5 Big-Picture Design Trends Popular Right Now

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If you want to know where home design is headed, just follow the enthusiasm. We asked dozens of design and remodeling pros what gets them excited lately, and their responses reveal a snapshot of popular colors, materials and features on the rise. Here are five design trends you can expect to see more of in the coming months.

1. Warmth

By far, the word we heard most from designers was “warmth.” Warm tones, warm woods, warm and welcoming spaces — homeowners are craving warmth. You see this manifest in a shift from cool whites and grays to warm off-whites, tans, beiges and creams. Earthy tones and organic colors are popular as well. “Lots of browns,” designer Lauren DeBello says.

These palettes help create inviting and cozy environments. “Currently, our color palettes are focused on warmer tones,” says architect Justin Bell of Ruggles Mabe Studio.

This Orange County, California, living room by Gonterman Custom Homes features many of the elements pros see trending now. They include a warm palette of creams, tans and browns; an organic modern style; arches and curves; and layers of pattern and texture.

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