“In 2021, even chair rails might have to go,” says Goerg.
Walls will be going back to basics with more subtle textures through plaster, wall washes, and touch-me wallpapers.
5. Space for entertaining
Believe it or not, there will be one day soon when we can see friends and family again. (In some places, it’s already happening!) But we got so accustomed to our homes last year that we might be slow to venture out—and so we’ll be eager to gather in the comfort of our own homes.
Because of this, the pros say a popular 2021 trend will be paring down or tossing overstuffed furniture to create spacious living room environments with a lot of seating for entertaining. What will remain is bigger TV screens and comfortable sofas and chairs.