Creative, uninhibited, expressive: in recent years, maximalism has transcended many interiors, blown by a wave of very “gen Z” freshness. But are the days of this rich and colorful style numbered? This fall, a decor trend on the opposite side is making its way into our feeds: it is inspired by Japanese, Zen and minimalist interiors. Bye-bye to visual excess and accumulations of objects: this style instead advocates a return to simplicity, balance and purity. A result that is not always easy to adopt…
2024 decor trends: a breath of maximalism and dopamine-boosted interiors!
Since 2020, decor trends have been taken over by the obsession “maximalist“, the opposite minimalism long held up as a model in interiors. Accumulation of objects and “cluttercore” colors frank and mixed, patterns graphics, forms delirious and trinkets pop (like the disco ball)… This decorative style has arrived at just the right time for energize – et personalize thoroughly – our interiors, while nourishing our need for warmth, creativity, and even excess – to better cope with the ambient gloom.
Who said that too much was enough? Experts are even convinced that maximalism will remain trendy for a long time to come. It is pmore playfulet easier to adopt than its sworn enemy, minimalism, which puts sobriety at the center of everything, even if it means doing empty (and sad). However, this fall, a trend quite far from maximalism could create a surprise, and bring back a little calm and lightness in our interiors…
Interiors like in Japan, the new fall decor trend according to Pinterest Predicts
This is the platform’s fall trend report Pinterest which echoes this: in recent weeks, research around Japanese decor and interiors have exploded! The query “zen house” has seen an increase of +405%, “japanese bathroom” has jumped by +200%, “zen kitchen” by 160%, and there is also increasing interest in the “Vintage Japanese Art” (+270%) or to a “room with Japanese futon” (+245 %)
Minimalist aesthetics, combined to Japanese craftsmanship and the “zen” art of livingare therefore the targets of a new craze on the internet, and this obsession translates to the home! In a hectic world, it seems that we are looking again to transform your interior into a peaceful cocoonwithout unnecessary pollution. One of the major inspirations behind this comeback? The Japanese concept of Wabi Sabi, which values the beauty of imperfection and the simplicity of the natural materials. This style, which is also gaining momentum on Pinterest, favors clean spaces, simple lines and raw materials such as wood and stone. Suffice to say that exuberance is slightly put aside for the benefit of serenity and authenticity.
Japanese interiors: how to easily adopt this new trend?
But here it is: a house where nothing sticks out, and where everything is pure and balancedit’s good for advertising sets. In reality, this result is much more complicated to obtain! Don’t panic: to adopt this new trend and get all the benefits, there’s no need to overdo it. Get inspired modern japanese interiorsslightly crowded, but carefully optimized. Opt for sober, soothing, and natural colors like forest green or blue gray, and invite air-purifying plants and/or raw wood furniture into your decor. The key is to find the good balance between sobriety and naturewithout ever overloading the space!
Also favor the natural materialslike the wood, bamboo, linen or cottonuse designer but practical storage solutions, and opt for a few craft items (paper lanterns, ceramic vases, etc.) and even typical Japanese furniture (futon, tatami, small garden…) for the zen touch. Lighting is your last mission: take care of it to create a calming and clear atmosphere ! The path to simplicity is not always the easiest: but with a little patience and some beautiful decorating inspiration, you can at least bring a little zen tranquility to your home. And that’s not to be refused in the middle of the school year!
