The 7 Biggest Home Trends of 2020 – WWD

As home has become the place for essentially everything this year — office, gym, lounge area — it was inevitable that consumers would invest what disposable income they could on home furnishings and decor. Just as there were quarantine fashion trends to emerge this year, here WWD spotlights seven of the biggest home trends of 2020.
1. Glam Games
High profile designers got into gaming — a popular quarantine activity — with elevated designs on these classics.
Jonathan Adler Tiger Lacquer Card Set
Jonathan Adler’s Tiger Lacquer card set.
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Louis Vuitton Billiards Table

Louis Vuitton’s billiards table.
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Ralph Lauren Home Fowler Chess Set

Ralph Lauren Home’s Fowler chess set.
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2. Pillow Talk
Your home’s most important seating area deserved accent pillows with easy comfort and style.
Hermès Avalon Terre d’H Pillow

Hermès’ Avalon Terre d’H pillow.
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Jonathan Cohen Multi Color Fabric Felted Pillows

Jonathan Cohen’s multicolored fabric felted pillows.
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Overland Argentine Cowhide Pillow

Overland’s Argentine cowhide pillow.
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3. Bright Colors
Colorful mood-boosting, vibrant accents helped bring positivity into the home.
Dior Dessert Plates

Dior’s dessert plates.
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K.Haring Glass by Higher Standards Tray

K.Haring’ Glass Collection by Higher Standards tray.
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MoMA Design Store Swing Tumblers

MoMA Design Store’s Swing tumblers.
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4. Aroma
Alongside cozy dressing, candles and diffusers helped to stimulate your senses in a relaxing way.
Cancelled Plans’ 90s Baby Candle

Cancelled Plans’ ’90s Baby candle.
Lafco Frosted Pine Reed Diffuser

Lafco’s Frosted Pine reed diffuser.
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Byredo Cotton Poplin Candle

Byredo’s Cotton Poplin candle.
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5. Fun Shapes
From playful candles to uniquely shaped decor, this trend livened up even the smallest spaces.
Anissa Kermiche Love Handles Ceramic Vase

Anissa Kermiche’s Love Handles ceramic vase.
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Lex Pott Twist Candles

Lex Pott’s Twist candles.
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Lightology IC T2 Table Lamp by Michael Anastassiades, For Flos Lighting

Lightology’s IC T2 Table Lamp by Michael Anastassiades, for Flos Lighting.
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6. At-home Bar
Made a drink. Enough said.
Bisette Vintage Gucci Ice Bucket

Bisette’s Vintage Gucci ice bucket.
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Buster + Punch Rockstar Bar

Buster + Punch’s Rockstar bar.
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Fendi Shot Glasses Set

Fendi’s shot glasses set.
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7. Retro
In a year of nostalgia — the revival of Juicy Couture’s tracksuits and Sanrio’s playful fashions — retro decor and furnishings were another way to relive happier times.
Hunting Season Rectangle Table Lighter

Hunting Season’s rectangle table lighter.
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Hermès Les Necessaires d’Hermes Cabriolet Chair

Hermès’ Les Necessaires d’Hermes Cabriolet chair.
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Crosley Voyager Turntable

Crosley’s Voyager turntable.
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