Forty-five contemporary home interior styles popular among millennials, worth considering for your residence.
In the world of home decor, millennials are making their mark with unique and personalised styles. A recent roundup by BuzzFeed highlights 113 items that every millennial home should have.
- Minimalism with a Cozy Touch – Clean lines and uncluttered spaces are paired with warm textures and soft textiles to create a welcoming ambiance.
- Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Elements – Recycled, upcycled, or ethically sourced materials are used to create stylish yet environmentally-conscious pieces.
- Multifunctional Furniture – Pieces that serve multiple purposes are essential for maximising small urban living spaces.
- Bold Colors and Patterns – Vibrant colors and mixed patterns add personality to any room.
- Biophilic Design – Bringing nature indoors with plants, natural light, and organic materials is a popular trend.
- Vintage and Retro Mix – Combining modern pieces with vintage or thrifted finds creates a unique and eclectic style.
- Personalized and DIY Decor – Custom or handmade items that reflect individual style are highly valued.
The list includes various home decor items and furniture that cater to these trends. Here are some highlights:
- A yoga mat for exercise, meditation, and staying centred is a must-have.
- Floating and open shelves are used to show off books, reads, and showpieces.
- Zodiac-themed products are popular among millennials, adding a personal touch to their homes.
- A world map artwork, tropical prints, brass-finish decor, a stylish bar cart, white marble surfaces and accents, a rug with a classic "Moroccan trellis" pattern, accessories in millennial pink and rose gold, a gallery wall, an accent table with hairpin legs, a modern update to the classic Chesterfield sofa in colors like "avocado green", sustainable materials like wicker, rattan, and cane, all things terrazzo, your initials as a showpiece, a folding tray, the "it" chair of our generation: replicas of the Eames DSW chair, sassy quotes in Hindi, doormats with personality, a favourite scented candle, velvet, particularly jewel tones, particularly in the living room, a chunky knit throw blanket, and a Himalayan pink salt lamp are all popular choices.
- A beautiful bedspread that doubles as a wall tapestry, especially mandala designs, is popular.
- An Amazon Echo Dot is recommended to turn a home into a smart home.
- Vintage analog clocks are popular to prove authenticity despite phone usage.
- All things IKEA are included in the list.
- Decorative pillows with personal motifs, such as playful monkey emojis, are popular.
- Whimsical motifs with a tropical vibe, including pineapple, avocado, flamingo, owl, cactus, French bulldog, unicorn, and LED string lights, are popular.
- The rainbow wall hanging trend is popular among millennials.
- A Tarot card deck is suggested for guidance through an uncertain future.
- Brush lettering and bridesmaid font items are favored due to millennial optimism.
- Board games often occupy a place of pride in millennial living rooms.
- Bohemian macrame and tassel hangings are popular.
- Aroma diffusers with essential oils are mainstream for millennials.
- The Grandmillennial decor trend involves appreciation for outdated styles like wicker and floral chintz.
- Neon signs and cinematic lightboxes are modern alternatives to string lights.
- A woven round pouffe in mustard color is a sustainable and multi-functional choice.
- Vintage Edison bulbs are favored.
- A room divider is useful for privacy, especially for those with housemates.
- Indoor plants like cacti and succulents are common among millennials.
- Strategically placed natural healing crystals are common.
From minimalist to eclectic, sustainable to whimsical, the millennial home is a reflection of their unique personalities and values. These trends show that millennials are not just consumers, but creators, shaping the future of home decor.
- Copper decor elements, with their warm, rustic allure, add a cozy touch to minimalist spaces.
- Sustainable and eco-friendly coppers, recycled or upcycled, are used to create stylish yet environmentally-conscious pieces.
- Multifunctional furniture, such as a coffee table with concealed storage, is essential for maximizing small urban living spaces.
- Bold colors and patterns, like a sunshine yellow rug, add personality to any room, complementing the minimalist setup.
- Biophilic design, incorporating indoor plants like succulents and cascading ivy, brings nature indoors, fitting well with minimalist decor.
- Vintage and retro mix, such as pairing a mid-century modern Eames chair with a vintage wicker ottoman, creates a unique and eclectic style.
- Personalized and DIY decor, like a custom-made macrame wall hanging, reflect individual style and add a touch of warmth to minimalist spaces.
A yoga mat for exercise, meditation, and staying centered is a must-have. Floating and open shelves, displaying books, reads, and showpieces, are functional additions to minimalist homes.
Zodiac-themed products, such as a Leo-inspired print or a Scorpio-themed candle, add a personal touch to millennial homes, catering to their love for astrology. A world map artwork, tropical prints, brass-finish decor, a stylish bar cart, white marble surfaces and accents, a rug with a classic "Moroccan trellis" pattern, accessories in millennial pink and rose gold, a gallery wall, an accent table with hairpin legs, a modern update to the classic Chesterfield sofa in colors like "avocado green", sustainable materials like wicker, rattan, and cane, all things terrazzo, your initials as a showpiece, a folding tray, the "it" chair of our generation: replicas of the Eames DSW chair, sassy quotes in Hindi, doormats with personality, a favorite scented candle, velvet, particularly jewel tones, particularly in the living room, a chunky knit throw blanket, and a Himalayan pink salt lamp are all popular choices.
A beautiful bedspread that doubles as a wall tapestry, especially mandala designs, is popular. An Amazon Echo Dot is recommended to turn a home into a smart home. Vintage analog clocks are popular to prove authenticity despite phone usage. All things IKEA are included in the list. Decorative pillows with personal motifs, such as playful monkey emojis, are popular. Whimsical motifs with a tropical vibe, including pineapple, avocado, flamingo, owl, cactus, French bulldog, unicorn, and LED string lights, are popular.
The rainbow wall hanging trend is popular among millennials. A Tarot card deck is suggested for guidance through an uncertain future. Brush lettering and bridesmaid font items are favored due to millennial optimism. Board games often occupy a place of pride in millennial living rooms. Bohemian macrame and tassel hangings are popular. Aroma diffusers with essential oils are mainstream for millennials.
The Grandmillennial decor trend involves appreciation for outdated styles like wicker and floral chintz. Neon signs and cinematic lightboxes are modern alternatives to string lights. A woven round pouffe in mustard color is a sustainable and multi-functional choice. Vintage Edison bulbs are favored. A room divider is useful for privacy, especially for those with housemates. Indoor plants like cacti and succulents are common among millennials. Strategically placed natural healing crystals are common.
From minimalist to eclectic, sustainable to whimsical, the millennial home is a reflection of their unique personalities and values. These trends show that millennials are not just consumers, but creators, shaping the future of home decor.
