CARPETS, RUGS & ACCESSORIES
Step Up 2021
Carpet specialist Abingdon Flooring has identified the key trends shaping residential interiors in 2021.
2020 saw people spend more time within their four walls than ever before, leading many to take a long look at their home and make significant changes to its interior. Whether that’s been the conversion of a barely-used spare room into a fully equipped home office or simply refreshing a tired living space and turning it into a joyful place to be, interest in the home has been strong.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also brought uncertainty and this manifests itself in the interior style choices people make. The home has become a sanctuary away from insecurity and anxiousness. Colour, pattern and texture can all help in relieving stress and worry, instilling a sense of relaxation and calm, so it’s no wonder that these will dominate in 2021.
Scandinavian looks are richer and more about layering comforting textures and natural materials rather than reduced palettes. The Nordic Neutrals trend sees interiors that are perfect for creating mindful spaces that allow us to be thoughtful and creative. Enabling us to embrace working from home while also providing opportunity for relaxation, they offer a well-balanced interior, particularly when home working may see the adaptation of common living spaces.
Patterns are making a statement entrance into interior plans for 2021. The rebirth of colour and a need to celebrate the
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joy in home life will see homeowners continue to make bolder choices. The trend is already alive and kicking for wallpapers and the year ahead will see the appearance of patterned carpets in mainstream ranges, rather than just at a premium niche.
Surrounding ourselves in the luxury of rich colour as a way to feel protected from the outside world will remain a strong theme for the year ahead. The jewel colours of Refined Luxury and Classic Elegance - such as navy blue, bottle green and cardinal red - not only create a rich look, but also feel familiar and secure. Texture too has a role, with deep pile carpets giving a sumptuous and ultimately relaxing underfoot feel.
2020 has taught everyone that spending time in the natural world has a positive impact on our mental wellbeing and so we may seek out to build this connection within our home environment. Wool fibre carpets are just one way of doing this and also tune in to the growing shared consciousness of our impact on the planet and making more sustainable buying choices.
Whatever 2021 has in store, the consumer’s continued desire to protect themselves from uncertainty and insecurity outside of the home is certainly one thing retailers can rely on.
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