By Elena Cid.
I can’t believe we are fully into 2017.
How did that happen?
We’ve blinked, it’s the end of February and spring is round the corner. If you are as interiors obsessed as me, you are probably wondering what the major interior trends of this year will be?
2016 was the year of the Scandi style, copper and marble but will this be as big in 2017? Here are the top 5 interior styles I think we will see a lot of…
Velvet
Velvet textures and fabrics in rich jewel tones like teal, emerald green and magenta will be a great hit this year. It’s all about the luxury, and giving an air of opulence to your home. It’s time to be bold and really out-there with your decor choices.I am very excited about this trend, I am a colour lover and I think we will see some beautiful decor pieces in the next few months.
Cork
Cork will be a key element, yes, you’ve heard me right. With eco-living being so important at the moment, natural and sustainable materials are becoming more and more popular. Cork has been billed the new marble and we will be seeing a lot of it in 2017. 
Tropical
A few months ago I wrote a post about the tropical trend. It was very popular this summer and I am sure it will still see a lot of it in 2017.
The bold, rich colours and fun designs are quite appealing and look good no matter your home style.
Jewel Tones
Forget about pastels, this is going to be the year of rich, vibrant colours. Expect to see a lot of citrine, amethyst, sapphire and emerald hues. These tones will bring a luxe and sophisticated tone to your home. My bet is on jewel tones to be extremely popular this year. We will see an explosion of colour in interiors and it will be one trend I will love to embrace.
Scandi Style
Scandi Style was a really popular in 2016 and I think it will still be quite popular this year. With Hygge being fashionable at the moment I can see the Scandi style being with us for quite a while. This is also a relatively cheap trend to create at home.
Overall I think 2017 will be quite a bold year in interiors.
It will be a year to forget the pastels and embrace the colour, the deeper and brighter the better. What do you think of these trends?
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How intriguing! Do people update their decor every year to reflect the current trends or are these just for new redecoration projects? I love the Scandi style myself.
I find a good way to rejuvenate home furnishings, on a budget, is to start with a plain base and then spend a bit on ‘on trend’ throws or rugs. You can make your room look brand new every six months at a fraction of the cost and you don’t need to get anyone in to help with the wallpapering. If you don’t wash them too often, when you do, they’ll be so much brighter in comparison people will think you’ve got something new for the price of some washer powder or a trip to the dry cleaners. And if plain colours come in, put the rugs and throws in the loft until garish patterns come round again. Winner winner chicken dinner (which, if you go with some complex patterns, won’t show up when you spill it while watching Midsommer Murders).
I’m thrilled to see cork becoming popular again. Eco-friendly, good for insulation a room and with great fire-proof properties it’s about time it was recognised and appreciated.
It’s interesting for me to see how ‘scandinavian style’ is kind of considered a trend and not ‘normal interior design’ in other countries. I live in Norway and I’m in the process of buying an apartment/house, and seriously, every single place here looks exactly like the picture! Almost forgot it isn’t the norm everywhere 😀
I love that Scandivian style is in full bloom this year. The decor is modern and clean looking. Two of the elements that I like seeing in a house.
the scandi style is my favourite out of the lot. it’s so me
thats a very nice interior design. its very classy! i like it
We love velvet textures , if my mummy had her way shed invest in a pink velvet couch! Lovely picks x
Oh that final grey look with all the pastels and metallic shades is just gorgeous. LOVE it.
I love the idea of cork being a trend, and I love velvet, want to get some cushions x
I adore the scandi look, it definitely passes the test of time and has been strong in the interior world for years! Cant say I’m a huge fan of the other styles though.
I think I’m sticking with 2016’s style trends for now. Not a fan of velvet. The feel of it goes right through me. It looks cool but it’s not what I fancy in my home. I do love jewel tones and we have a lot of jewel tone glass decorations so I might be on trend without knowing it!
I love interior so much so this post has made me want to break my bank and buy everything!
Great post, i love so much scandi style, but must admit tropical one is not bad at all xo
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I love the colors. The couches are so cute.
I’m loving the idea of these trends!! I love velvet so I’d love to incorporate some into my home and the bold jewel colours are stunning but in practise in my house just wouldn’t quite work although I wish they would!! I love what 2017 interiors have to offer!!
Love it – bold bright colours – bring them on!!
The Scandi style I absolutely love for its ability to make a small space look three times bigger. Not too sure about the velvet, I am one of those people who doesn’t like the feel of it on my skin x