Renovation Trends for 2021 2

Interior Design Trends 2021:
The Gurus Agree 

When in doubt, check with

Homes & Gardens

We asked you for your pick of the Best of 2020 and revealed some of the social and lifestyle trends that are influencing renovation design in 2021.


Now we’re turning our attention to the what's happening on the international scene. And what better guide to turn to than that doyen of the latest interior design, Homes and Gardens magazine?


At first we weren’t sure that they hadn’t missed the mark this time, though, because their hottest trend, which they’ve dubbed “rustic vogue – a sophisticated take on cottagecore”, looks remarkably like the way my grandmother’s dining room has looked for the past 50 years. But then we found out they weren’t alone...

What is cottagecore?

you ask

“Cottagecore is something that started off as very simplistic but I think it can also be mixed with touches of glamour to create a luxe traditional style,” says Instagram influencer and blogger Paula Sutton of Hill House Vintage. 


Think: Ginghams and checks, vintage prints and motifs – all set within a muted, pastel palette.


“Due to the events of 2020, I think that cottagecore, nostalgia and the need for comfort are all here to stay,” says Paula Sutton.

Got a modern home,

but love the cottagecore look?

You don't need to have a cottage or older home to capture the cottagecore feeling of coziness and comfort. Just add some plants, a few old-style cushions, rugs and blankets, and a coat of paint in warm neutral colours.


Your options aren't limited to the indoors, either. Cottage gardens can work with the most modern and minimalist homes, adding a sense of intimacy and romance to the starkest of outdoor environments. We can even build you a traditionally-styled backyard cottage, sleepout, workshop or studio to complete the look.


Cottagecore reminds us of hygge (pronounced hoo-ga), a Danish concept of creating joy and coziness in life’s everyday moments. Hygge is a state of mind, the state of being present in your environment, and having your home reflect the fact that it’s filled with family, friends and history.


Isn't that just what we need in these troubled times?

For once,

the other gurus agree

When that other guru of interior design trend picking, Vogue, asked several top interior designers what home trends we'll see in 2021, one word stood out: comfort. “Comfort, practicality, and making your home your sanctuary on every level,” said one. “The importance of comfort, wellness, and sustainability will continue to be a priority,” said another.


“Staying in is the new going out,” says Elle Decor designer Brad Ford. “Since people have had to adjust to what outside entertainment looks like, I think you're going to see more attention paid to what that looks like inside the home. Bigger TV’s, better sound systems, and more comfortable and considered lounge seating will become a priority in order to enjoy new blockbuster movies or headlining concerts.”

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