In today’s world, more and more people are ditching the idea of living in shared accommodation or choosing to bunk with housemates in favour of having their personal space. This is particularly true for professional millennial women, who are comfortable living alone as a result of being out of the house for long hours due to their careers or personal hobbies and simply want to relax in their own space when they can. 

There has been an increase in the number of millennial women who can get onto the property ladder, or who can simply afford to rent on their own and, as such, there has been a change in home decor trends, led by modern millennial women looking to create a cosy and aesthetic home that they can make their own. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the ultimate guide to home decor for the modern millennial woman.

Accepting white walls

For many years, renters have begrudged having to keep their home walls white and clean. But, for the modern millennial, this is being widely accepted in favour of the “clean” aesthetic - a growing trend on TikTok. 

Millennial women now recognise that a lot of personality and style can be added to a room or home through the use of soft furnishings and decor, without the need for a single drop of paint. Not only is this a more affordable option when budgets might be tight, but it means that a rented home or flat can be personalised just as much as a home which is their own. 

Bright prints, vases of fresh flowers, colourful bedding and sofa cushion covers and minimalist kitchens are all ways that millennial women are adding style and colour into their homes, without fear of upsetting their landlords! 

Wellness and self-care

There is now more interest in wellness and self-care, particularly amongst the millennial audience. As such, these trends and interests are finding their way into home decor. House plants are a big point of interest for millennial audiences, with their health benefits being celebrated and embraced within home decor. 

Skincare is a big topic, with women looking to keep their skin happy and healthy. As such, this typically means that they will have an expansive collection of skincare products and, all of this needs to be stored somewhere. Storage is important, particularly in smaller apartment spaces, so millennial women are looking for innovative ways in which they can store their items. With skincare, storage solutions which add to the aesthetic of a bathroom or bedroom are growing in popularity and this is understandable, given that some people’s skincare products can add up to hundreds of pounds! 

Scent is important

Scent can make a room, and when scent is considered around the home, this can completely elevate the feel and comfort of a room. There is so much more to scent now than just candles and diffusers and millennial women are using many different ways to ensure that their home smells great. 

Whilst candles are a traditional scent provider, they continue to be popular amongst all ages and not only do they now offer scents, but they come in nice glass containers and tins which can add to the aesthetic of room decor. 

Another popular way to add scent around the home is through an essential oil diffuser. These are a popular choice for millennial women, as they are considered to have more wellness benefits that help aid sleep and reduce stress, plus, the smell lasts longer and is considered more “natural” in terms of strength. 

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Amy Jones is a freelance health and wellness writer from Manchester UK. She loves researching and writing about health topics, as well as keeping up to date with the latest health news, and eco-friendly brands. Her passion for health and wellness stems from her innate desire to educate people on how to properly take care of their bodies, spot any early signs of illness and take the best preventative methods. When not writing, you can find her taking long walks in the countryside with her dog, listening to groundbreaking podcasts or browsing her nearest bookstore.