Thanks in large part to social media, decorating trends these days fly by. And while redesigning your home is a commitment, that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in one of the popular home decor looks you’ve had your eye on. The easy solution? Throw a party! Whether it’s brunch, dinner, or afternoon tea, invite your friends over and satisfy your design urge with a themed party.
Here, we explore five aesthetics that are on everyone’s lips and how you can try them out before you fully commit.
If you live in the year 3000 while everyone around you is in 2024: try a Y3K look.
This futuristic Y3K trend may not be for everlasting home decor, but it’s definitely cool for a party. Think sleek lines, metallic accents, and a color palette dominated by silver, black, and neon. Break out the classic silver party streamers and dim the lights. Skip the floral decorations and adorn your tabletops with LEDs that will create an out-of-this-world atmosphere. Your favorite Trader Joe’s appetizers may not be cutting edge, but your decor certainly will be.
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If you love colors and unique treasures: set a dopamine decor table.
Dopamine Decor is all about decorating with things that make you happy and showcase your personality and style. If you’re planning a party, choose a unique object that you love and build around it. Maybe you have a cool lemon decor and want to highlight fruit as a theme. Accentuate the motif of your choice and decorate with accessories in complementary colors. You can even use real fruit as a centerpiece or have the menu inspired by your chosen object.
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If you can’t wait for the next season of Bridgerton, opt for quirky pastel colors.
Classical music: If you can handle a Victorian-era English accent and an afternoon stroll, consider inviting your friends over for a Bridgerton-style afternoon tea. Incorporate sugary pastels like periwinkle, pink and lavender into your decor, combined with shapes like scalloped edges on plates or napkins and tiny floral prints. Oh, and of course, don’t forget the scones.
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If you want to try a foolproof trend: use color drenching.
Color drenching is a bold trend and simply means painting everything the same color: the walls, the woodwork, the ceiling, and even radiators or furniture. While this is quite a challenge for your home, it’s great for a party, especially if you’re stressed about putting together a table setting or decoration. Color drenching makes decorating a breeze – everything will match if you stick to the same color. The key to making this trend work is to focus on different textures, fabrics, and shapes in the color of your choice. Choose a shade you like and try to find all your decor and serveware in the same color or a similar shade.
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If you love the warmth of a café, try Café Core.
The core cafe trend aims to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in your home that is reminiscent of a cafe. Soft neutrals like creamy white, warm gray, and subtle browns pair well with light pops of color and plenty of glassware. Try this trend by hosting a brunch. Set up a coffee bar, lay out a selection of pastries, and have a few of your favorite paperbacks or some aesthetically pleasing coffee table books for your guests to browse. Head to your local thrift store and look for unique coffee mugs, teacups, and saucers. A varied assortment will look unique and reminiscent of a French bistro.
Set the mood with a gentle playlist in the background and add the finishing touches to your room with an intense scent, such as a sandalwood or cedarwood candle.
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