A departure from the natural, woody emphasis of Scandinavian hygge style is clearly visible in the latest interior designs. Photos: dpa
Few trends have been as important to home decor in the past few years as hygge (pronounced as hoo-gah). But the Scandinavian principle of simple cosiness is starting to make way for something new.
These four new trends in interior design for 2020, as seen at the interior design trade fair Ambiente in Frankfurt, Germany last month, can take your hygge home to the next level.
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Giving a new twist to a popular design principle
A departure from the natural, woody emphasis of Scandinavian hygge style is clearly visible in the latest interior designs. Photos: dpa
A darker new trend, dubbed "precise and architectural" by interior design insiders, is bringing an industrial look and darker colours into the home.
Dark tones are becoming increasingly fashionable again, often in combination with gold accents.
The trend towards bright, friendly Scandinavian-style furnishings is slowly fading – and reinterpreted with new influences.
Black and white decorations are also an eye-catcher.
The Hollywood Regency interior style emphasises black and white patterns, mirrored surfaces and above all, gold accents.
The new home decor trend “Hollywood Regency” isn’t for everyone. But hints of tinseltown can be easily integrated into the popular Scandinavian hygge style, for example.
Strong earthy colours such as intense yellow are the order of the day this season.
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