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The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

From barely-there line drawings to maximalist pattern mixing, this year's buzziest decorating ideas are easy to bring home.
By Emily Evans
The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

The start of a new decade is the perfect time to declutter and make space for what comes next. If you scrawled "redecorate" at the bottom of your resolution list, we've got you covered with the best new trends of the year—no reno required. Below, the colours, patterns and materials we’re looking forward to seeing more of in 2020—and beyond.

Trend: Preppy Pattern Play

Why be matchy-matchy when you can mix patterns? If you're over minimalism, try this eclectic, more-is-more approach to playing with patterns.

Below, a few easy ways to bring the trend into your home.

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The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020(Photo: Courtesy of The Inside)

Upcycled Quilt

Fair trade kantha quilts—like this one made from recycled sari cloth—offer pattern play with purpose. The colours and designs are all one-of-a-kind, but the best part is that they’re hand-stitched by women in Bangladesh who were once in at-risk situations.

Kantha Mini Blanket, $74, shopdignify.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Cushy Cushion

Contrasting jewel tones and geometric shapes make a lasting impression on these throw pillows.

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Embroidered Cushion Cover, $48, zarahome.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Artsy Plates

These colourful West Elm plates are hand-painted by artisans in Haiti. Use one to hold jewelry on a dresser or hang a few on your wall as art.

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Plates, from $66, westelm.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Cheery Tea Towel

Toronto-based illustrator Avril Loreti is known for her lively patterns and colours. We love this pretty design's mix of curvy lines and whimsical florals.

Waterfall Tea Towel, $24, avrilloreti.com.

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The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Wild Doormat

This affordable leopard doormat packs a design punch, but still feels chic thanks to its muted colours.

Skibet Doormat, $8, ikea.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Trend: Plum

More subdued than its millennial pink and lilac predecessors, this year's buzziest hue is versatile enough to read as a neutral. Plum furnishings and accessories give a room a delightful grown-up vibe.

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Below, a few easy ways to bring the trend into your home.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020(Photo: Courtesy of Shoppe Amber Interiors Digital Lookbook)

Handwoven Baskets

These handwoven baskets are made by a family-owned and women-led company in Mexico. Use the plum-coloured basket to display fruit and corral clutter—or leave it empty to expose the chic two-tone interior.

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Piedra by Makaua Frutero Basket, $39, goodeeworld.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Artisanal Soaps

These artisanal Canadian-made soaps get their plum colour from Red Reef Clay. The bars also contain Shiso plant, which is used in Korean herbalism. Pop them in your powder room to treat yourself.

Shiso Soap, US $18, binu-binu.com.

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The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Jewel-Toned Napkins

Linen napkins are the perfect addition to casual Sunday brunches and special occasions. These pretty plum ones will give any tablescape a lift. 

Linen Napkins, US $29/set of 2, parachutehome.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Colourful Wreath

Wreaths aren’t just for the holidays! This dusty plum-coloured eucalyptus one is right at home all year-round.

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Eucalyptus Wreath, $89, willsandprior.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Scented Candle

This festive scented candle is housed in a plummy mercury jar and almost too pretty too burn.

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3-Wick Frosted Juniper Berry Mercury Glass Candle, $30, indigo.chapters.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Trend: Sketch Art

An offshoot of the minimalist design movement, this art style is all about simple line drawings and a less-is-more approach. Art, fabrics, ceramics—this “sketchy” look will be everywhere this year.

Below, a few easy ways to bring the trend into your home.

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The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020(Photo: Courtesy of Shoppe Amber Interiors Digital Lookbook)

Sketchy Artwork

Hamilton-based artist Elissa Barber has gained a big Instagram following thanks to her work made using a single, continuous line.

PT_7 Giclée Print, $75, elissabarber.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Pretty Planter

The partial silhouette of a face takes this stoneware pot to artsy new heights.

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Plant Pot, $20, hm.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Graphic Shower Curtain

With its stacked strokes, Ikea’s new Kinnen shower curtain look like something straight from an artist’s sketchbook. Hang it in your bathroom for an instant hit of graphic pattern.

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Kinnen Shower Curtain, $13, ikea.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Gorgeous Bath Products

Certified organic and made using recycled materials, these personal care products are pretty enough to be shown-off on the bathroom counter.

Austin Austin Products, from $26 each, kotn.com.

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The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Cozy Pillow

Made-in-Canada and covered in a rich mustard pattern, this colourful throw pillow will add cheerful panache to any sofa or armchair.

Zoe Pillow, $50, tonicliving.ca.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Trend: Walnut

Teak has had its moment with the whole Mid-Century Modern revival and light oaks have also had their glory days with Scandi style taking center stage these past couple of years. Now, we’re turning our attention to walnut—it's rich, full of character and works with a range of decor styles.

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Below, a few easy ways to bring the trend into your home.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020(Photo: Courtesy of Shoppe Amber Interiors Digital Lookbook)

Sculptural Hooks

Made by hand in Stratford, Ontario, these wall hooks are a practical and pleasing addition to any front hall.

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Hooks, from $23, willsandprior.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Scandi Mirror

Ikea recently launched a smaller version of their beloved walnut-framed Stockholm mirror. The new size is perfect for small spaces, plus the mirror’s frame doubles as a shelf.

Stockholm Mirror, $70, ikea.com.

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Practical Utensils

These kitchen utensils are almost too pretty to use, but luckily they’re made from incredibly sturdy solid walnut.

Kitchen Utensils, from $8 each, cb2.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Sleek Nesting Tables

These nesting tables look great side-by-side in place of a coffee table, but also work well on their own, either as side tables or nightstands.

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Remy Nesting Tables, $169, structube.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Sturdy Armchair

Durable leather and a solid walnut-stained wood frame give this armchair serious design cred. The bentwood back and cushioned seat make it comfortable, too.

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Lento Armchair, $399, article.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Trend: Unusual Marbles

Bye bye boring marbles and quartz! Say hello to heavily veined and colourful stones! Accessories made from unusual, patterned marble prove that embracing a new trend doesn’t have to mean a big reno.

Below, a few easy ways to bring the trend into your home.

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The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020(Photo: Courtesy of McGee & Co. Winter Catalogue 2019)

Earthy Tray

This dashing stone tray is the perfect match for all the warm earth tones we’ve been seeing lately.

Marble Tray, $50, hm.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Mood Lighting

Inky black marble ups the style factor on this small-but-mighty table lamp. It's the perfect way to light up a cramped room.

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Markfrost Table Lamp, $20, ikea.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Stunning Cheese Board

Take your charcuterie boards to a new level with a veined marble board that’s reminiscent of a tasty blue cheese.

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New Shapes Marble Board, $41, westelm.ca.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Stone Sculpture

Made from unique natural baguio stone, this sculptural stone objet looks great as a paperweight, tucked on a bookshelf or sitting on top of a stack of books on your coffee table.

Sculpture $45, cb2.com.

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The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Trendy Side Table

Green is going to be everywhere in 2020 and this handmade cocktail table by Indian designer Ayush Kasliwal has a colourful marble base that’s right on trend.

Ballam Side Table, $449, cb2.com.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

Coffee Table Book

This stone-faced book profiles abstract sculptures by women, like artist Ruth Asawa. It’s an artful and insightful addition to any coffee table.

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'Revolution In The Making' by Elizabeth Smith and Anne Wagner, $52, amazon.ca.

The 5 Best New Home Trends To Try For 2020

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