The Rise of ‘Disco-Maxxing’: How to Make Your Home Shine
Disco-maxxing is the newest interiors trend with searches for ‘disco ball home décor’ rising by 80% in the past three months
From Harry Styles telling us to ‘Kiss All the Time, Disco, Occasionally’ in his latest album, to Miley Cyrus reviving Hannah Montana for its 20th anniversary, there is a glimmer in pop culture’s eye – and it’s in the shape of a mirror ball. In fact, it seems that disco balls are gaining momentum in the interiors space, with Sofology spotting that searches for ‘disco ball home décor’ have risen by 80% in the past three months, while ‘disco garlands’ have increased by 100% in the past 12 months.
Interior trends rarely happen in isolation, they’re usually a reflection of what’s happening culturally. And right now, we are seeing a clear crossover between current pop culture moments and interiors.
The revival of disco aesthetics in music and fashion is ripe as we continue in the nostalgia trend cycle loop. Whether it’s disco-ing occasionally with Harry Styles or reliving your popstar fantasies with the Hannah Montana revival at the end of March, the disco trend is all about self-expression; letting loose and finding things that make you sparkle.
It’s clear these feelings are also influencing interior design choices, as the home is increasingly becoming a place where people express that same energy. We’ve seen this with previous trends around ‘dopamine décor’, which is all about embracing elements like maximalism to inject personality into the home.
We know this to be true, as we’re seeing homeowners becoming far more personal in how they decorate. In fact, our Ultimate Interiors Report recently found that 69% of people want their homes to feel more like ‘them’, with people being increasingly drawn to expressive design choices that bring a sense of character and individuality into their space. And the idea of adding disco balls and mirrored accessories to your home builds on this, bringing a sense of movement and light into your space without needing a huge interior overhaul. All you need is one small staple piece to shine.
If you want to ‘disco-fy’ your home, you could start with smaller accents like mini disco balls styled on a shelf, mixed in a fruit bowl or a disco ball vase filled with fresh flowers, to add an element of sparkle. To make more of a statement, pieces like a disco ball lamp or a hanging disco plant holder can act as a focal point, scattering light across the room.
The only design rule here is to make sure your accessories are somewhere they can sparkle, whether it be on the windowsill or a sun-soaked bookcase, so they can refract the full joy of a disco ball.
Julia Bilotta, Creative Stylist at Sofology