2018 is coming to a close and today we’d like to highlight the design trends that have been most popular. Here are five design trends you’ve seen; some have decided to hang around from years past and others have decided to come out of hiding and spread their wings.
- Pink/Soft Neutrals: Pink? Yes, pink; not the pink in your grandmother’s 1950’s bathroom, but a soft pastel pink is becoming more and more popular in fabric palettes, wall color selections, and textiles. Let’s face it, pink can really compliant any color, in the right shade. Think of a coastal living room design with lots of blues and whites, stripes and anchors. Imagine a deep navy pillow paired with a pink throw or a white ottoman accompanied by a pink table top book. Can’t really go wrong. I bet you are thinking how can pink work in a space other than a baby girl’s nursery without feeling too feminine. The key to keeping balance in your space is to limit the amount of pink to accent pieces. Keep an eye out for this emerging color and its fellow counterparts of pastels.
- Mixing Metals: Mixing metals is here to stay for another year and the way we see it, for many more years to come. The emerging brass tones from the previous few years to today’s black hardware and appliances; does not seem to be going anywhere. Just like everything in design, balance is key. A brushed nickel kitchen sink faucet with black cabinet pulls combined with pewter light fixtures can change your common white kitchen into a showstopper. Mixing metals is best done in the details for a magazine-worthy effect.
- Goodbye MidCentury Modern, Hello Cottage/Farmhouse: Midcentury “Revival”, as some design experts have been calling it the past couple of years, popularity is beginning to slowly fade while the Cottage/Farmhouse feel is heating up. Due to shows like “Fixer Upper” and “Home Town” on HGTV, homeowners are being introduced to this family-friendly design style. Don’t get me wrong, Midcentury influences are still present in furniture, textile patterns, and wall hangings and will continue to be an accent in spaces as we ride out the remainder of the year. This Farmhouse trend incorporates neutral color palettes, plenty of textures and natural elements. We described this style as family friendly due to the ease and versatility of items you can mix and match with. For example, the indoor/outdoor low pile carpet provides texture under a coffee table, adds another element of color and is extremely durable for young children at play.
- Texture, Texture, Texture: Piggybacking off of the Cottage/Farmhouse style, texture is a key element of design to make this style successful. The most recognized example of texture in the Farmhouse style is the “infamous ‘Fixer Upper’” shiplap. Regardless of your style, texture is present everywhere and should be incorporated in any and all spaces. Add a furry shag rug overtop a knotty Alder hardwood floor paired with a tufted sectional and you have successfully paired very different textures to create a beautiful final look. Don’t forget about the outside! Our home’s exterior features various combinations of textures; exposed brick, cedar shakes, asphalt shingles to cladded siding. There is no rule saying you cannot incorporate these elements inside the home. If you have a home built of stone, why not incorporate a stone wall accent in your living room or mimic the stone at the fireplace hearth? A very intentional and beautiful way to tie your home’s exterior to its interior.
- Second Chances: Designers and homeowners have always utilized antiques and family heirloom pieces in their designs. But today, now more than ever, hand-me-down pieces can be found in nearly every space. That old dresser that you have had since you were a kid, is now getting a fresh coat of paint with new knobs and being placed in your child’s room for its second chance. Our thoughts have begun to shift in a new direction. We are seeing the value of something for its “good bones”, great shape and unique subject matter. The color, the finish, the use for it can always a be changed. Pinterest has brought to light many DIY projects for us to explore; from converting antique doors into wall decor to spray painting a fun color on a pair of outdated bookends. Just think, look around, what do you have in your home that could be brought to life?
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