With 2018 coming to a close, it’s high time to start thinking about ways to freshen up your home decor so you aren’t left in the past. Design trends for 2019 will welcome inspiration from nature and art, while focusing on self-care, comfort and purpose. We’ve compiled a list of home design trends that will give your home new life in 2019, as well as home design trends to avoid in the new year.

Bring in the New Year with a Bang!

Minimalism was huge in 2018 and we don’t see it going away in the next few years. However, we do predict a trend toward more purposeful minimalism. What does that mean? Well, it means spaces will continue to be cleaner and more open, but personal decor and design won't be abandoned as uniqueness in your spaces will bring major value to your home design.

Don’t be afraid to mix genres in a thoughtful way. Avoid the over-styled matchy-matchy decor schemes like mid-century everything, and liven up your space with unique furniture pairings. Embrace eclectic combinations like a retro looking sofa with a vintage-inspired side table, a modern wall art piece and a comfortable geometric rug to bring balance to your home. Stay on trend by adding a curvy furniture piece into your space such as a rolled arm side chair in a luxurious fabric, nailhead trim and timeless tufting. Just be sure to add pieces with a common theme, like color or fabric, to still bring cohesion to your space.

Learn more about mixing and matching furniture styles here. You can also read about mixing and matching bedroom furniture.

Speaking of luxurious fabrics, velvet upholstery is the way to go this year. Velvet is not only sturdy and easy to clean, but also makes for quality couches and chairs as it can take many years before it shows any wear. If you’re not sure where to start, select a velvet accent piece in a gorgeous jewel-toned hue, which are expected to be hot for 2019, such as a mysterious midnight blue, or you can embrace the love for millennial pink with a dusty rose selection. You can also add just a touch of this luscious texture to your living space with new velvet throw pillows, or bring velvet to your bedroom with a sumptuous velvet upholstered headboard. Even your dining room can benefit in the new year from soft, velvet upholstered dining chairs.

Another color trend? Rose gold was once the hot, but now it’s not! Though we are still seeing some of this pretty color, the desire for this ultra-feminine metallic color is waning and its making room for a classic: copper! Go bold and choose a copper top table or keep it subtle by selecting beautiful wood pieces, such as side tables and dressers, accented with copper handles or trim. Adding copper to your kitchen, living room or bathroom in discreet amounts will quietly liven up your room and bring it gracefully into 2019’s hottest metal trend.

Nature is Nurturing

We’re blooming with great ideas on how to incorporate nature in your home as inspiration from nature will continue to be hot with sustainable pieces taking over the market. Quality crafted wood furniture will always look nice in your home and can add an earthy and cozy touch to any space. You can also focus on sustainability from the ground up. Learn about sustainable flooring options, such as bamboo and cork flooring.

Adding a houseplant is an instant way to balance the overwhelmingly cold, tech-driven world we often are consumed by. Desert succulents have had their time in the light though, and indoor plant trends will shift towards large-leafed tropical plants. An influx of greenery in your space will do you wonders—not only in the design department but for the added health benefits as well.

Bold colors will continue to be a strong presence in design this coming year, with bright primary colors dominating the scene like golden yellow and olive green. However, the need for down-to-earth, natural tones will dominate the scene with power players like clay, forest green and any color that evokes the beauty of the great outdoors. Rich natural shades are gracing kitchen cabinetry, leather and wood furniture, while walls are continuing to be graced primarily in white and neutral browns.

Focus on Comfort

Cozy homes and warm spaces continue to be huge in 2019, and there is no better place than the bedroom to introduce a bit more comfort into your life! Take in the desire to be totally enveloped in comfort by adding a luscious upholstered headboard or four poster bed to your lineup, and you’ll be practically guaranteed nightly bliss. Speaking of styles that focus on comfort, Hygge isn’t going anywhere—think hunkering down with warm throws and abundant candles. For more inspiration read our blog on this comfy Danish lifestyle.

The key with incorporating any hot new trend into your home is recognizing the power it can hold in transforming a space. So, keep context in mind and remember moderation will guide you to a more balanced space that you’ll love day after day in 2019 and years to come!