What is a TREND?
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- The general direction in which something tends to move.
- A general tendency or inclination.
- Current style; vogue: the latest trend in fashion.
Here is what we are seeing in Interior Design Trends for 2013!
1. We are still seeing bold and intense color in 2013, but softer
pastels are on the way. These soft pastels will blend well with
the gray tones that we are still seeing.
Emerald Green was chosen
as the Pantone color of the year, but everywhere from fashion
to interior design, blues are popping up!
2. We are seeing a return of beautiful upholstered headboards. These
may be made out of everything from burlap to silk.
They may also be adorned with beautiful personalized linens!
3. Animal prints are supposedly making a comeback, but if you ask me,
they have never left. If a snake skin sink is to much for you,
what about a leopard accent chair or zebra skin rug?
4. Chintz and massive florals are returning on fabrics and wall coverings.
These will have a vintage feel and many will be on a white background.
People want to see "pretty" again!
5. Penny shaped tiles are also making a comeback. You will see them
used on back splashes and floors.
They can even be inset into a floor to create a rug effect.
6. This year, we will see more pale woods, washed finishes,
and reclaimed woods. This trend towards lighter wood tones and
light painted wood has been showing up in kitchens too.
7. Independent living and allowing our older family members to
remain in their own homes will be on the rise. The family home
will need some design changes to make this possible. I talked
about aging and design in my last newsletter.
8. This is not to say granite is a thing of the past, but
caesarstone and quartz
are becoming popular choices. Both of these engineered stones use
a quartz mixture to replicate the features of granite or marble.
They are created by mixing pure quartz with a bind resin and several
other ingredients together. In form and function there is little
difference between engineered quartz and granite, both having
similar qualities and similar prices. But heat, scratch and stain resistant make
these ideal countertop choices.
9. In the past home technology was consider something for the very
wealth, these systems now are more affordable and many times
will save you money. Everything from sound, security and lighting systems,
to complete home automation is now being considered a
big part of remodeling and new home construction.
10. Wallpaper has been slowly coming back into vogue again and this year
we should see it showing up in a big way. From textures such as grass cloth
to big scale patterns, you will find it available for every room
in your home. Be creative and find a place to paper now!
11. Celebrating you and your life is a big trend in lifestyle living.
What better way to bring this into your home than with
a gallery wall of pictures or other personal collections. Remember
your home should be all about YOU!
12. Just when you thought you had seen the last of brass, it is back.
But it has an entirely new look. It is burnished and soft, hammered
and antiqued. You will see it used with a lot of reflective
surfaces and also a new mix of different metal finishes in one room.
Keep your eye out and you may spot the next new trend for 2013
or maybe 2014!
source: House Beautiful, A delightful designer, Theo's design blog, Diary of
a Renovation, e-how, Kandrac and Kole
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