In recent months, users of the home improvement portal Houzz have been looking for elements that will allow them to connect more with the outside world and reduce the stress experienced at home due to the confinement forced by the coronavirus pandemic. Terms such as terrace or garden have been the most searched words on the platform during these months of quarantine in Spain, with residents in the country in search of expanding spaces such as the dining room or increasing the green areas of the house.
Through all the information generated on the platform, with millions of individuals and over 2.5 million home professionals, Houzz has access to unique data on how individuals are renovating and designing their homes for this summer in Spain. As the main sources, Houzz has consulted the platform's most read articles, the most popular photos on the platform and the most searched terms. Let's have a look at the summer 2020 decor trends in Spain.
Outdoor dining rooms
Many individuals will take advantage of the good weather to "expand" their home with an outdoor dining area. In this respect, we see how sofa sets with low tables that are slightly higher than normal, as well as being comfortable and durable, are growing in popularity, as they allow a relaxation area and a dining area to be created in one space. As a complement, outdoor shelving and auxiliary furniture will be a staple this summer. To achieve the right degree of freshness in this part of the house, professionals believe it is essential to have different types of plants, vertical gardens or spice gardens to make such dining areas fresh and pleasant spaces.
Vertical gardens
This decorative option has become a lot more popular during the days of mandatory confinement and searches for vertical gardens have increased by 35% on the Houzz platform in recent months. Vertical gardens can be placed in small spaces and also improve the sound insulation of the home, as well as the air quality. They can be installed in any space in the house, but professionals point out that the specific needs of the plants chosen need to be taken into account. Although most vertical gardens are located in outdoor areas, there is also a growing trend of installing them in hallways or even bathrooms.
Sustainable colours
Sustainability and disconnection from daily stress and technology are concepts that will define the colours that will be on trend next year. Warm and earthy tones like nude, terracotta and chocolate brown will be the colours of choice in living areas and bedrooms, while in the bathroom, blue tones and softer shades will be incorporated into furniture.
Entrance halls
Foyers and entrance halls, often relegated to a secondary role in the home in general, will be one of the protagonists in decoration projects this summer. Searches for this term have increased by 56% compared to the same period last year (January to May). Nautical and vintage style decorative elements will predominate in this space of the house, as well as wicker baskets, fibre carpets, lavender bouquets or rustic metal buckets.
