Millennials or Gen-Y refers to the people born between 1981 and 1996. This group, now in their 30’s, are looking to build and set up their own homes. This generation of first-time buyers is picky of how they do up their houses. And so, just like everything else, their tastes vary widely from the preferences of the previous generations.
Millennials face the need for versatile spaces. Amidst the issue of a small house within the city, they have several needs that have to be fulfilled. Whether it is a living room that doubles as an office space or a dining space for 2 that occasionally has to be able to fit in 6 people, the needs are endless.
Millennial décor is a very distinctive style when it comes to the way spaces are used and interiors and décor of houses is done.
PASTEL SHADES
They mostly pick simplistic style and lighter colours like white or millennial pink. This can be attributed largely to the fact that most of the houses bought are comparatively smaller since they are within the city. Hence, light colours and white help make the rooms look larger.
MINIMALISTIC DÉCOR
A minimalistic arrangement keeps the room spaced out and gives the impression of a larger room rather than a crowded, dingy and small house. A simple décor also helps in easy redesigning or addition of small pieces. Millennials are resorting to this contemporary décor trend for their homes.
A favourite piece of accessory is small potted plants or succulents that do not need much effort and yet give the room a pop of colour and life.
COLOUR BLOCKING
Colour blocking is another millennial trend that is setting in. Colour blocking is essentially picking out colours from opposite sides of the colour palette and teaming them together. Mustard, deep purple or blue are very popular choices with reference to colour blocking. This trend also gives a fun and quirky splash of colour to a room that might otherwise come across as dull and monotonous and giving it a contemporary decor.
Colour blocking can be done in the form of a big change like painting one wall in a room a different colour or something as small as placing a different coloured cushion on the couch or a piece of art on the wall.
CUSTOMISATION
Another trend that is picking up popularity is customisation. Millennial décor is all about customising small articles as a way of putting in a personal touch to their homes.
Customisation too has a broad spectrum. It can anything from a large picture personalised picture to neon lights with a message.
It might even be a quirky doormat or an out-of-place bookshelf or even just a simple string of fairy lights.
Some houses may also see a combination of different trends.
For instance, people might prefer paring minimalistic décor with colour blocking. Or some may have a favourite colour that they want to feature with respect to accessories or overall décor and design the rest of the house around the colour accordingly.
However, the most important thing to remember is that one’s house should reflect their personality and that an individual should be comfortable in the house they build and live in.