Interior design has come under the spotlight in 2020 with more spending time at home sheltering from the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Designers and architects are realizing the importance of creating such interiors that can improve the well-being of their clients and even prevent disease. In this quest for the best solutions, the integration of 3d interior renderings has emerged as a groundbreaking trend. These renderings allow the experts to visualize and experiment with different layouts and styles before any physical changes are made, to produce comfortable, inviting, and fully functional minimalist interiors.

The following ideas have been recognized as beneficial in improving both the overall design of home interiors and their inhabitants. 

Biophilic Design

Indoor greenery gives an entirely new layer to interior design and among newest trends are oversized plants. The latest concept in mainstream design conversation is the biophilic design that allows homeowners to maintain their connection with nature. This design aims at making nature an integral part of the building architecture that can help in improving people’s health, both physical and mental.

The main trends include the use of the green wall, hanging plants, large green installations and reclaimed wood that reshape the interior design in such a way that the elements are fused naturally.

Natural Fibre Furniture

Natural fibres such as wicker and rattan in furniture are another big trend in interior design and their use is seen in chairs. Lighting and carpets, mixed and matched with more modern materials and shapes thus creating a minimalist design that still possesses artistry besides its functionality.

As this master's degree in product and interior design nicely explains, for a design to pass in the market, it needs to tick off more boxes and exhibit a deeper understanding of not only of the practical use of a product but also its aesthetics and ability to adapt to human use and their changing tastes.  

Chunky Design

Couches, chairs, coffee tables and even light fixtures are displaying their best features through voluminous curves that reminisce of old spaces but still give new interiors a fun and fresh look. This latest trend is pioneered by furniture with soft, rounded edges and tubular forms, and also known by the name “neotenic design”, deriving from the concept of “neoteny” which means the exaggeration of childlike features. This is quite a suitable name to describe the playfulness these pieces add to the interior!

Curves and Arches

Archways have long been a part of traditional architecture and now, they’re experiencing a revival thanks to architects and designers choosing to incorporate rounded windows, curved doorways and arched mirrors into their interior design projects. Together with the chunky and biophilic designs, curves and arches seem to add a fresh element and more organic shapes inside homes, and it’s not only achieved through actual arches but also through decorative patterns painted on walls and wallpapers.

Mini Work Stations

Now that many people are working from home, flexibility in design has become more important than ever so in this concept, working stations and areas have become less formal and more minimalist to be able to blend in and coexist with other living areas. This has produced mini work stations and nooks that are usually a part of larger furniture pieces such as bookshelves and wardrobes, rather than having a traditional, massive office space cluttered with work-related elements.

Sleek and Elegant Kitchen Design

When it comes to kitchen design, invisible hardware is slowly replacing old and bulky handles and pulls on cabinets and drawers. They come in different shapes, from complex but functional push latches to integrated handles to more simple solutions such as hidden pulls affixed to the top edges so you can only see a sliver jutting out. The idea is to have a minimalist space with an elegant and seamless look. 

Colourful Bathrooms

In addition to the more frequent application of bold and bright colours in walls and furniture, bathrooms are now beginning to embrace daring but elegant colour schemes. White and lifeless bathrooms are a thing of the past – designers of today are lifting the energy of bathroom spaces with colours such as golden yellow, olive green, navy blue and pink, tastefully combined with simple and elegant lines of contemporary bathroom tiles and fixtures.  

Open and Fluid Living Areas

With the traditional and formal separation of living spaces becoming less frequent, open and fluid design is taking centre stage. Design ideas using mobile dividers, curtains and multifunctional furniture are becoming increasingly popular as a way of giving more definition to an open space and hiding specific areas according to their use, making the most out of your home. 

Wood and Concrete Elements

The use of exposed wood and concrete as raw materials on floors, ceilings and walls is one of the trends architects and designers are embracing as a means of adding warmth and elegance to the interior without going overboard with expenses. The combination of these materials engages all senses beyond the visual and has appealing minimalist qualities such as durability and low maintenance. Chic and trendy solid wood dressers can give a breath of fresh air in your bedroom.

Minimalist design is by no means a dull and lifeless design that only serves to create a clutter-free and practical space. On the contrary, with ideas listed here, anyone can create a warm, aesthetically-pleasing and functional interior whether it’s residential or commercial space.

Article by Lillian Connors

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