--- title: Three Trends For 2021 description: With a new year comes new design trends. Here are 2021's top trends for new homes. image: https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hubfs/SB%20Blog%20Featured%20Images%20Jan.png --- - [Follow on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/swanbuildhomes) [Follow on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/swanbuild_homes) - #### Leading builders of Modular Homes in NSW, VIC, & SA - - [1800 008 024 1800 008 024](tel:1800%20008%20024) - #### Leading builders of Modular Homes in NSW, VIC, & SA [![Swanbuild](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png?width=190&height=112&name=Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png) ![Swanbuild](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png?width=190&height=112&name=Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png)](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/) - Menu - [Home Designs](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/building-plans/) - [Plans](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/building-plans/) - [Inclusions Packages](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/inclusions-packages/) - [Buy a Display Home](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/display-homes-for-sale/) - Building With Us - [Our Process](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-process/) - [Pricing Made Easy](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/pricing-made-easy/) - [Modular Construction](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/modular-homes/) - [Quality Guarantee](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/quality-guarantee/) - [Testimonials](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/testimonials/) - [About Us](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/why-swanbuild/) - [Why Swanbuild](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/why-swanbuild/) - [Our Team](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-team/) - [Our Vision, Mission and Values](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-vision-mission-and-values/) - [FAQs](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/faqs/) - Inspiration - [Blog](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au) - [Virtual Tours](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/virtual-tour/) - [Videos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/videos/) - [Internal Photos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/internal-photos/) - [External Photos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/external-photos/) - [Design Guide](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/design-guide/) - Commercial - [What We Build](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/what-we-build/) - [Why Build Modular](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/why-build-modular/) - [Our Projects](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-projects/) - [Contact](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/contact/) - [Book a Consultation](https://homes.swanbuild.com.au/consultation-request) - [Visit Our Display Homes](https://homes.swanbuild.com.au/display-visit) - [![Download Catalogue](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2500450/interactive-375802331590.png)](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIEhKx1e%2B2O2%2F2AhzGtTuHvNhFYRMyjRgufkWgBUV8AqahpHEayB8s88mK4QhNAFPL1ovYbpfwC%2FjwUDKf05dahdnMmLebgMhf5Rf70dskO%2FEb1eSuiMiTCLxJKG6asGUlWfz1vWLI2aHELgWgxA8L4xew5XPmGYq6Q4RB2JjpcAJcEU2aPjOYhok8afxsJwtrDZEvE%2BVN1FeLcF1p%2Fuu0ShKSPnItK9igE0hshaudts1W6&webInteractiveContentId=375802331590&portalId=2500450) - - Search for: - - Search for: \\ # Three Trends For 2021 [Swanbuild](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/author/swanbuild) 17, February, 2021 ![](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hubfs/SB%20Blog%20Featured%20Images%20Jan.png) With a new year comes new design trends, and 2021 is no exception. After the year that was, it is easy to comprehend why they reflect what we craved in 2020: rooms that are adaptable and functional; designs that bring nature indoors; and strategies that make our inside spaces feel bigger. #### **Adaptable layouts and multifunctional rooms** After our experience with working and facilitating remote learning from home, many are considering how spaces in their homes can be adapted for various situations. Think office by day, lounge at night, or office during the week and rumpus room on weekends. Assess the value of adding built in desks (gone are the days of working from the kitchen bench) and enough storage to hide your work away when you are not working. Also consider the area behind your back at your desk, as we now invite people into our homes with video conferencing. Connected rooms with double doors or hidden pocket doors can bring spaces together but also allow privacy and flexibility when required. ![Flexible work from home spaces](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/2-Feb-14-2021-03-08-11-16-AM.png?width=700&name=2-Feb-14-2021-03-08-11-16-AM.png)  #### **Connecting with nature** Since spending more time at home, we appreciate the calming effect of the great outdoors. Blur the lines between indoors and outdoors with big picture windows and large sliding stacker or concertina doors. Invest in a verandah or alfresco so you can enjoy the outdoors partially (or fully if you add the ability to enclose your alfresco) whilst remaining shielded from the elements. Earthy tones are also back in vogue. Beige, brown, olives and yellow accents offer warmth and diversity and are replacing once popular whites and greys. ![Blur the lines between indoors and outdoors](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/1-Feb-14-2021-03-08-11-11-AM.png?width=700&name=1-Feb-14-2021-03-08-11-11-AM.png)   #### **Oversized and bold tiles** Larger tiles help to make a space feel bigger, provide less visual clutter, and have less grout to clean! If selecting simple, oversized tiles, consider handmade, artistic, patterned or colourful tiles as an accent. Perhaps have simple large format tiles on your walls, and a floor with a unique pattern. Alternatively, for just a hint of fun, try simple floor and wall tiles with accents of patterned tiles as splashbacks or shower niches. ![Large tiles make a room feel bigger](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/3-Feb-14-2021-03-08-11-42-AM.png?width=700&name=3-Feb-14-2021-03-08-11-42-AM.png) If you would like to know more about our designs and modular homes, [contact us for more information](http://swanbuild.com.au/contact/) or [organise a complimentary consultation](https://homes.swanbuild.com.au/consultation-request).   [![New Call-to-action](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2500450/2dce422f-21fa-42c5-bc7f-85c26e268f98.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2500450/2dce422f-21fa-42c5-bc7f-85c26e268f98) [Insider](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/topic/insider) [Home Design](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/topic/home-design) [Lifestyle](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/topic/lifestyle) [Tips](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/topic/tips) ## Related Posts ### [20, March, 2017 Interior Design Trends That Are Set to Shape Our Homes](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/interior-design-trends-set-to-shape-2017) ### [28, January, 2025 Swanbuild Predicts: The Must Have Home Trends for 2025](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/home-trends-2025) ### [2, March, 2026 Trend Forecasting: What Our Clients Want In Their Homes For 2026](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/trend-forecasting-what-clients-want-2026) ![Accreditation logos 2025 9001](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Accreditation%20logos%202025%209001.png?width=83&height=160&name=Accreditation%20logos%202025%209001.png) ![Accreditation logos 2025 Green 14001](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Accreditation%20logos%202025%20Green%2014001.png?width=80&height=160&name=Accreditation%20logos%202025%20Green%2014001.png) ![Accreditation logos 2025 Yellow 45001](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Accreditation%20logos%202025%20Yellow%2045001.png?width=79&height=160&name=Accreditation%20logos%202025%20Yellow%2045001.png) Accreditations ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems ISO 14001:2015: Environmental Management System ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Building License # VIC Domestic: CDB-U 49079 VIC Commercial: CCB-U 62548 NSW: 260670C SA: BLD264723 Contact Details: Swan Hill: 210-214 Karinie St Swan Hill Victoria 3585 Bendigo: 45 Fairview Rd Kangaroo Flat Victoria, 3555 Phone: [**1800 008 024**](tel:1800%20008%20024) [Follow on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/swanbuildhomes) [Follow on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/swanbuild_homes) [Follow on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/swanbuild) [Follow on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmDDRMUEn1A-jsNOplgoetQ) Email: [**sales@swanbuild.com.au**](mailto:sales@swanbuild.com.au) Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am-4:30pm [FURTHER ENQUIRIES](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/contact/) Quicklinks - [Virtual Tour](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/virtual-tour/) - [Our Story](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-story/) - [Commercial Buildings](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/commercial-buildings/) - [Internal Photos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/internal-photos/) - [External Photos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/external-photos/) Copyright 2021 © Swanbuild