Try This Designer-Approved DIY TikTok Decor Trend 2022

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Cottagecore

If you’re not yet familiar with the decor trend of Cottagecore, it’s basically exactly what it sounds like: floral tea sets, chunky throw blankets, and baskets everywhere.  Check out the hashtag on TikTok and you’ll get an eyeful of home tours, DIY tips, and more that might just inspire you transform your own abode into a fairy tale-esque destination.

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Cloud Mirrors

Not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get crafty? The trendy “cloud mirror,” made from polyurethane foam, could be an easy way to upgrade your bedroom on a dime. Sara Queen, senior designer at Lisa Queen Design, has some sage advice. “Be sure to cover the entire frame and don’t leave any wood or metal showing to prevent it from looking cheap,” she says.

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Rattan

The ‘70s-era rattan trend has been popping up everywhere over the last year or so — and not just on your patio. In terms of its presence on TikTok, decor lovers are getting creative with the material in DIYs (like turning a basket into a light fixture), so take a look if you’re open to some fresh ideas. As for Queen’s advice for incorporating rattan in your home, she warns against overdoing it.

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Sculptural Furniture

Some of the most coveted home decor accounts have one major thing in common: Statement sculptural furniture (think soft geometric chairs, sofas, and tables). And according to Stone, this trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.  These bold forms make a statement on a large, human-sized scale, artfully filling our social posts with more than just hands and small decorative objects.

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Dried  Flowers

Dried flower arrangements have been popping up everywhere — in the most unique ways — so of course they’re all over TikTok, too. And according to Stone, the latest way to try it is going big.  This year, we can see more use of high-impact, sculptural grasses (like pampas and bunny tail) with a focus on bright colors, abundant volume, and gorgeous textures.

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Twisted  Candles

If you love the sculptural trend, but want to try it on a smaller scale. this popular TikTok tutorial ought to be right up your alley — and all you need is some warm water and your choice of taper candles. If you don’t care for a DIY project, there are some very cool ones available on Etsy.

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Dark  Academia

Taking a quick glance at the videos tagged #DarkAcademia on TikTok, you could easily find yourself in Hogwarts territory. But Queen says there’s a way to try this decor style in a more sophisticated way. Try aged books that look a little worn and are in brown and neutral tones.

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Soft Girl

The so-called “Soft Girl” aesthetic extends to fashion and beauty, too, but in terms of decor, it’s all about traditionally feminine hues and motifs. It’s anything but subtle, but Stone says that a more evolved version could be on the horizon.  The color palette will move towards a more sophisticated expression with jewel tones and elegantly incorporating heritage prints in new and unexpected colors or pattern-on-pattern.

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