Interior Design Trends: Incorporating ACRE™ Into Your Plans

In recent years, interior design trends have shifted more towards creating serene, nature-inspired spaces that promote wellness and sustainability. Building materials that offer natural aesthetics, earthy tones, and organic textures are at the forefront of this trend and are applicable to use across your living space. 

ACRE™ by Modern Mill offers a versatile solution for homeowners and designers looking to embrace these trends. Made from upcycled rice hulls, ACRE combines beauty, sustainability, and durability, making it ideal for creating timeless interiors.

Below, we’ll explore the top trending interior features and how ACRE can be used to elevate these spaces:

Incorporating Biophilic Design Elements

Biophilic design, which emphasizes a connection to nature, is one of the most valuable interior design trends for its wellness benefits. By using natural elements or simulated nature in living spaces, occupants can expect improved morale, productivity, creativity, and reduced stress. Plants, art, and materials that resemble outdoor elements, like natural wood, are all effective stimuli and can make a living space look aesthetically pleasing as well.

Before embarking on your biophilic design journey, opt for simulated-nature products that can effectively mimic and have a variety of other benefits. ACRE by Modern Mill is a more cost-effective option to rich tropical woods and can match the beauty of species like cedar, ipe, teak, and mahogany.. Simulated natural products like ACRE are also more durable and often require less maintenance over time.

Warm and Cozy Spaces

Most people want their living spaces to be a place of comfort and relaxation, leading the style of warm and cozy design to be a popular trend. According to a survey from Zillow, home listings mentioning the description “cozy” have increased by 35% in 2024 compared to the year before.

Living spaces can add immediate warmth with the use of neutral earth tones like beige, taupe, and soft gray, creating a soothing and versatile backdrop for any style. 

Whether for accent walls, trim, wainscoting, or numerous other applications, ACRE can be the perfect addition to adding natural warmth to your home. The product’s unstained natural grain is an earthy tone that helps create a soothing environment, and is flexible to use in both modern and rustic style settings. 

Bold Color and Customization

In contrast to only using earthy tones, another key interior design trend is the use of bold and contrasting colors to draw attention to gorgeous design features. This can be done with furniture, rugs, accent walls, trim and countless other home features. When considering how building materials can be used to liven up a home, consider the products that offer flexible customization options. 

ACRE can be easily painted or stained in hundreds of approved finishes and is simple to cut, sand, and rout with regular woodworking tools, making it a favorite for DIY builders and designers.

Conclusion

The top interior design trends will continue to evolve but every person has a different vision and goal for how they want to design their living environments. Whether it’s with cozy features, bold designs, sustainable aspects, or biophilic elements – the type of building materials you choose in your space plays a major role in the design possibilities. 

ACRE by Modern Mill offers unique qualities that meet the needs of all of these design trends and help occupants bring their vision to life as well as live in healthier environments. When working with ACRE, it is essential to follow Modern Mill’s installation guides and coatings resources for optimal performance. 

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