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TREND 2
1980S VIBE
Following years of the Mid-century Modern (MCM) design
movement, designers began asking "What era is next?" e
1980s throwback combines modern with vintage flair. Curvy
upholstery, expressionist art and urban graffiti-esque motifs
combine with high-contrast palettes. Rainbows of color
(rather than complementary duos) reign, including sweet
pastels. is trend doesn't replicate the packed spaces of
the 1980s; new home-owning millennials are adopting small
bits to bring in relevant elements for their décor.
Expect to see: checkerboard patterns, poster photography,
Lucite mixed with wood tones, rounded lamps and
accessories, brass accents, and light woods.
TREND 3
SPECIAL EFFECTS
Enhancing the 1980s feel is a group of abstract patterns,
translucent materials, metallics, neon and iridescent
elements. LED lighting and a rainbow palette (in bold or
pastel hues) add to the tech-inspired feel.
"We learned from the '80s mixtapes that everyone's
an artist," notes Julie Smith Vincenti, curator of IMC's
"First Look" trend reports. Smart-home features extend
beyond convenience to become part of our norm. Some
home décor elements are futuristic and out of this world.
Expect to see: colored glass, cosmic motifs, shiny metals,
neon colors and lighting, and urban-chic styles.
Photos: top left, courtesy of International Market Centers;
All others, Accent Décor
