The 5 Most Popular Design Trends of the Past Decade

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The 5 Most Popular Design Trends of the Past Decade

At the risk of being dramatic, this is the end of an era. 

In a few short weeks, we’ll be kissing the 2010s goodbye and saying hello to a brand new decade: The 2020s. And while we can’t wait to see what the new decade will bring to our homes, we can’t help but get a little nostalgic about the past ten years

Simply put, this decade was a game-changer for interior design. Not only did the 2010s birth a number of now-infamous trends, but it also changed the way we actually buy our home décor.

Ready to go on a walk down memory lane? We’re sharing the trends from the 2010s that will go down in interior design history.


 Mid-Century Revival

You don’t have to be an interior design expert to know the 2010s we’re all about mid-century modernism. Yes, we know the trend originated in the 1950s and 1960s; however, there's been a huge resurgence over the past 10 years. From Florence Knoll-inspired sofas, to boxy nightstands, to dining room tables based on Eero Saarinen’s Tulip style, mid-century modern touches have become almost synonymous with the 2010s.

But have you ever stopped and wondered why? According to one design pro, the key to this comeback might be popular culture. 

Fabulous Farmhouse 

 Another pop culture phenomenon that shaped interior design? Fixer Upper.

“Chip and Jo’s Fixer Upper Modern Farmhouse style defined this decade,” Wood says.”The style re-introduces us to cozy, warm spaces that are welcoming and inviting for friends and family.”

If you covered your home in shiplap, distressed wood, and matte black accents, congratulations! You did the 2010s right.

Direct-to-Consumer Craze

If the past decade has taught us anything, it’s that it’s entirely possible to buy great home décor from the comfort of your couch. From the big boom of boxed mattress to the influx of Internet-famous sheets, plates, and, yes, even furniture, your dream house is just a click away.

 Problem is, the direct-to-consumer model makes it tricky to try out your home décor before you buy. Here’s hoping 2020 can bridge the gap between the Internet and the real world.

Plant Power

 Bought more plants than you’d like to admit this past decade? You’re not alone. Over the past few years, we’ve decked out our homes in fiddle-leaf figs, monsteras, and practically anything else that can fit into our spaces. But for many, plant parenthood is so much more than a design trend; it’s a lifestyle

Haven’t hopped on the plant bandwagon just yet? The good news is we don’t think this trend is going anywhere anytime soon. 

Sustainable Style

As the influx of sustainably-minded companies argue, it’s all too easy being green. From brands like The Citizenry, which partners with artisans around the world, to toxic-free brands like Studio Ziggy, the design industry is thinking more strategically about how they produce and source their home décor. And we’re not the only ones who are on board with this fad.

“I was so happy to see a rise in natural, sustainable materials, a reverence for handmade, and the idea of story driving many design decisions,” says interior designer Caroline Rafferty

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