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<\/a>Art Deco<\/h3>\n
Art Deco rose to prominence in the 1920s and dazzled the world with its revolutionary geometric shapes and clean lines<\/a>. These features were in stark contrast to the ornate, heraldic motifs<\/a> of the Victorian era, which preceded it and created a bold, fresh look fit for the Industrial Revolution. Art Deco\u2019s novelty is rooted in the intersection of these time periods \u2014 consumers were still interested in the artisan-made luxury goods of the Victorian era but also sought out new, affordable mass-produced wares<\/a>.<\/p>\n As we step into the second year of this millennium’s roaring 20s, it seems appropriate that Art Deco’s comeback style continues with the handcrafted and industrialized goods of our age. Companies like CB2<\/a> and West Elm<\/a> mass-produce affordable Art Deco-inspired furnishings embellished with geometric shapes and metallic details.<\/p>\n Pair new retro-inspired items with antique accessories. A patinated platter, worn ceramic, or vintage crystal vase adds character and charm to an otherwise linear design.<\/p>\n \u201cFind something you cherish. Go to the flea market and find a treasure \u2014 something rich in history. It just adds this wild character and depth and interest to any space,\u201d advises Ginger Curtis<\/a>, founder of Urbanology Designs in Ft. Worth, Texas, and author of Beauty by Design: Refreshing Spaces Inspired by What Matters Most<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s this intersection of the unique and commonplace, the familiar and unknown, that makes Art Deco such an unforgettable style.<\/p>\n Love:<\/b><\/p>\n Leave:<\/b><\/p>\n Add:<\/b><\/p>\n Modern design<\/a> was born in the early 1950s with the aim to balance beauty and function. For reference, picture the world of Mad Men\u2019s Don Draper<\/a>: the sleek lines of his clutterless desk, the simplicity of his office\u2019s color palette, the organized style of every room he walked into \u2014 such is the essence of Modern Design.<\/p>\n Today, home design enthusiasts recognize the return of Modern Design dubbed \u201cMid-century Modern.\u201d Mid-century Modern has been on the rise for over a decade<\/a>, with today\u2019s iteration embracing organic fabrics and neutral tones.<\/p>\n \u201cAll trends die, and then they come back. It’s just a way of reinventing them and seeing them from another perspective,\u201d comments Stine Schoening, a top-selling agent and Luxury Specialist with The Oldham Group<\/a> in San Jose, CA.<\/p>\n Mid-century Modern is highly accessible<\/a> with retailers like Target and Wayfair selling furniture with hairpin legs and walnut finishes. Thanks to the style\u2019s clean lines, Mid-century Modern furnishing is highly versatile and easily integrated with other contemporary pieces.<\/p>\n Love:<\/b><\/p>\n Leave:<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cPeople want to live 100% in their homes. They don\u2019t want these precious places that aren\u2019t functional or livable for their family. That\u2019s something that\u2019s very much part of the past,\u201d Curtis comments.<\/p>\n Add:<\/b><\/p>\n Both Curtis and Bay Area architect, Scott Kuehne of Suarez-Kuehne Architecture<\/a>, predict the return of Eclecticism in 2021. Eclecticism juxtaposes seemingly conflicting textures and patterns<\/a> to achieve a balanced, harmonious design. Compared to the Eclecticism popular in the early 2000s known as \u201cShabby Chic<\/a>,\u201d today\u2019s iteration is notably more subtle and relaxed. Neutral colors and light woods<\/a> keep the collage of patterns in check.<\/p>\n For example, Kuehne and his fiancee and artist, Carrie O\u2019Malley<\/a>, collaborate to create deeply nostalgic and highly personal mosaic walls that harmonize divergent elements. \u201cMosaic goes back hundreds of years,\u201d says Kuehne, adding that O\u2019Malley draws inspiration from churches in Europe. \u201cIt\u2019s clearly a modern interpretation of that.\u201d<\/p>\n O\u2019Malley began creating the original piece photographed above in her studio and completed it on-site. Her recursive process is an embodiment of the Eclectic style itself, embracing influence from a variety of sources.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to embrace this expressive style but aren\u2019t quite ready to have your Gaud\u00ed moment<\/a>, consider designing an accent wall for an eclectic motif. If you\u2019re feeling intrepid, adorn your walls with patterned wallpaper<\/a>, like this Inner Beauty <\/i>wallpaper from Anthropologie<\/a>.<\/p>\n Love:<\/b><\/p>\n Leave:<\/b><\/p>\n Add:<\/b><\/p>\n Maybe you\u2019re just looking to dip your toe into the proverbial home-remodeling pool, or perhaps embracing an entire movement just isn\u2019t your style. Our experts offer insight to add trending nostalgic touches to any home.<\/p>\n Wonder Woman isn\u2019t the only one reclaiming \u201880s style<\/a>: 2021 is bringing back chunky, bold furniture. The latest take on this throwback from the not-so-distant past is to employ a sculptural piece or a few sculptural elements<\/a> as the focal point in the room \u2014 perfect for those seeking an easy interior update.<\/p>\n Love:<\/b><\/p>\n Leave:<\/b><\/p>\n Add:<\/b><\/p>\n The island became a keystone kitchen feature in the 1980s<\/a> and remains one of the most in-demand additions for kitchen remodels<\/a> today. Expect to see kitchen islands bolder and better in 2021 as designers offset them from the primary cabinetry with contrasting colors and multi-tier countertops<\/a>. These offset islands are striking, they\u2019re also highly functional; they add more counter space, and they can also be tailor-made to accommodate partners of different heights.<\/p>\n Kuehne features offset islands in many of his large scale remodels like this Noe Valley Redo<\/a>. His ethos is to create \u201ccompatible but differentiated spaces,\u201d both on a macro level (the entire home) and in singular spaces like the kitchen. While his offset islands’ design seamlessly integrates into the floor plan, the pop of color or a raised countertop helps break the space up and create more depth.<\/p>\n And designers aren\u2019t the only ones perpetuating the trend. In Houzz\u2019s 2020 Kitchen Trends Survey, 39% of homeowners ranked gray and blue<\/a> as top choices for contrasting island cabinets, while 29% shared white and wood are top picks for a contrasting island countertop. All signs point to the offset island trend rising in 2021.<\/p>\n Love:<\/b><\/p>\n Leave:<\/b><\/p>\n Add:<\/b><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to spruce up your space but don\u2019t want to break the bank, Laura Detmer Cody, also of Suarez Kuehne Architecture<\/a>, recommends applying a fresh coat of paint to get the retro look for less:<\/p>\n \u201cOf all the things you can do in your home \u2014 tile, flooring, and everything else \u2014 painting is the least permanent and least expensive thing you\u2019re putting in. So just have fun with color. And if you don\u2019t like it, paint over it with a second coat of something.\u201d<\/p>\n To get started, Cody recommends exploring retro-inspired palettes like Sherwin-Williams\u2019 Color Through the Decades collections<\/a> to find a color scheme you love. Color is a highly personal thing, and while certain hues may be back in style, that doesn\u2019t mean those will speak to you.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m seeing colors from the past come back. Like these rich emeralds and greens . . . but it\u2019s one of those things that resonates for some people and for some who were teenagers in the 80\u2019s hate it,\u201d she comments.<\/p>\n Earthy colors<\/a> of the natural world \u2014 popularized by Mid-Century Modern design \u2014 are also trending for 2021. But if you\u2019re thinking of painting, opt for the whole room. Accent walls, though popular in the past, are on their way out<\/a>. As with all other things 2021, paint is all about personalization: Go big and bold in your living space.<\/p>\n Love:<\/strong><\/p>\n Leave:<\/strong><\/p>\n Add:<\/strong><\/p>\n Call it the comeback kid: brass is back<\/a>. In conversation with our experts, each brought up the return of brass and other warm-toned metallic finishes on everything from light fixtures, to faucets, to cabinet hardware<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI swore I\u2019d never have anything that looked like brass in any house that I\u2019ve done, but you\u2019re seeing more and more of this finish comeback. It\u2019s definitely a nostalgic look,\u201d Kuehne says with a wry tone.<\/p>\n But don’t take that as a sign you should keep your brass fixtures from decades past. Schoening says, \u201cwhat was previously popular in the eighties and nineties is that really ugly gold shiny hardware that you see on door handles and in light fixtures and things like that. But we’re seeing this new popular finish that’s more warm and sophisticated.\u201d<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to jump on this trend, consider switching out the knobs on your cabinets<\/a> with metallic fixtures for a quick and easy upgrade. Schoening underlines that the new, warmer finish works well with cabinets of all hues.<\/p>\n Love:<\/b><\/p>\nWhat we\u2019re loving, leaving, and adding to Art Deco in 2021:<\/h4>\n
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<\/a>Mid-Century Modern<\/h3>\n
What we\u2019re loving, leaving, and adding to Nostalgic Modern in 2021:<\/h4>\n
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<\/a>Relaxed Eclectic<\/h3>\n
What we\u2019re loving, leaving, and adding to Relaxed Eclecticism in 2021:<\/h4>\n
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<\/a>Retro touches to add to any room in 2021<\/h2>\n
\u201880s inspired chunky furniture<\/h3>\n
What we\u2019re loving, leaving, and adding to 80\u2019s furniture in 2021:<\/h4>\n
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<\/a>Offset Islands<\/h3>\n
What we\u2019re loving, leaving, and adding to offset islands in 2021:<\/h4>\n
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<\/a>Retro Colored Walls<\/h3>\n
What we\u2019re loving, leaving, and adding to retro colors in 2021:<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Brass Fixtures<\/h3>\n
What we\u2019re loving, leaving, and adding to metallic fixtures in 2021:<\/h4>\n