Hot Summer 2020 Design Trends

Summer 2020 is officially here, and this year we're taking a deep-dive into all the fresh twists on design that come with longer days, prettier sunsets, and hours of fun in the sun. Check out the hottest trends in weddings, interior design, and decor, graphic design, and fashion - all of which revolve around a handful of this year's most popular colors. You'll find beachy, vibrant shades of blues and greens; brilliant blossom-inspired reds, oranges and yellows; and super-soft shades of yellows, pinks, and purples.

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Summer 2020 Wedding Trends to Elevate Your Celebration's Style

Put a fresh twist on a classic wedding by embracing sustainability, quiet and intimate celebrations, and trendy shades for dresses and details. Here's a closer look at each.

#1. Sustainable Weddings

From eco-friendly wedding dresses to wedding invitations printed on card stock sourced from sustainable forests and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, sustainable weddings are quickly becoming the go-to trend this summer. You can choose organic flowers, farm-to-table catering, an outdoor venue that doesn't require air conditioning, and all-natural wedding favors (like potted plants).

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#2. Quiet, Intimate Weddings and Receptions

Exclusive and highly personal, small weddings are in this season. A smaller guest list enables you to pay more attention to small details, have a more elaborate meal, and spend more time with the people you love on your special day.

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#3. Dressing to Impress

Once you've chosen the style you want - a classic wedding, something more contemporary, a completely Earth-friendly celebration, or something else - it's time to settle on your color scheme and choose accessories to match. The hottest wedding colors this year are cool, refreshing greens (like you'd see in the crystal-clear waters of your favorite beach resort), warm and rich yellows (like saffron), and coral pink.

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Interior Design Trends to Elevate Your Home's Style

Make a big splash in your personal space by checking out these three interior design trends that professional decorators are using this summer.

#1. Big, Bold and Personalized Decor

The days of cold, impersonal, and museum-like decor are gone - now, it's all about personalization. Big prints of special moments are the perfect focal point in living spaces, and many designers are using them throughout homes and offices to make rooms cozier and more comfortable.

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#2. Old + New

Mixing antiques and distressed furniture with contemporary decor is the perfect way to add visual appeal to a space. More people are choosing refurbished vintage lighting, hanging tapestries inspired by yesteryear and placing antique chests, dressers, and tables to complement otherwise-modern living spaces.

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#3. Bringing in the Outdoors

Live plants create calm spaces, and that's what everyone's going for this summer. The side benefit: They can help purify the air (try dracaena, snake plants, and pothos, which are all easy to care for indoors).

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Graphic Design Trends for Summer 2020

Whether you're creating a custom photo book or you're working in a professional capacity, the hottest design trends this summer involve gradient colors, abstract illustrations, and simple, clean fonts - all of which really resonate with people. Here's a closer look at each big splash you'll see in the design world.

#1. Gradient Colors in Graphic Design

Gradient colors don't have to stay in the background this year - in fact, they're taking the foreground because they create a depth that professional marketers know works well in advertisements, social media posts, and other assets. Expect to see them anywhere visual texture makes a difference, like in photo filters.

Live Colorfully by Matt Crump Photo Book Theme

#2. Abstract Illustrations

Fun, whimsical designs that involve heavy use of abstract illustrations are in this summer because they push people to use their imaginations - and they're eye-catching and engaging.

Joyful Everyday Patterns by Oh Joy!

#3. Simple, Clean Fonts in Design

Pairing large, all-caps fonts with gradient colors and abstract or whimsical illustrations is currently trending in graphic design. Bold and extra-bold fonts, which are commanding and create brilliant contrast, are also making a huge surge.

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What Are Your Favorite Summer 2020 Design Trends?

We'd love to hear about your favorite design trends! Share some photos with us on Instagram (we're @Mixbook) or drop a link in the comments so you can inspire others.