Use 2018 design trends to add style to a home

Submitted by Windermere Homes & Estates

You may not have the biggest or the best house in the neighborhood, but if you put these design insights to good use you can be the proud owner of a super stylish abode.

According to interior design experts, the work they're doing, and the industry shows they're attending, minimalism will continue to be a strong trend in 2018, cozy comfort will be combined with cold technology, and vibrant colors will be splashed across the walls.

More minimalism

Interior designs that pare a room to only the most essential items will continue to be a leading style. The same is true for open layouts with few walls. But experts say the look is also becoming a bit more relaxed and less structured. In other words, it's okay to flaunt a few more possessions these days, and even be a little careless in how they are arranged.

Cozy Comfort

Adding to the more relaxed minimalist look is a complementary trend to incorporate more coziness – especially around all those cold, metallic objects of technology (big-screen TV, computers, surround-sound speakers and more). For example, consider using a freestanding room divider to create a cozy nook in one corner of the living room.

Get creative and have some fun in 2018 re-designing your home!