When it comes to crafting the perfect home, every design enthusiast knows that furniture can make or break a space. Choosing the right pieces–either custom-made or West Elm–can elevate your entire home aesthetic. To help you make sense of the furniture trends to watch out for in 2019, we checked in with top designers and industry tastemakers for some guidance. From blush-colored upholstery to unique, handmade pieces, these are the top furniture trends to keep on your radar in 2019.

OXIDIZED OAK

"Out with the old, in with the oxidized oak. 2019 will bring more furniture and cabinetry that is a blackened version of our tried and true white oak. It will provide the comfort and grounding people are looking for in their spaces."

LUXE HEADBOARDS

"Imagine savoring sweet dreams at home nestled beneath sumptuous fabrics. Upholstering your headboard in jewel-toned velvet adds a touch of sophistication in the often subdued sanctuary of any bedroom.”

MULTIFUNCTIONAL FURNITURE

"Life feels uncertain and chaotic right now. We are hearing more and more that our clients want to simplify their homes and interiors. To that end we believe we will be seeing more multifunctional furniture in 2019, like this chair and drink table combination from BDDW."

HANDCRAFTED AUTHENTICITY

“A return to handcrafted authenticity, especially when it comes to furniture and decorative arts versus buying mass produced pieces will be much more popular in 2019.”

BLUSH TONES

"Blush is the new neutral. It pairs with grays and naturals for a calming palette. It can be combined with bold colors like navy, forest green, or citrine, and it allows the bold color to be the hero." 

GEOMETRIC PATTERNS

"I’m currently being inundated with geometric patterns. We’re moving away from tight tribal repeats and more into loose, over scaled and asymmetrical shapes. Perfectly imperfect." 

NATURAL MATERIALS

"Our fascination with natural materials and the visual texture they add to our interiors will continue. Natural stones, quartzite, and, even terrazzo, used in unexpected categories, merge luxury and practicality in a way that makes indulgence a little more palatable."

CURVY DESIGNS

"Next year, embrace a curvy design aesthetic. 1970’s-inspired rounded furniture will continue to take over. Rounded back chairs are a chic way to bring the curvy trend into your home."