In this article, Design Details—conveniently located in Portage, Michigan (MI)—are here to tell you everything you need to know about this summer’s hottest interior design trends. We also proudly serve the greater Kalamazoo area, including Kalamazoo, Portage, and Mattawan. Contact us today to learn more!​

Capture the refreshing feel of summer all year long by incorporating the colors of your favorite ice cream flavors into your home decor. Pastels are a great way to add character to your home. Take the plunge and paint all of your walls in your favorite light and cheery colors. If you’re uneasy about committing to painting your entire space or you’re worried you may not love the colors in a year or two, go with a neutral color for your space and add pops of these ice cream inspired colors throughout.

Brass kitchen and bath fixtures are on their way out. That being said, shiny fixtures and accessories can add a look of sleek simplicity. Use tall, elegant fixtures in your kitchen or bathroom to create an elegant, luxurious look. Steer clear of short, stubby faucets and fixtures. Pay attention to the other colors in the room. Off-white, muted purple and gray add to the luxurious look with these sleek chrome fixtures.

While geometric patterns were on-trend in 2017, the trend continues and expands into 2018. One popular way to incorporate the geometric look into your home is by using geometric tiles. Use them in your walk-in shower, kitchen backsplash or flooring throughout your home. Geometric wallpaper makes a bold statement and can be perfect for accent walls. Geometric artwork, fabrics for throw pillows and rugs, and other geometric accent pieces are all great ways to incorporate the look into your home.

Every day we learn more and more about the added health benefits of incorporating house plants into our living spaces, and there’s nothing more relaxing than bringing a little bit of nature indoors. Add hanging plants for shelves and mantelpieces and some tall, leafy varieties for bare corners and side tables for added visual interest.

While rooms that feature all smooth textures can feel sleek and modern, it’s important to incorporate different textures into your living spaces to prevent them from feeling sterile and cold. Add other textures strategically to give your home more character and make it feel more like home. Consider adding a wool rug to tile or hardwood floors or a canvas wall hanging to add visual interest to a bare wall.