These are the biggest home decor trends of 2017. How to bring them into your home

1. Create serenity

2. Choose simple

As we Marie Kondo–ize our lives down to only those things that matter most, we’re choosing everyday, functional objects that are meant to last and give us a bit of happiness every time we pick them up. It could be the mug we drink from each morning or the bottle opener we use at the end of a long day. Bottle opener, Mjolk.

3. Try oil slick surfaces

Iridescent surfaces that produce a shimmering, rainbow-like effect have found their way onto everything from mirrors to vases and even utensils. Mirror, candlesticks, Elte. Console table, pendant lights, VdeV Maison. Vase, Mjolk. Diamond mirrors, Cb2. Mirror (on floor), West Elm. Baskets, Far and Wide Collective. 

4. Hang interesting mirrors

Treated surfaces, dynamic shapes and modern metals make the latest batch of mirrors more akin to art pieces — so use them like one. Hang them in pairs, lean them in groups or just mount a knockout one on a bedroom wall. There isn’t a room in the house that couldn’t benefit from their light-reflecting magic. Diamond mirror, CB2.

5. Try a functional (and beautiful) home monitoring system

Keeping tabs on your home just got easier. From small monitors that update your phone with information about the air quality, noise levels, temperature and humidity of a room to devices that send you a video every time a person crosses your front window, you can virtually be there even when you’re not. Home monitor, Netatmo.

6. Look for artisan collabs

Partnerships between designers and traditional craftspeople have opened up a world of unique, handcrafted products. With an eye to North American sensibilities, designers are teaming up with global artisans to produce objects that benefit all. Teapot, bowls, tiles, cutlery, coaster, tassel brush, Saudade Toronto. Blue napkin, black and grey tablecloth, Far and Wide Collective. 

7. Invest in a shaggy chairs

Seek refuge in a super-snuggly chair that seems made for Canadian winters. Fabricated from Mongolian wool or faux fur, these fluffy low-slung seats are a play on the trendy ’70s vibe. Chair, Elte. 

8. Seek out soft curves

Call them an antidote to all the crisp, charcoal grey, modern-tailored rooms we’ve seen of late. Sensuous curves, whether on the arms of a sofa, the surface of occasional tables or the silhouettes of light fixtures, are heating up rooms and showing a softer side of design. Iridescent mirror, Style Garage. Cabinet, sofa, Cb2. Pendant light, table light, Elte. Side table, coffee table, Mjolk. 

9. Bring velvet home

Richly pigmented, moody rooms are the perfect backdrop for sumptuous velvet, which only adds to the drama. Used on sofas, curtains and pillows, it catches the light beautifully and tempts you to touch. Velvet ottoman, HomeSense. 

10. Introduce geometric shapes into your space

Bold, graphic shapes have been popping up on pillows and rugs for a while, but now we’re seeing these patterns move onto furniture in the form of paint, parquetry and intricate inlaid tile work. Cabinet, Cb2. Vase, Elte. Pendant light (on floor), VdeV Maison. Coffee table, art, West Elm. Pillow, bench, Style Garage. Pendant light (hanging), Mjolk. Magazine stand, stylist’s own.

11. Choose frosted glass lamps

After years of clear glass topping our favourite light fixtures, things are getting a little frostier. Look for lamps paired with of-the-moment metals like brass or gold, and choose bulbs with a warm glow. Table light, Mobilia.

12. Invest in some beautiful mid-century modern furniture

The strength and durability of the mid-century modern trend means a constant reworking of its ideas. At its core is a love for functional design paired with long-lasting materials like teak. Accent chair, The Bay.

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