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Stark Design on the Way Out?<\/h1>\n
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The signature look of stark, white, impeccably clean minimalist design may face declining appeal in home decor. Instead, comfort and usability will likely guide home design going forward, design experts predict in a new article at realtor.com\u00ae.<\/p>\n

The era of sheltering in place during the COVID-19 outbreak has turned homes into security blankets, where comfort reigns, they say.<\/p>\n

\u201cAustere polished concrete floors, stone walls, all-white color palettes, and industrial finishes can be found in homes nationwide,\u201d realtor.com\u00ae notes in its article. \u201cToday, that vibe feels detached from the world that we\u2019re living in, where a safe, comfortable space to hunker down is the true luxury.\u201d<\/p>\n

Designer Sheila Bridges says a trend toward \u201cmore is more\u201d design likely will take root. \u201cI believe that the trend has already begun to swung back toward maximalism; perhaps, ultimately, we land somewhere in between,\u201d Bridges told realtor.com\u00ae.<\/p>\n

Trends like wallpaper have already been re-emerging in recent years. Designers also recommend bringing out treasures from past travels and memories to display. Plush blankets and throws\u2014always a favorite of home stagers\u2014likely will be spotlighted in a bigger way going forward as they\u2019re draped over furnishings. Further, colorful pillows and geometric patterned rugs can help liven up a space<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can work wonders with lighting,\u201d Susan Solliday, president of the Arizona North chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers, told realtor.com\u00ae. \u201cThink about a fabulous hotel you have stayed in\u2014or for that matter, an image of one. They are not cluttered with things, but they do have the right lighting. The amount and type of lighting directly affects your concentration, appetite, and mood. Lighting also creates depth, shadow, and accentuates the important.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a similar aesthetic shift became apparent, designers note. \u201cPeople wanted to be at home with their loved ones, and it became more important for designers and homeowners to create homes that felt safe, secure, warm, and livable,\u201d Bridges says. \u201cHome offices or live\/work\/play spaces will continue to grow in importance.\u201d Indeed, designers predict a wave of formalized home offices to gain popularity as the transition to remote working from home continues to play out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cFarewell to Stark Spaces: How COVID-19 Is Ushering in the End of Minimalist Design<\/a>,\u201d realtor.com\u00ae (March 26, 2020)<\/div>\n
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Stark Design on the Way Out? The signature look of stark, white, impeccably clean minimalist design may face declining appeal in home decor. Instead, comfort and usability will likely guide home design going forward, design experts predict in a new article at realtor.com\u00ae. The era of sheltering in place during the COVID-19 outbreak has turned … <\/p>\n

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