A new year means new ways to redecorate your home, and these bold trends are exactly what every house needs. We reached out to our friends at Sweeten (check out their blog here), a free service that matches renovators with general contractors, for the hottest home decor trends of 2019 — and let's just say, the new year is looking damn good. Update any room with these tips and tricks that are so simple and easy, you'll wonder why you didn't think of them before.
Make it your New Year's resolution to make a change in 2019 with one of these sophisticated looks. Here's to a new year and a new spin on home decor!
Blue cupboards add a dash of color without going over the top.
These blue hues are subtle and sophisticated.
The bright blue color contrasts well with the white tile walls giving the kitchen more character.
Dark blue cupboards add a striking contrast to an all-white kitchen.
Make any kitchen pop with these bold blue accents.
A floating sink gives the illusion of more space in your bathroom, no matter how small it might be.
Expertly elevate your sink for a chic new look.
Accentuate your bathroom floor by exposing it with a lifted sink.
To achieve a chic and clean bathroom look, simply elevate your sink off the floor.
Make more space in your bathroom by putting extra storage under your floating vanity.
Give your bathroom a chic upgrade with full-tiled walls.
Create unity in your bathroom with complementing tile designs.
Floor-to-ceiling tile on the walls adds much-needed dimension to the rest of the bathroom.
Tuck the microwave into a cabinet to add more counterspace in the kitchen.
Pull-out drawers are easy to hide and hold more items than one might think.
Hide messy cupboards in one swift motion with easily retractable cupboard walls.
A pull-out pantry is easy to keep clean and keep hidden.
Blending appliances in with cupboards makes the whole kitchen look clean and cohesive.
These sleek cupboards refine the whole kitchen as well as the surrounding rooms.
Create more room in a small space by consolidating your appliances and cabinets.
Instead of opting for a stainless-steel refrigerator, choose a finish that matches the rest of the kitchen.
These simple matte pieces make a big statement.
Add subtle style with these delicate matte pieces.
Revamp the look of any shower with bold black accents.
Pairing matte black pieces with a black-and-white rug creates unity between the two.
Accentuating kitchen pieces helps to refine the overall kitchen space.
Match the countertop with the kitchen appliances to create a polished look.
The small handles on the drawers make the whole kitchen feel less cluttered.
Contrasting upper and lower cabinets gives any room a subtle chic touch.
Having minimal appliances on the countertops gives way for other decor pieces to draw the attention.
These sleek appliances make the whole kitchen look more open.
Add some fun to any flooring with intricately designed tile.
Matching kitchen appliances to the flooring creates tasteful cohesion.
Playing with different patterns gives any room a little flair.
Bold walls pair well with playful designs.
An all-white room can get an instant upgrade by adding fun tile pieces to the flooring.
Differing patterns on the wall and floor can create an overall distinct style.
Make an entrance by matching your flooring to your front door color.
These foyer doors were repurposed as a headboard, giving the room a whole new look.
Give any room a new look by exposing the brick underneath.
Redo the look of your flooring by reclaiming hardwood flooring.
Unearth flooring to give your kitchen floors a new look.
Use old wood to make new shelves anywhere in the house.
Instead of extending doors into the dining room, simply change to sliding doors to save more room.
Section off rooms in the house by using sliding doors to separate each space.
Create a rustic feel by using a barn door as a sliding door.
A dark wood wall gives depth to any space.
A chic chandelier dresses up any room in the house.
Small hanging lights are delicate and simple.
Varying two different styles of light fixtures makes a room more interesting.
Bold light fixtures add flare to every room.
Give any room a completely new look with intricate wallpaper.
Play with designs and patterns to create a wallpaper like no other.
A wallpaper with wild patterns spices up every corner of the room.
Put prints in the bathroom with chic wallpaper styles.
Mix and match all the patterns in a room to create a playful look.
Vary the color of kitchen cabinets to create a striking differentiation.
Give the kitchen a bold look with blue cabinets.
Bring out a bold look by only painting one set of cabinets.
Vary the colors of the cabinets, but keep the handles the same to create a cute and cohesive look.
Pair dark wood cabinets with chic white cabinets to add a new kind of balance.
Take your bathroom to the next level by elevating the sink.
Having a faucet come out of the wall gives any bathroom a sophisticated vibe.
The gold faucet handles compliment the shower knob in a subtle and chic way.
The bowl-shaped sink and wall-hung faucet give any bathroom a elegant touch.
Match the shower pieces with the sink accents to create overall cohesion.
A waterfall countertop gives plenty of room to push in your barstools.
Use a waterfall countertop more effectively by adding drawers to one side.
Expand the reach of the countertop by creating a waterfall effect.
Accentuate the full design of the countertop by installing a waterfall counter.
Make room for additional seating in the kitchen by storing stools under a waterfall countertop.
Put a twist on traditional tile with a diverse design.
Make a statement with bold tile flooring.
Give tile a revamp by staining it a wood-like shade.