 

3. High Contrast Colors

High contrast furniture and interiors are quickly gaining popularity. If you ever wanted to paint your room black now is the time. You will find excess furniture to go with your dark backgrounds.

Wooden flooring with high contrast furniture and backgrounds will gain a lot of popularity. You can also opt for black colored furniture and accessories. Black vase, tables, carpets, and sofas can make a room look quite sophisticated. 

4. Colorful Kitchen Accessories

While the 2010s were about clean and white kitchens, in 2020, things are taking a colorful turn. People will opt for themes in their kitchens such as lime green for a light mood or something like matte black for elegance. You are more likely to see natural wooden cabinets and big windows in kitchens to allow natural lighting and ventilation.

 A kitchen is no longer separate from the rest of the house. Previously people wouldn’t pay much attention to their kitchen decors. But home now is incomplete without a proper kitchen.

You can also opt for colorful backgrounds and wallpapers to match your kitchen accessories. Kitchen art such as paintings are also welcome.

5. Color Pop Cabinets

It’s not just the white kitchen accessories that we are leaving behind in the 2010s. 2020s is the era of expression. You can be a part of the future and opt for colorful cabinets.

Bold colors like yellow, navy blue, red, and green will be among the most popular colors. Choose your cabinets with a color that compliments the color of your kitchen walls.

6. Indoor Plants and Green rooms

This may come as no surprise to most of you, as global warming and air pollution have wreaked havoc on our country. Many people have begun opting for green plants indoors.

It doesn’t just keep the air inside fresh; it also promotes a calming environment. People with larger homes could also opt for a greenhouse. The reason will range from growing organic vegetables to meditation and cleaner air.  

Indoor plants like olive trees, ferns, money plants, cactus, and Aloe Vera would be the most commonly used indoor plants, Aloe Vera, because of its health factors and the rest for decor reasons. Plants are an excellent home decor accessory for the 2020s.

7. Canopy Beds

Many would argue that canopy beds are a thing of the past. But they will quickly gain popularity as the antique design trends will take over 2020. A canopy bed will make your room look more traditional and classy.

It also offers protection against mosquitoes and can be very romantic when decorated accordingly. There are so many young couples in Pakistan and they should seriously consider canopy beds to spice things up.

8. Antique and Traditional Artwork

2020 is the year that you will continue or begin collecting more art pieces. Well made artifacts and paintings add personality and flavor to a room.

They are also excellent conversation starters and ice breakers. Each artwork is a story waiting to be told. The right kind and amount of artwork will bring out the best from the rest of your decor. 

9. Kitchen Art

When you are collecting your artwork, grab something nice for the kitchen as well. Kitchens were previously ignored in terms of beauty. The main focus was only on cooking, but now people are leaning towards the aesthetics as well.

You should use artwork that expresses your personality. The 2020s is all about being unique, and nothing is more unique than the individual itself. 

10. Curved Sofas

Another blast from the past, people were leaning towards past designs more often in the 2010s, and the trend will continue to grow. Curved sofas were hugely popular back in the 60s and 70s.

We will see them coming back into the mix very soon. You can opt for a mix of traditional and modern furniture, as well as the artwork. This combination will not only provide you with aesthetic beauty, but also with unique home decors.   

11. Rattan and Wicker Furniture

The material is the perfect layer to balance modern and traditional styles. Rattan and Wicker's furniture has always been popular in our country, and its designs have evolved in such fresh and exciting ways.

Glass tables and furbished chairs will commonly be seen in the 2020s. People will prefer lawn furniture to be made from this material as well. There's just something about this material, that makes you feel relaxed and closer to nature.

12. Free Standing Tubs

There has been a shifting trend towards a more luxurious and healthier lifestyle in Pakistan. People enjoy taking baths more often, and its thanks to two main reasons bath salts and bath bombs.

Freestanding tubs are again a classic accessory. They look unique, beautiful, and in the right light, something out of a storybook. 

13. Cozy Fabrics and Furniture

The 2020s is all about being comfortable and cozy. I bet nobody is surprised by this. The trend is moving towards comfort and leisure. People are beginning to value their alone time more than they used to because they don’t have much of it.

So it is an ideal time to buy sofas with big cushions, sofa beds, reclining chairs and all such furniture like this. You should also opt for soft small carpets and quilts.