Posted on 14 Dec 2019

45 Millennial Home Decor Trends You'll Wanna Adopt

Drink a shot of kombucha for every piece on this list you want. You'll go down fast!

Sharanya Haridas

by Sharanya Haridas

BuzzFeed Staff

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1. World map artwork to signal our love of travel and "experiences, not things."

2. Tropical prints to subconsciously resist global warming and the destruction of rainforests.

3. Brass-finish decor whose regality defies our recession-era coming-of-age.

4. A stylish bar cart to flex at your next party, because what millennial prefers going out.

5. White marble surfaces and accents, because minimalism.

6. A rug with a classic "Moroccan trellis" pattern you'll find on every fashion blogger's Instagram.

7. Accessories in millennial pink and its metallic version, rose gold, because we don't believe in gender and everyone should be able to enjoy the best colour ever.

8. A gallery wall because we love the nostalgia of printed selfies.

9. An accent table with hairpin legs, for the love of all things mid-century modern.

10. A modern update to the classic Chesterfield sofa in colours like "avocado green".

11. Sustainable materials like wicker, rattan, and cane. They're everywhere in furniture, storage, and lighting.

12. All things terrazzo - a gorgeous smooth material textured with chips of marble, quartz, granite, glass, etc.

13. Your initials as a showpiece to remind everyone what the coolest letter of the alphabet is.

14. A folding tray so we can snack and binge-watch from the comfort of our beds!

15. The "it" chair of our generation: replicas of the Eames DSW chair. This is a quintessential mid-mod piece of furniture with clean design, a shell shape, and distinctive legs.

16. Sassy quotes in Hindi.

17. Doormats with personality.

18. A favourite scented candle, and usually, a whole collection.

19. Velvet, particularly jewel tones, particularly in the living room.

20. A chunky knit throw blanket that's incredibly hygge.

21. A Himalayan pink salt lamp that cleanses and purifies the atmosphere.

22. Mixing colours and textures, as embodied by the rainbow wall hanging trend.

23. A fantastic yoga mat to exercise, meditate, and stay centred.

24. An aroma diffuser with essential oils because aromatherapy is mainstream for millennials. #selfcare

25. Zodiac-themed products because astrology is a millennial's true religion.

26. Floating and open shelves to show off our latest reads and showpieces.

27. Agate coasters, usually with a gold trim reflecting our love for natural, organic luxury.

28. Brush lettering and bridesmaid font items because we're optimistic like that.

29. Indoor plants like cacti and succulents, so you can truthfully tell your Tinder dates you're an "urban farmer."

30. Whimsical motifs, usually with a tropical vibe. Popular options include: pineapple, avocado, flamingo, owl, cactus, tropical leaves, French bulldog, and unicorn.

31. LED string lights add coziness and romance to any space, while also having that raw industrial look millennials adore.

32. For a more modern take on string lights, try neon signs and cinematic lightboxes that let you keep changing and customising the message.

33. A Tarot card deck to guide us through an uncertain future.

34. Seemingly vintage analog clocks to prove how "real" we are, even though we look at our phones more.

35. The "Grandmillennial" decor trend, which involves appreciation for old-fashioned and outdated styles that your grandma might like, such as wicker (#11 of this list), floral chintz, needlepoint, decoupage, etc.

36. A multi-functional and sustainable woven round pouffe, in this millennial-approved mustard colour.

37. Decorative pillows with a motif personal to you, like playful monkey emojis that perfectly embody millennial love of texting.

38. Vintage Edison bulbs in your favourite shape.

39. Board games, though technically not decor, often occupy a place of pride in millennial living rooms.

40. A room divider for privacy if you, like many millennials, have housemates.

41. Bohemian macrame and tassel hangings.

42. Strategically placed natural healing crystals.

43. A beautiful bedspread that doubles up as wall tapestry. Mandala designs are especially popular.

44. All things IKEA!

45. And no millennial home is complete without an Amazon Echo Dot to get answers from Alexa, play songs, and turn your home into a smart home.

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