Pinterest Predicts 12 of the Most Popular Home Decor Trends for 2021

As the clock winds down on 2020, Pinterest has released its much-anticipated annual report on the top emerging trends for the year ahead – including home decor and design elements. From neon bedrooms and modern mud rooms to “cloffices” and a new hybrid trend called Japandi, stay ahead of the curve as you enter 2021. Visit our Pinterest page for more home and garden inspiration.

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Japandi

According to the Pinterest report, there’s been a 100 per cent uptick in searches for the term “Japandi.” Doesn’t ring a bell? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. A combination of Japanese aesthetic (sparsely decorated walls, minimalist vibes) and Scandinavian design (warm textiles, plant decor), Japandi emphasizes function over abundance and look so perfect together we’re surprised no one thought of it sooner. Revisit all of Pinterest’s 2020 home decor predictions.

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Cloffices

Due to expanding work-from-home policies, people are spending more time at home than ever before. Which would go a long way toward explaining why a certain tongue-in-cheek term is popping up on Pinterest. “Cloffices” are exactly what it sounds like – an office in a tiny closet – and it has doubled in searches since this time last year. Find more ways to make any room double as an office (yes, even the bathroom) or peep this small but mighty “cloffice.”

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LED Lights

This one’s a biggie with the Gen Z crowd: neon rooms – which has been searched eight times more than it was around this time in 2020. But it doesn’t stop there – kids these days are all about vibey lights, hence the surge in searches for such terms as “mirrors with LED lights” (doubled since last year) and “LED signs” (tripled in searches). We’ve also got the scoop on the top design trends for 2021, according to HGTV Canada experts.

A renovated bathroom with checkered floor tiles and a copper soaking tub by a window next to potted plant

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Deep Soaking Tubs

Since we’ve all spent a lot more time at home than usual these last few months, it’s not surprising that renovation ideas are percolating in our minds. Bathrooms, in particular, are top of mind for the Pinterest crowd, specifically when it comes to installing deep soaking tubs. The zen-inspired feature is up by a whopping 145 per cent, suggesting that many of us are in need of a little R&R. Add to that the increase in searches for “bath in bedroom freestanding” and we’d say tubs will be all the rage in 2021 – much like this copper beauty featured on the latest season of Brother vs. Brother. Take the full tour of the Hollywood mansions renovated by the Property Brothers to see more.

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Candle-Making

Based on the Pinterest trends report, many of us embarked on a quest for new hobbies to keep us busy on weekends. (Gee, we wonder why?) “Candle-making for beginners” received an 80 per cent increase in searches. Not sure if you’re ready to dive head-first into a brand new DIY project at the moment? Consider snagging one of these zen home decor items instead.

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Crochet Basics

We’re all getting a little more crafty, aren’t we? Crochet home decor ideas have been a Pinterest staple for years now, but the fact that “crochet basics” has skyrocketed in searches by more than 155 per cent suggests that, much like the candle-making, we’re all in desperate need of a new hobby – especially one that also helps us decorate in a budget-friendly manner. For inspiration, check out this tiny Toronto rental that is a masterclass in DIY design.

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Bath Tea Recipes

We’re telling ya, bathrooms are big this year (remember the deep soaking tubs?). Elevate your self-care routine by creating your own herbaceous and soothing bath tea recipes. The search term has had an upward trajectory in the last few months, coming in at 60 per cent higher than it did around this same time last year. And while you’re soaking in the tub, check out these house plants that help reduce humidity in the bathroom. Looking for some culinary inspiration? Check out Pinterest’s food trend predictions for 2021.

A grey and white spacious mud room with a window overlooking the living room and plenty of storage space

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Modern Mud Rooms

Not every house has a mud room, but it’s obviously a popular interest among those who do. “Modern mud rooms,” in particular, has doubled its searches since 2020, resulting in an influx of design ideas for this oft-neglected space.

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Coloured Glassware

This one’s a doozy: people have been furiously typing “coloured glassware” into Pinterest’s search so often that it’s rocketed to 135 per cent higher than it was at this time last year. For folks looking for an easy and budget-friendly way to inject pops of colour into your kitchen or dining room, this just might be the solution you’ve been waiting for this whole time. Drinking glasses, pitchers, vases and bowls are all fair game.

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Sleep Blends for Diffusers

Whether Pinners were searching for essential oils to purchase or make at home from scratch, “sleep blends for diffusers” was up by 80 per cent in searches on Pinterest. After 2020, we’re all yearning for some zen vibes.

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Protection Crystals

Most popular among millennials, “protection crystals” were a biggie with a 100 per cent higher search than this time last year. It’s not surprising given many of us were likely repelling negative energies in our own ways. From amber to obsidian, there’s a plethora of crystals to choose from. Find more ways millennials decorate their homes differently.

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Knife Painting

Count this one as another highlight for the DIY crowd: “Knife painting for beginners” clocked in at 150 per cent higher in searches compared to early 2020. What is it exactly? With its flexible steel blade, painting knives allow the artist to mix colours and textures for acrylic painting. Looking to paint a refurbished cabinet? This might just be the best way to tackle your new project.