For many households, the living room is the heart of the home. Get inspired by the top living room design trends of 2023 and refresh your furniture, colors, and textiles.
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For many, 2020 will go down in history as the year of masks, working from home, and social distancing. However, the interior design community will remember it as the year that gave birth to cottagecore. Cottagecore is an interior design trend that embraces the simple, cozy, authentic home. It is a new iteration of ‘country style’ that celebrates the old and the new. Think handmade quilts and reclaimed wood layered with industrial light fixtures and bold wallpaper. To call it an interior design trend is ironic, as it is all about renouncing the “latest thing” and creating a home that honors the individual. Nevertheless, cottagecore is in; hello rustic reverie. If you are looking to incorporate the cottagecore aesthetic into your home, here is where to start.
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RECAP AND PART 1:
Your zodiac sign can reveal a lot about your personality, with each astrological sign having its own individual strengths, traits, and desires. Are you an energetic Gemini who constantly likes to switch up their interior design style, or a trend-conscious Aries who is always one step ahead of the design game? Or maybe you’re a globe-trotting Sagittarius who loves displaying treasures from around the world.
By using your star sign to help make interior design decisions, you can create a warm and welcoming space that truly reflects your inner character. From your must-haves to your must-avoids in terms of color, style, and accessories, we’ve covered all you need to know about injecting a little personal style based on your star sign, into your home.
September 23 – October 22
Element: Air
Ruling body: Venus
First, Libras prefer to stay away from flamboyant style, opting for minimalistic interiors instead.
Although they love luxurious details and fabrics, a Libra desires a home that’s balanced between elegance and tranquility. A Libra doesn’t want their space to be too over the top.
Your interior design style is likely to be French Luxury/Rococo. Libras must avoid garish prints and modern designs. A Libra constructs a peaceful home which they fill with elegant mirrors, scattered cushions, and romantic paintings and prints. The color palette is made up of Champagne pink, lilac, and light grey. Any room decorated by this zodiac sign is sure to be a lavishly pretty boudoir that portrays absolute serenity and warmth.
October 23 – November 21
Element: Water
Ruling body: Pluto
Scorpios love to stand out and make a statement. They are passionate, seductive, and not afraid to speak their mind. Most of the respondents under this sign have chosen the Industrial style as their favorite. If you want to achieve this style you will need to invest in metal elements and furniture, be bold with black, and if you can, add elements of exposed brickwork into your home.
Secondly, Scorpio-born is passionate, determined, and decisive and once they know what they want, will not stop until they have reached their goal. Scorpio’s have no interest in fad trends or artificial decor; they want the real deal and for their home to reflect their honesty and self-awareness. As a result, those with this zodiac sign express their character by the details in their possessions and, intrigued by its history, are often drawn to mid-century gothic or industrial architecture.
Your interior design style is likely to be Industrial/Gothic. Dark colors such as emerald green and plum purple, and mixed textures including fur, silk, and wood are much-loved, while a jungle of house plants are frequently found in Scorpio homes. This sign needs to be submerged in nature – artificial plants or imitation furnishings are simply not good enough.
November 22 – December 21
Element: Fire
Ruling body: Jupiter
Sagittarius is the philosophical defender of the galaxy, who armed with a bow and arrow, is a keen traveler, curious about the wider world and what it has to offer. Therefore, this sign’s greatest treasure is their freedom.
Your interior design style is likely to be Coastal. Sagittarius loves to travel, so it’s unsurprising that their go-to interior style is coastal themed. Whether you live close to the sea or not, simply tap into soft hues of blue, grey, green, and white, a color combination that is never far from a beach scene.
Those with Sagittarius as their star sign wear their heart on their sleeve and their home is a reflection of their wild character and obsession with our planet.
December 22 – January 19
Element: Earth
Ruling body: Saturn
A sign that represents time and responsibility, and is very serious by nature, Capricorn is often seen as the father of the zodiac. Capricorn-born individuals do still lust after elegant details to admire. This hard-working sign values great craftsmanship and hand-worked touches. They honor those who took time and patience beautifully building the furniture they’ve purchased. A Capricorn’s appreciation of quality that stands the test of time makes their home a sanctuary that’s classic and heartwarming.
Your design interior style is likely to be Traditional. With a timeless sense of style, Capricorns are big on traditional, comfortable home décor. Those with a Capricorn sign are attracted to furniture that has a stately feel – think large armoires, leather sofas, or cabinets full of crystal or fine china. Their style is not trend-driven; they know what they like and it needs to be practical, economical and reliable.
January 20 – February 18
Element: Air
Ruling body: Uranus
Although they can easily adapt to the energy that surrounds them, Aquarius-born has a deep need to be alone and away from others in order to restore their power. This means it’s essential that their home is a haven of harmony and tranquility.
Thanks to the ruling planet Uranus, Aquarius-born have a visionary quality. Capable of perceiving the future and knowing exactly what they want, these interior designers are sure to choose something that will awaken and inspire them. As the water–bearer sign, the Aquarius sign loves vibrant hues and colors of the ocean, like blue, green, violet, and indigo. Their homes incorporate all elements of life too; often filled with vases and soothing Zen fountains. As an air sign, roomy space with lots of ventilation is a dream of by an Aquarius too.
Your interior design style is likely to be Avant-Garde. This sign’s design style is avant-garde and unconventional, yet also ensures the latest gadgets look right at home. Hand-painted details, DIY fixtures, and ridiculous patterns are at the core of an Aquarius’s home. Aquarius’s have a great eye for exciting artwork that provokes conversation. Sometimes even their own art work makes the walls.
Your zodiac sign can reveal a lot about your personality, with each astrological sign having its own individual strengths, traits, and desires. Are you an energetic Gemini who constantly likes to switch up their interior design style, or a trend-conscious Aries who is always one step ahead of the design game? Or maybe you’re a globe-trotting Sagittarius who loves displaying treasures from around the world.
By using your star sign to help make interior design decisions, you can create a warm and welcoming space that truly reflects your inner character. From your must-haves to your must-avoids in terms of color, style, and accessories, we’ve covered all you need to know about injecting a little personal style based on your star sign, into your home.
March 21 – April 19
Element: Fire
Ruling body: Mars
An Aries is full of energy and people are drawn to your fun, warm personality. Aries people aren’t afraid to try something new. You love to be out and about, so you prefer your home to be low maintenance.
Your interior design style is likely to be contemporary. Think hues of beige, white and black, combined with various modern textures.
The life of an Aries is constantly filled with social engagements, however those with this star sign are also lovers of their own space. To create a haven perfect for Aries, think open spaces, large sofas and beds and private areas to which they can retreat.
April 20 – May 20
Element: Earth
Ruling body: Venus
Relaxing in style is what this sign does best, and as a sensual and tactile individual, touch is the most important of all their senses. Silks, velvets and cozy cashmere showcase the Taurus’ fine taste but also provide the comfort that is at the heart of all interior decisions this decadent personality makes.
Your interior design style is likely to be Traditional Luxe. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty. Comfort, security, and a warm, peaceful environment are important to you. The best food and décor await behind the doors of a Taurus space.
May 21 – June 20
Element: Air
Ruling body: Mercury
You’re easy-breezy, a great communicator, and always on the hunt for new things. Gemini is also ruled by twins, meaning you have two very opposite sides to you, making you seem eclectic. You’re the one sign that can love traditional and modern at the same time while falling in love in an instant with the next design trend.
A Gemini’s changeable and open mind makes them creative and keen to communicate, and born with a wish to experience everything there is out there, a Gemini likes to submerge themselves and their home in memories and keepsakes. Every room in their home is different too; they have no distinct interior style but instead a collection of everything they love in one place.
Your interior design style is likely to be Eclectic. Gemini needs to be careful not to collect too much. Keeping a space clear will allow this indecisive sign to change up their home to their next desired style – which even they can’t keep up with.
June 21 – July 22
Element: Water
Ruling body: Moon
Cancers are the ultimate homebody. Your home is very important to you and it’s always cozy, comfortable, and unpretentious. People gravitate to you because of your soothing, nurturing personality.
Like crabs, who rely on their hard exterior for protection, the home of a Cancer is their safe sanctuary. Sensitive and caring deeply about matters of the family and their home, this star sign is drawn towards quaint and cozy interior styles made up of one-of-a-kind, mis-match finds.
Your interior design style is likely to be Traditional. Cancers have a great eye for spotting rare and well-desired reworked designs and antiques. When you step foot inside a Cancerian home, don’t be surprised to see photos of all of their loved ones too.
July 23 – August 22
Element: Fire
Ruling body: Sun
The king (or queen) of the jungle, Leo is the life and soul of every party. Needing space to show off their indulgence in the finer things, a Leo designs their home as regal and as loud as themselves.
Expensive textiles and deep colors, and of course gold highlights wherever possible showcase this sign’s flashy but classy taste. There is nothing minimal or simplistic about a Leo’s life or their interiors. These natural born leaders can find it extremely difficult to resist the things they want, which, in the home, can include oversized cushions made using the most lavish fabrics and large sofas or beds in rich, statement colors
Your interior design style is likely to be Maximalist. You’re regal and you know it. You were born to shine and be the star of the zodiac. In fact, many Leos have wild hair or some attribute that sets them apart from the crowd. Your home is a reflection of you – unique, lavish, and eye-catching.
August 23 – September 22
Element: Earth
Ruling body: Mercury
The efficient and practical Virgo needs their house to reflect their desire for organization and simplicity. Keeping their color palette neutral, earthy tones are loved by this sign as they allow them to feel calm and relaxed. However, for those willing to add a slight touch of color, peach, light blue, or olive green are common choices.
A Virgo’s design style is one of the minimalism qualities, avoiding mismatched or thrifted furniture which, to them, represent mess. Wooden or tiled flooring throughout also means their home can always be cleaned quickly, avoiding the antagonizing idea of a cream carpet turning mocha.
Your interior design style is likely to be Modern. You have an eye that notices every tiny detail. You need order, organization and cleanliness or you’ll go crazy. Because Virgos belong to the earth element, you prefer natural materials. People appreciate your helpful, practical personality and your need for harmony at home.
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