Interior Trends: Pinterest Predicts Key Styles in 2020

The nature of the home is evolving, whether as a sanctuary, home-office, cabinet of curiosity, or indeed a Pinterest post. Since its launch in 2010, Pinterest has become a mirror to our desires. It’s our digital centre for inspiration, style boards and sharing one’s dream interiors. But it’s also a cultural radar guiding us to where hearts and homes will travel next thanks to the Pinterest 100 annual list. Released each year, it highlights key emerging and future trends. Its ability to predict trends comes from  having access to over 320 million people using the platform and app every month. With that unique insight Arlo & Jacob wanted share what interior trends to explore, embrace and be mindful of in 2020.

Internationally Inspired

The future of home design is about intelligent encounters, cool cultural exchanges, and creating a space that stimulates conversation. For a generation who value experiences the rise of nomadic style plays to our love of travel. Think of it like a stylish version of souvenir collecting by layering your home with global finds and recreating memories of travel.

“The world feels smaller than ever as people trade influences and traditions every which way,” observed the Pinterest 100 report. Home lovers will mix old and new objects and furniture that becomes a collage of global styles such as how the Heywood sofa is styled.

Our collection of Otomi cushions plays to theme of nomadic style. Designed in the traditional style of embroidery originating from Hidalgo in Mexico, home to the Otomi Indians, its a joyous way of telling a story.

Conscious Consumption Embraces Heirlooms

A reaction against fast-consumption is driving a return to heirloom furniture that is well-made and stays with the family forever. There’s a shift toward more conscious consumption and keeping furniture out of the landfill. For many, sustainable style means using fewer products, and handcrafted ones. ‘Grandmillenial style’ or ‘maximalism’ is having a major moment too.

Finding Balance

In 2020, our homes are going to feel uplifting and lighter. Interiors will reflect our need to create a calm sanctuary. Look for upholstery that is sophisticated but soft and textural. Our homes need to promote wellness so now is the time to introduce warm, relaxed furnishings that feels welcoming. Our best-selling Henry, upholstered in True Linen Whisky, has become an instant classic for lovers of understated interior style.

Secret Garden

Our love affair with indoor plants, from statement trees to rare succulents, is already a major trend. We love an urban jungle and the surge in house plants is driving the return of terrariums and stylised pots. Plant filled interiors help give personality and add another layer to a space. Expect more quirky, oversized and bold pots, vases and greenhouses to be launched in 2020. At Arlo & Jacob all our showrooms feature indoor plants as our way of bringing the outdoors into our world. We love balancing plants and furniture for a secret garden feel.