Home Decor Ideas to Transform Your Space

Your home is a reflection of your personal style. It’s a space where you can relax, entertain and create lasting memories.

With countless home interior design ideas to choose from, it’s not always easy to make a decision. To get an idea of how we, as a nation, like to decorate our homes, Berkeley Group carried out some research among homeowners in the UK.

In this article, we’ll take you through some of our favourite home decor ideas, all of which have proven popular with the British public.

Five of Our Favourite Home Interior Ideas

The Cottonworks development by Berkeley Group. A sewing machine sits on a wooden table, surrounded by plants, neutral-coloured pillows and a woven chair.

1. Natural Materials

In our increasingly digital world, there’s a growing desire to reconnect with nature, even within our homes. Our research reveals that nearly a third (29%) of homeowners surveyed are opting for natural materials in their interior design.

These home decor ideas see designers opt for materials like wood, copper, canvas, concrete and other natural resources for their furniture. The fact that these materials come from nature lends authenticity to a house or flat, and when you add your own choice of house plant into the proceedings, a 'natural' home takes on a calm and almost introspective feel.

This trend has proven popular for centuries and is more so today than arguably ever before thanks to our increased interest in interior décor based on natural materials.

2. Floral Fabrics and Wallpaper

A large, luxurious bedroom in Berkeley Group’s Princes Chase development. Behind the large bed frame is a floral wallpaper, featuring a black and white floral print.

There is a common misconception among interior design enthusiasts that floral fabrics and wallpapers are somehow old-fashioned. This is an easily busted myth, and the British public agrees, with residents choosing floral fabrics and wallpaper as their second favourite home interior design idea.

The great thing about floral fabrics is their flexibility and variety. The sheer number of different combinations you can pick from when applying floral fabrics to a room means that you'll never run out of options. You can tailor each wall and fabric to your own furniture as well; we recommend a gentle palette with gold highlights to make for a subtle, yet eye-catching backdrop.

3. Abstract Burst

A stylish living room in Chelsea Creek, a Berkeley Group development. The room features a deep green velvet sofa, a grey armchair, red cushions, and a glass coffee table.

Where to start with abstract home decor ideas? Birthed from the combined artistic forces of Romanticism, Impressionism and Expressionism, abstract art is vivid art, which enjoys substantial departure from any visual references that the world has to offer. Put simply, abstract works step away from reality and into the figurative imagination, and 13% of those surveyed said they loved it.

When it comes to interior decorating ideas, abstract design indicates a desire to depart from the norm and make a statement in the face of the reign of minimalism. This allows a great degree of personal preference. Bright patterns infused with striking colour schemes set abstract rooms apart from those in other homes. Pair these with bold geometric patterns to bring out an expressionist touch to proceedings.

4. Curved furniture

A spacious, modern living room in One Blackfriars, a Berkeley Group development. The room features a curved sofa, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.

Curved furniture is back! Our survey revealed that 12% of the UK are fans of curved furniture within their home interior decorating ideas. This marks a significant change from our previous love affair with Scandinavian squares and minimalist lines.

This trend can land on just about every item of furniture you own if you want it to. Curved armchairs and sofas are naturally more comfortable and can significantly soften the look of a room. Meanwhile, curved lighting can spread ambience across a room more efficiently, and curved coffee tables and bar stools stand out much more, wherever they're placed.

Curved furniture often makes for a fine addition to any home. It brings a level of drama and intrigue to the space, with its implementation suggesting an interior designer who wants to indulge and take more risks.

5. Velvet Furniture and Furnishings

A large, open-plan apartment with a stylish dining and living area. The space features red velvet chairs at the dining table and a green velvet sofa in the background.

Velvet has long lent itself as a material to the luxurious and indulgent side of interior decorating. Recently that seems to have affixed itself rather nicely in the public's imagination, with 11% of those surveyed favouring the style.

Velvet comes in different textures and shades, likely contributing to the material's popularity. Because of its versatility, velvet can work nicely both in stripped-down styles and over-the-top maximalism, working its magic on sofas, stools, armchairs and beds. More so than just that, the different varieties of velvet, such as patterned velvet and crushed velvet, can suit individual furniture items.

From an aesthetic perspective, the soft and indulgent luxury that velvet brings to any room is a worthy addition to any home.

Find Your Dream Home with Berkeley Group

Feeling inspired by these home decor trends? Transform your house into a home with Berkeley Group.

Our thoughtfully designed properties provide the perfect canvas to style your new home to suit you. From contemporary apartments to luxurious family homes, we have a wide range of new homes for sale, with something to complement every taste and lifestyle.

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