Maximalist Colors and Prints

Whether bright colors are appealing to you or not, they're an undeniably easy way to infuse some zest into a space. Even those who lean towards minimal colors and textures will appreciate how easy it is to incorporate a bright hue or two into a living room—and this doesn't necessarily mean you have to break out the paintbrushes.

Vintage Revival

While this will be big in the living room, it extends to other parts of the home including dining spaces and bedrooms. It's also the perfect opportunity to test the waters with DIY and refurbishing, and it even ties into the movement for sustainability in some ways.

Minimalism Returns, Too, and Multifunctionality
Multiple experts have mentioned that minimalism is having a major comeback—yes, right alongside maximalism. But this isn't just quiet colors and simple silhouettes, it goes deeper into the concept and meaning of minimalism, including rooms that can double as more than one space.

Bringing the Outdoors Back In

The focus on bringing bits of nature into our indoor spaces and mentioned how we'll most likely see it unfold in terms of trends. "This year we will be seeing large trees in living rooms and kitchens, another strong trend that goes right alongside this one is oversized planters in natural colors made out of natural materials such as jute, ceramic, and even concrete."

Furniture Is Rounding Out

Sharp, sleek, modern—these are all words that have been floating around for a couple of years now, particularly when it comes to furniture. Though there has been a huge love affair with retro style (and it just might be sticking around), shapes are certainly morphing.

Nods to the '70s Are Here to Stay

Though silhouettes around the living room are rounding out—at the very least couches and chairs—other parts of retro style aren't going anywhere.

A reemergence (or a continuation for some) of '70s-inspired designs. "We will be seeing more of terra-cotta, sage, and mustard as well as mid-century furniture trademarks—peg legs on sofas, cabinets and tables, teak wood tones, and highly textured fabrics."

Sustainability Is Staying (for Good)

Sustainability is by no means a trend, it's a must, but now more than ever people are fortunately truly focusing on incorporating it into their homes. There are plenty of ways to make this happen, too, whether it's repurposing, upcycling, or focusing on where you're getting your furniture and decor and what it's composed of.

Things Are Getting a Little Moody

Stormy, mysterious shades were everywhere a few years back and it seems that penchant to pick pewter or midnight blue for living areas hasn't fully dissipated. Helft says it'll most likely be in the form of walls—paint or wallpaper being the methods of choice.