How Trendy Is Your Home Decor?

Updated by August ,18, 2022

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Have you recently renovated or moved? If so, do you ever wonder how ‘on-trend’ your home decor is?
Experts say the decisions we make with our home decor can be purely practical, purely aesthetic, or a little bit of both. Here are so steps to consider to make your home décor trendy

Dedicated activity spaces

Particularly since COVID-19, it’s vital to have dedicated spaces in your home for work, play and rest. Dedicated spaces for all sorts of activities are an important part of planning your home decor and avid home decorators agree, with increased searches for “home bar”, “media room”, “library” and “studio.

Outdoor living

More and more residents are dreaming of a beachy lifestyle or at least home decor that exudes it, with a huge increase in interest in greenhouses, decks, and outdoor dining.

Idyllic bathrooms

Bathrooms are one of the most popular interior spaces to be redecorated or renovated. According to the latest 2022 Houzz & Home Australia report, bathroom upgrade spending from homeowners has increased from $15,000 to $17,000 year on year. Specific search terms were “bathroom mirrors”, “baths”, and “ensuite”.

Pool design

Experts say interest in pool design has surged recently, with search terms like “pool house”, “swim spa” and “pool cabana” seeing a mass increase. There’s been an increase in searches for poolside designs.

Preserving charm and character in home decor

Something that homeowners are increasingly looking to do with their spaces is to maintain the original charm and character of their homes. There’s been a spike in searches for “exposed brick”, “balustrade” and “industrial” which shows that designs and decor associated with period-style homes have become more sought after.

Custom home decor storage

There’s nothing better than when you can turn storage into stylish home decor, which is reflected in the uptick in people searching for custom cabinets and professional cabinetry.

Native gardens

Interestingly There has been a big growth in people searching about native gardens. These h ome gardeners can help by creating natural landscapes that provide a safe haven for wildlife and benefit the environment.

Source: Joycelyn Marigold - Africa Home Building News