Every decade in Singapore sees a different interior design trend. In the 1970s, terrazzo flooring was all the rage. In the 1980s, bold colours featured in many homes. And in the 1990s, young couples started incorporating elements of country style. If you're wondering what interior design concepts will remain popular in the coming years, here are five styles that are sure to stay popular for years to come.
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1. Japanese Design
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Japandi design fuses Scandinavian functionality with Japanese minimalist design philosophy to create the essence of art, nature and simplicity. At first glance, Japanese and Scandinavian styles seem quite different from one another, but when placed together, clean lines, light-filled spaces and natural elements blend symbiotically to create a serene aesthetic.
Japanese style emphasizes simplicity and sustainability, so if you want to incorporate this design into your home, choose neutral colors like beige and terracotta. Also, look for furniture made from natural materials with clean finishes rather than bulky pieces.
Finally, Japandi designs focus on bespoke craftsmanship, so elegant, timeless pieces that are built to last are worth the investment.
2. Biophilic Design
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The concept is gaining traction in the design world. In fact, even hotels such as Oasia Hotel Downtown and PARKROYAL Pickering Hotel are covered in vines and lush plants, creating a stunning green mark on Singapore's skyline. Biophilic design is a design and architecture term that focuses on bringing nature into the home. In other words, bringing the outdoors indoors. Being surrounded by nature has been scientifically proven to be beneficial to health, so biophilic design is definitely a concept that's here to stay. Busy city life robs some people of the opportunity to spend time outdoors, but biophilic design can bridge this gap.
Want to incorporate the biophilic design concept into your home or office? Look to eco-friendly furniture, potted plants, and furniture made from natural materials. Some people try to create the look with artificial plants, but it's better to opt for real plants. After all, the biophilic concept is about bringing nature into your home to improve your mental and physical health. Plastic plants are unlikely to have the same effect. But if you're not yet ready to turn your entire living space into a biophilic one, here are some quick suggestions to get you started.
3. Midcentury modern
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Midcentury modern reached its peak in popularity between the 1930s and 1960s and is definitely making a strong comeback. This interior design concept is defined by timeless clean lines, organic shapes, minimal décor, and functionality. It's classic rather than luxurious, and exudes a vintage feel rather than a trendy sensibility. The foundation of this design concept is the practical home decor solutions that emerged after World War II.
If you're tired of generic modern decor and looking for something more nostalgic, consider midcentury modern furniture and accessories. You'll be amazed at the vintage gems you can find at stores like Hock Siong, Lim's Holland Village and Lorgan's The Retro Store.
4. Luxurious minimalism
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Minimalist living encompasses a simple life devoid of clutter, but luxury minimalist interior design takes it up a notch with high-quality, upscale living. Such designs focus on clean lines and open spaces, but you can be sure that only the finest furniture is used to deliver a premium living experience. This might mean investing in a very sophisticated, yet understated, designer Herman Miller sofa or a Bang & Olufsen sound system.
If the lavish minimalist design style appeals to you, make sure you do your research before spending a fortune on a designer dining set. There are plenty of furniture stores out there that offer high-quality, luxurious products at affordable prices.
5. Multifunctional space
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With many of us likely to continue working from home for the foreseeable future, it’s no wonder more homeowners are looking for ways to optimize their living space. Creating a multifunctional space means having a place to work productively, while also having ample space for play and relaxation. Naturally, this points to the need for more multifunctional designs that morph and adapt to our ever-changing needs while taking up less space. Innovative ideas like movable walls that can divide living spaces as needed, integrating work areas with large wall cabinets, and building stairs above storage areas to save space will soon become popular among interior designers and homeowners.
Revitalize your home with a new look
From Japanese design to multi-functional spaces, these interior design trends are gaining popularity in Singapore. Renovating your home can be a fun project. The first step is to decide on the interior design concept that best suits your family, lifestyle, and budget. To ease the financial burden, look for the right renovation loan or personal loan based on your desired loan amount and tenure.
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