The 7 Biggest Home Trends of 2020

Emily Mercer, Andrew Shang, Luis Campuzano and Thomas Waller

Wed, December 30, 2020 at 5:19 AM UTC

2 min read

As home has become the place for essentially everything this year — office, gym, lounge area — it was inevitable that consumers would invest what disposable income they could on home furnishings and decor. Just as there were quarantine fashion trends to emerge this year, here WWD spotlights seven of the biggest home trends of 2020.

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1. Glam Games

High profile designers got into gaming — a popular quarantine activity — with elevated designs on these classics.

Jonathan Adler Tiger Lacquer Card Set

Louis Vuitton Billiards Table

Ralph Lauren Home Fowler Chess Set

2. Pillow Talk

Your home’s most important seating area deserved accent pillows with easy comfort and style.

Hermès Avalon Terre d’H Pillow

Jonathan Cohen Multi Color Fabric Felted Pillows

Overland Argentine Cowhide Pillow

3. Bright Colors

Colorful mood-boosting, vibrant accents helped bring positivity into the home.

Dior Dessert Plates

K.Haring Glass by Higher Standards Tray

MoMA Design Store Swing Tumblers

4. Aroma

Alongside cozy dressing, candles and diffusers helped to stimulate your senses in a relaxing way.

Cancelled Plans’ 90s Baby Candle

Lafco Frosted Pine Reed Diffuser

Byredo Cotton Poplin Candle

5. Fun Shapes

From playful candles to uniquely shaped decor, this trend livened up even the smallest spaces.

Anissa Kermiche Love Handles Ceramic Vase

Lex Pott Twist Candles

Lightology IC T2 Table Lamp by Michael Anastassiades, For Flos Lighting

6. At-home Bar

Made a drink. Enough said.

Bisette Vintage Gucci Ice Bucket

Buster + Punch Rockstar Bar

Fendi Shot Glasses Set

7. Retro

In a year of nostalgia — the revival of Juicy Couture’s tracksuits and Sanrio’s playful fashions — retro decor and furnishings were another way to relive happier times.