Step into the world of the 2010s where individualism was celebrated and personal style was king. The exterior of houses in this era saw the rise of cube shapes with white, black, or gray facades. Large detached houses with terraces and semi-detached properties inspired by New England architecture were popular, with teak wood paneling or brushed concrete used for the finishing touches.
The roofs of these homes often featured gable roofs or open-beam ceilings, with metal roofing on verandas and sometimes with dormer windows and cross gables. Retro muntins and window awnings added character to the asymmetrical positioning of windows, while the outside doors embraced rustic country house inspiration.
Båthusparken in Stockholm. Image from vaxer.stockhom
Inside, wooden, parquet, and concrete floors were the norm, with simpler ways of laying herringbone parquet introduced. Moroccan and patterned floor tiles were also popular, along with long wooden floorboards of Douglas fir.
Flush or Shaker-inspired doors with prominent frames were the go-to for interior doors, with a wide range of handles and fittings in various metals and leather. Brick-built fireplaces and stove units with single-pane glass fronts or steel stove units were favored, and even chimney-free, bioethanol stoves in traditional or futuristic forms made an appearance.
Patterned wallpapers or painted gray or beige walls were the backdrop for sofas with linen and velvet covers, covered headboards, and furniture made from marble, brass, copper, wood, and leather. Retro design and new interpretations of older models were all the rage, with pedestals and sculptures and pretty accessories with strong character adding the finishing touches.
In the bathroom, drawer-shaped sinks, wall-mounted or on slim, lacquered metal legs were popular, along with flush or patterned frontages of lacquered MDF. Porcelain sinks on shelves and marble countertops were also on-trend, along with slim wall mirrors with integrated LED lighting and bespoke floor drains.
Gray kitchens with an absence of wall cupboards - sometimes with open shelving - were favored, with a wide variety of fittings, and brass taps and details added the perfect finishing touches.
In the 2010s, personal style and individualism were celebrated, and this was reflected in the home design trends of the era. From the cube-shaped facades to the retro muntins and window awnings, to the wooden and parquet floors and furniture made from marble, brass, copper, wood, and leather, this decade's home design style was truly unique and memorable.