I’ll be the first to admit I don’t have a crystal ball and I can’t read palms. But, I do study design, analyze trends, and look to other designers for inspiration. With all of that, I’ve put together seven home design trends I believe we’ll see this year and maybe even into next year.

01. Out with gray—in with warmth.

I’ve said this before (even ruffled a few feathers), and I’ll say it again: we’re past the days of everything washed in gray. If we do see gray tones sticking around, they’ll be much warmer, almost taupe. What colors are we seeing, then? For neutrals, it’s warm-hued white, ivory, or camel. But the biggest stars are moody hues. Deep saturated tones, like navy, eggplant, green, etc.

Here are a few of my favorites:

02. Natural cabinetry.

While I don’t think white cabinets will ever go out of style, we are seeing woodgrain cabinets making a quick comeback. However, we’re not seeing the orangey oak from the 1990s. We’re seeing much more neutral (if not cooler) variations of wood tones.

03. #newstalgia

This has to be one of my new favorite terms. It’s a great way to describe mixing old and new. The bones of a room (tile, floors, paint) might be new, but we’re looking for antique and vintage finds, as well as heirloom pieces, to accessorize. This combination takes the edge off the sterileness that can come with a new build or freshly remodeled home. Vintage pieces add warmth, texture, and color and can make your home feel lived in.

Second take: We’re also looking toward objects that bring meaning to a space. Gone are the days of filling our homes with impersonal, mass-produced items. We’re looking for something passed down, sentimental, a souvenir, or even whimsical. You guessed it. DIY, upcycling, and repurposing found items will still be on trend.

04. Wallpaper

Something else from the past that is making a roaring return is wallpaper. We’re not seeing floral borders or roosters, however. We’re seeing bold and organic patterns. We’re letting wallpaper really make a statement in design.

Check out my recent journey with wallpaper.

05. Statement Tile + Counters

You’ll see this as a perfect example in No. 7, but a bold tile design can elevate a bathroom or kitchen. Pulse energy and sophistication into a room with something stunning. This idea is also playing out in countertops, where we will see striking natural stones with prominent veining and color. They’ll add a focal point and lots of drama.

06. Self-care

I started this conversation a while back when I talked about “How Interior Design Impacts Mental Health,” but this wave of self-care is making a splash in our homes. We’ll continue to see the intention in designing spaces for how they make people feel and how it affects their moods—far beyond just aesthetics.

07. Moments of Luxury

Life lately has inspired many to downsize and scale back, but it hasn’t taken away our love for luxury. There’s even a growing hashtag #microluxury dedicated to it. How does this apply to design in our homes? Making one room in our homes have a true moment while toning down other areas. Or, it could be one statement piece—a large piece of art, an inset of mosaic tile, wallpaper, or even a statement light fixture.