By Catherine Jozwik
Special to Waukesha County Home
Dark-colored exteriors, natural
materials, and vintage-inspired
furniture and accents are just a
few new home décor trends 2020
has ushered in.
Suzan Wemlinger, principal
designer at Suzan J. Designs in
Milwaukee, said retro styles such
as midcentury modern are partic-
ularly popular today. "The mini-
malist look is waning, and this
mixing of eras and styles will
replace it," Wemlinger said.
Some homeowners are going
with a bold approach by incorpo-
rating bright colors in their
homes, such as painting kitchen
cabinets royal blue, and even
adding eye-catching wallpaper to
living spaces. "Wallpapers in these
types of colors and patterns are
making a comeback, and not
just in small powder rooms,"
Wemlinger added. "Using these
vivid wall coverings in living and
dining spaces, as well as entry-
ways, means people really do love
color and aren't afraid to use it."
However, more subdued earth
tones, such as terra cotta and
brown, may also be back in
fashion.
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A publication of the Waukesha Freeman and Oconomowoc Enterprise • FEBRUARY 2020
2020 home trends:
Dark outside,
bright inside
Dark colors and medium to dark shades of gray remain popular exterior
choices in Wisconsin, which tends to be conservative in its home deco-
rating choices.
See 2020 TRENDS/Page 2
Wallpaper is making a comeback.