Millennial Minds

As we enter the new decade of the millennium, the millennials are breaking out of their shells and growing to live as their own person in this world. Growing up and leaving the comfortable nest that they grew up in to make a home of their own. Now, this home needs to be just like this generation is - independent, bold and smart. Keeping all these thoughts in mind, we tried to curate some ideas on how these young minds can decorate the interiors of their lovely adobes and give their homes a soul.

Paint the town blue

The Pantone colour of the year is classic blue and since this generation is all about keeping up with trends, this colour is a must have in their homes. This calm shade of blue is regal and timeless and can easily be incorporated in your homes as this hue influences everything from upholstery and fabric to furniture and accessories. “Millennial always want to feel connected, therefore the best way to incorporate classic blue into our homes is through small splashes. You can create a small themed corner using the different hues of blue colour like a set of blue vases together on a console or simply adding blue crockery in your kitchen can do the trick,” suggests Nitin Jain, Founder and Managing Director, INV Home.

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Get the room right

Your room is your ‘me-corner’ in the world, the one place where you let your hair down and be yourself. So while you design each corner of your home with precision, this place needs all the extra effort. “While designing a room for the young brigade, one must always set up multipurpose storage, look for pieces that have more than one use and take up less space. It is also good to incorporate various art pieces to add a little character to the room. One can consider transforming the room by adding an accent wall as well,” recommends Natasha Jain, CEO & Co-founder, Bent Chair.

Always classy

If you prefer floral chintzes around your living room over a bold-hued accent wall then you are a ‘grandmillennial’, according to writer Emma Bazilian. This section of millennials prefer classy styles over current trends. So how can you instil your old school choices while decorating your homes? Natasha says, “Grand millennial style is all about a traditional design with a twist: blending elements of classic design like scallops, topiaries, natural fibre rugs and more with a contemporary edge. For grand millennials, an abode with old-school decorating techniques coupled with layered decor would certainly be ideal. You might consider it outdated, but for a person with grand millennial style leanings, it’s soothing yet comfortable.”

Keeping up with trends

New year means the rise of new trends. So how can the trend-obsessed generation be left behind? Neutral colours, geometric patterns, floral designs, neon lighting and bold monochromatic and patterned backsplash will be all over the place this year. “Millennials prefer to opt for quirky and attractive decors that can convert their place into a happening one. Using neutral colours for walls along with geometric patterned furniture can just serve as a perfect mix. Besides neutral colours and geometric patterns, floral design is also a rising trend on the horizon. You can integrate floral patterns on your walls or furniture if you have neutral-hued walls,” supports Swaran Singh, Founder, Adarsh Furniture.

Think, avoid, style

The joy of styling your own home is indescribable and we try everything to make it perfect. So what are the few things we should keep in mind while designing our humble adobes? “Interior design trends are cyclical in nature and therefore, no trend lasts forever. For starters, using the shade grey is an absolute no-no, which was actually a big highlight last year. Metallic accent furniture have also fallen out of favour. With green and sustainable design in picture, metallic furniture is considered outdated now and is thus suggested not to be used. Also, the industrial look that gained a lot of popularity earlier is no longer followed and recommended to be implemented in a millennial’s home,” lists out Natasha.