Hottest 2018 Home Trends, According to Pinterest

Pinterest recently released a report about the top 100 trends based on Pinning activity. And the home and interior design category is blowing up. There’s currently more than 14 billion home looks on Pinterest and the category continues to grow, with a 75% increase in Pins compared to last year.

Why hear what 2018’s trends will be from one company when you can get the lowdown from an entire cultural collective? Here are the hottest 2018 home trends, according to Pinterest.

Spa style

The ultimate staycation starts in your spa bathroom. Image: Bloc Architecture

Exotic resort living and spa-inspired bathrooms are big. According to Pinterest, the keyword “spa bathrooms” is up 269%. Looks like a zen, relaxing home environment that’s inspired by your favorite vacation will be one of the biggest 2018 home trends.

Wall art

A big wall art statement is a must for 2018. Image: Studio Mills Design

Pinners are obsessed with wall art, especially gallery walls and collages. On a search for most repinned Pins in the home category, at least several gallery wall Pins and large-format art pieces were in the top 15. Pinterest confirms my findings by reporting that the search term “big wall art” is up 637%.

Mixed metallics

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Mixing golds, stainless and copper tones continues to be fresh and interesting. Image: Schanstra Design Group

Metallics are popular already, but they’re still rising in popularity. Mixed metals seem to be the favorite, with Pins for “mixed metallics” up 423%.

Terrazzo

Terrazzo floors are eco-friendly and low-maintenance. Image: Mina Brinkey

Pinterest may have uncovered an upcoming trend. Saves for the word “terrazzo” are up 316%. Terrazzo floors are what normally come to people’s minds, but you’ll see terrazzo surfaces, walls, countertops and more in 2018.

Farmhouse style

This farmhouse kitchen remodel by Joanna Gaines features sage colored cabinetry. Image: HGTV

We may not need Pinterest to tell us that farmhouse design will probably be the hottest design look for 2018. But keywords related to the look, such as the color “sage” (up 170%) and “herringbone wood patterns” (up 131%), confirm it.

Do you use Pinterest? What do you think are the hottest 2018 home trends?

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