While I don’t pay much attention to trends for my own decorating, plenty of folks do. And for good reason. When it is time to sell your home, it’s good to know. And it’s also just interesting to note what is popular since interior design trends tend to reflect other cultural shifts. We looked at what Architectural Digest and House Beautiful predicted for last year, so let’s see if they hold.
![Black and white luxurious Atlanta (Tuxedo Rd) kitchen. #blackandwhitekitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/black-white-kitchen-banquette-marble-steel-windows-2.jpg)
Are These Interior Design Trends Still Popular?
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Styles Hello Lovely Followers Still PIN
Regardless of trends, NATURAL and UNFUSSY looks continue to be pinned by followers of this blog and my Pinterest feed.
![Jenni Kayne Miramar sofa](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image-4.png)
Since timeless is still a favorite here, can we call it a trend? Hahahaha.
![Serene and neutral European country inspired breakfast nook with window seat, round dining table, and Belgian slope arm chairs - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hello-lovely-studio-breakfast-nook-neutral-serene-zen-window-seat-european-country.jpeg)
Casual interpretations of timeless style are especially favored.
![Jenni Kayne Miramar chaise in a lovely organic, natural, Pacific room. #minimalluxe #modernrustic #chaise](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image-3.png)
Whether you call it country, modern country, or modern European country, or rustic elegance, it’s highly livable.
![Jenni Kayne Brentwood Boucle chair](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image-2.png)
Jenni Kayne’s California cool, natural, laid back luxe is a great example of casual elegance. (And it’s also an example of ‘buy once, cry once’ since you’ll pay a pretty penny for quality that will keep serving you well for years.
![Jenni Kayne Favorites on Hello Lovely](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/jenni-kayne-cozy-favorites-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
![Miramar chaise in a lovely grey-green room with side table, orb lamp, and candle - Jenni Kayne.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image-5.png)
![Modern French Nordic Get the Look on Hello Lovely! #modernfrench #homedecor #gustavianstyle #nordicfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-french-nordic-get-the-look-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
Are Sanctuary Style & Cozy Comforts Still Trending?
And howwwwww! So many ways to create a calm, sanctuary feel at home whether your jam is city or country. If you love farmhouses in the South of France, or the minimal luxe organic beauty of California casual, a tranquil aesthetic sometimes begins simply with a quiet color palette.
Do these colors from the past year still speak to you?
![Softened Refuge Color Collection of paint colors for 2022 by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams - come find these ideas for tranquil paint colors to soothe!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/hgtv-home-by-sherwin-williams-2022-paint-color-collection-banner-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Because I think they are still resonating with folks who are comforted by soft earth tones. Paint is such a relatively easy way to change the mood so a space feels more like a refuge.
![Black and white living room with abstract painting in a luxurious Atlanta home.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/white-black-sofas-abstract-art-2.jpg)
It can be as simple as identifying a space to chill, subtracting everything from it, and then slowly adding back soft, cozy layers. If your space has became cluttered during the holidays, don’t wait for spring to subtract…enjoy the benefits now!
![Alpaca Basketweave Throw in oatmeal from Jenni Kayne](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image-7.png)
While this solid white oak (and made in the USA!) desk costs more than I can afford, this image captures a pared-down, natural, organic look I’m always after:
![Newport Desk by Jenni Kayne](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image-8.png)
![Shop the Look: Cozy Nook on Hello Lovely Studio. Find decor resources to create a comfy nook kids of all ages would love! #bunkbeds #cozynook #cozyloft](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shop-the-look-cozy-nook-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
You’ll find all sorts of inspiration you never even knew you needed in books by Jenni Kayne:
![Jenni Kayne's book PACIFIC NATURAL on a light wood round accent table with white floral arrangement.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/image-1.png)
![Funny adulting humor on Hello Lovely. #funnyquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/funny-adulting-quote-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Are the 1980s Still Surfacing in Design?
While 80s influences still seem common, it seems to me that the 90s and Y2K have surged in popularity in recent months.
![1984 living room in Architectural Digest. #1980sdesign #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1980s-living-room.jpg)
Anyone else recall all the teal, mauve, windowpane patterns, preppy style, lacquered furniture, mirrored walls, waterbeds, curvy mod furniture, and paneling from the Reagan years? Let’s walk down memory lane for a moment…
![Funky 1980s family room with lofty ceiling, wood paneling installed on diagonal, and earth tones - @jenniferthenc_realtor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1980s-decor-family-room-paneling-fireplace-@jenniferthenc_realtor.jpeg)
While I’m not mad at bentwood dining chairs, the sofa, or mushroomy lamp shades from 1984 (below), those rigid straight lines of the sofa and Ikea Lack tables seem so harsh. Folks need soft edges and curves in the 2020s!
![Ikea 1984 catalog cover - simply the best you can afford.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ikea-1984-catalog.jpg)
Remember bedrooms like this?
![1986 Ikea Catalog cover](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ikea-1986-catalog-cover.jpg)
Are Houseplants & Indoor Gardens Still Trending?
Last year, House Beautiful declared indoor gardens to be the top wellbeing interior trend, and it certainly seemed accurate.
![Sunny room lined in limestone at Patina Farm filled with potted plants - design by Brooke Giannetti. #patinafarm #gardendecor #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #agedpots](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/french-farmhouse-interior-design-giannetti-patina-farm-limestone-sunny-potted-plants.jpg)
There are new businesses everywhere specializing in providing and caring for plants in offices and workplaces.
![Tower of houseplants and a vintage boho vibe with teal walls - @lola.deor. #1980sdecor #tealwalls](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/teal-walls-plants-organic-decor-lola.decor_.jpeg)
I have more plants than ever, and while they are suggestive of clean, fresh air, they don’t actually clear toxins from the air as much as uplift spirits.
![Just Add Houseplants: BH&G at Walmart Finds on Hello Lovely Studio. #houseplants #planters #terrariums](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JUST-ADD-HOUSEPLANTS-walmart-bhG-banner-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
The trend of demanding more sustainability is going strong. We are all ditching plastic and welcoming natural, non-toxic materials that are not manmade.
![Beautiful bespoke kitchen with deep blue-gray Shaker cabinets (deVOL) and white marble counters - design by @clarenceandgraves. #Englishkitchen #shakerkitchen #bespokekitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/devolkitchens-custom-bespoke-uk-dark-kitchen-cabinets-clarenceandgraves.jpg)
![Funny tweet about dad on Hello Lovely. #funnytweets #dadquotes #oneoffhumor #sarcastichumor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/funny-humor-quote-hello-lovely-studio-why-spend-do_less_dad.jpg)
Did GREEN Turn Out to Be as Much of a Color Crush as Expected?
Green probably soared even higher than anyone expected, and I’m sure you have seen it everywhere. AD noted,
“…shades like emerald bring a sense of tranquility and rejuvenation into any space, whether it’s a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, or office. (It’s part of that ongoing process of reconnecting with nature.)”
![Green plays a starring role in this Ashley Whittaker designed interior with elegant staircase, Gracie wallpaper, and arched doorway. #traditionalstyle #greeninterior](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ashley-whittaker-interior-design.jpg)
![9 earthy green paint colors from Benjamin Moore to consider - Hello Lovely. #greenpaint #paintcolors #earthygreen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/9-EARTHY-GREEN-PAINT-COLORS-swatch.jpg)
If you’re into a serene kinda green, you’ll definitely want to peek at THIS too!
![French farmhouse kitchen with cabinets painted Farrow & Ball Green Smoke - Vivi et Margot. #frenchfarmhouse #kitchen #farrowandball #greensmoke](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/008-vivi-et-margot-french-farmhouse-kitchen-ilve-range-farrow-ball-smoke-green-cabinets.jpg)
We definitely saw a lot of folks painting walls, trim, and ceiling a singular shade.
![Moody dark green painted paneled walls and furniture in a kitchen dining area with industrial sconces and bespoke design - deVOL.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dark-moody-kitchen-deVOL-NY-showroom-banquette.jpeg)
![Funny tweets and humor quotes on Hello Lovely Studio. #funnytweets #funnyquotes #humorquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/funny-tweet-quote-marathon-good-way-to-respond-erinchack.jpg)
Was the Past Year Colored With Minimalism or Maximalism?
It depends on who you ask and where you look, but because of economic woes and other factors, minimalism seemed on the rise. It may depend somewhat on where you live. Last year, House Beautiful (UK) reported a 535.88% increase in minimalism searches.
![Green bedroom wall (Tarrytown Green HC-134) in a gorgeously organic and artful Seattle home - Nest on Capitol Hill. #tarrytowngreen #greenbedroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tarrytown-green-benjamin-moore-hc134-bedroom-wall-nestoncapitolhill-cat.jpg)
Yet Architectural Digest reported a different perspective:
“After being confined to our homes for so long, the sterile nature of minimalism is out! More people are pivoting hard into maximalism with weird, whimsical, and wiggly decor pieces that are bursting with unapologetically fun energy.”
![Cheerful yellow gallery wall with art in Jenny Sweeney's darling boho colorful art studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hello-lovely-studio-jenny-sweeney-yellow-art-studio.jpg)
I wouldn’t be surprised if in America, we’re split right down in the middle like everything else!!!
![Beautiful, whimsical black cat art with happy colors - Jenny Sweeney.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/0001-black-cat-jenny-sweeney.jpeg)
Think about it. Millennials appear to love traditional style with vintage and nostalgia.
![Serene and zen rustic bathroom design with freestanding tub and Japandi style - @thevenetianpantry. #bathroomdesign #japandi](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/thevenetianpantry-japandi-bathroom-freestanding-tub-serene-rustic.jpeg)
And for those interested in their grandparents’ style, it is hard to really be a minimalist.
![Dark green walls and art wall in living room - Come explore Dark Green Paint, Autumnal Greens & Interior Design Inspiration!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/023-deep-teal-green-walls-gallery-wall-living-room.jpg)
GenXers like me seem to like a more spare look, rotating items rather than seeing everything from inside the storage cabinets.
![Serene, minimal, rustic bathroom design with vessel sink and round mirror - @framacph.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/framacph-rustic-minimal-luxe-bathroom-round-mirror-vessel-sink.jpg)
What is your take on the minimal vs. maximal trend for the 2020s?
![Vintage clawfoot tub in a serene white bath with plantation shutters - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/001-hello-lovely-studio-fall-bathroom-clawfoot-tub-table-hyrdrangea-candle-plantation-shutters-4.jpg)
![White roses in ironstone vintage pitcher on farm stool with clawfoot tub - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/hello-lovely-studio-white-roses-bathroom-clawfoot-tub-4.jpg)
![One-off funny humor quote on Hello Lovely about life on earth. #funnyquotes #oneoffhumor #sarcasticquotes #lifequotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/funny-humor-quote-on-hello-lovely-studio-humans-credit-scores-ultragloss.jpg)
Is Modern Farmhouse Style Waning?
When earth shut down in 2020, a whole lot of people began working remotely from home and many moved at least temporarily, to more rural environments.
![Leanne Ford designed entry and stairs in her Pittsburgh guest cottage - photo by Erin Kelly for Pittsburgh Post Gazette. #modernrustic #vintagestyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/leanne-ford-guest-cottage-living-room-stairs-pittsburgh-postgazette-erin-kelly.jpg)
Style-maker and designer Leanne Ford left LA for country living in Pennsylvania and said this about how her collection with Crate & Barrel was born:
“…it seems like everyone either moved to the country or wanted to. I fell for this look that
feels dusty, rusty and a little glam.”
![Leanne Ford designed home office area of a MCM home on Restored by the Fords (HGTV) - photo by Alexandra Ribar. #homeofficgoals #modernrustic #minimalluxe #rusticluxe #roughluxe #homeoffices](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/0001-home-office-minimal-modern-rustic-luxe-leanne-ford-restoredbythefords-hgtv.jpg)
In case you haven’t yet peeked at her laid back approach to decorating a Sears house in the country (with second floor ceilings so low, she couldn’t even stand up, see the tour here:
![Cozy Neutral Decor for Home - Hello Lovely Studio. #interiordesign #furniture #decoratingideas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cozy-neutral-decor-hello-lovely-studio-banner-furniture-interiordesign.jpg)
The thing is, while we may not see the term “modern farmhouse” in 2023 as often as past years, marketers are clever. There will be new terms to describe the style! What we used to call “modern country” in the 90s became “farmhouse” and then “modern farmhouse.” Ya know?
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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