READING THE TRENDS

With the 2021 just around the corner, this is the moment to reflect and assess the décor trends that would sustain, perish or take root with stylized flair. TIHG brings eight experts who share their reading of the design tea leaves, based on their experience and understanding of this space.

- Arushi Chaturvedi

ANUSHKA CONTRACTOR, PRINCIPAL DESIGNER , ANUSHKA CONTRACTOR

“Homes today will be designed with more purpose and functionality since we are all working from home. Now, the desire for uniquely curated and crafted interiors is quite high. To create this collected feel, statement pieces are used to add depth and flair to space. Shades of blues, particularly dark ones, will be a 2021 trend for creating elegant and contemporary spaces. Neutral tones will also remain a staple as far as colour schemes are concerned. These colours are gentle to the eye which encourages relaxation and experimentation with various kinds of bold artistic pieces and paintings. Light shades of wood have popped up in everything from furniture to accent walls like paneling and cabinetry. With its raw colour and aesthetic, light shades of wood in interior design is a trend that we can expect to remain strong through 2021.”

SEEMA PURI MULLAN, CO-FOUNDER, SEZA

“There seems to be a shift from using neutral tones to bright colours like peacock blue, yellows and of course blush which seems to be here to stay. Curvilinear forms are back with a bang, everywhere you see arches, capsule shapes, half curves, full curves, everything wants to make a circular statement. Colour wraps entire volumes, people have thrown caution to type wind! I however still believe that good design is timeless whether we look at interior design, architecture or product design. Create spaces that are elegant, speak a unified language so that many years later after trends have come and gone your design still looks relevant.”

SUPARNA HANDA, MANAGING DIRECTOR , SARITA HANDA