How better to chase away the winter blahs than to do a bit of redecorating in the home. Being the beginning of a new year, this is the ideal time to update your interior design to the latest in color and fashion trends. Or maybe you just bought a new home and are ready to make it your own.
This is an exciting season for home decor. Gone is the trend of minimalism in home decor and everything baroque is in. That means more flare and fancy to your decor, which can take the form of fabric patterns, art and accessories or all the details like lighting and window treatments.
This is also the season of neutrals on neutrals. "They" are saying that gray is the new black. That means gray tones, including silver, can be used as accents or base colors in just about any combination. The neutrals on neutrals concept means you can mix up shades of beige, taupe, brown, gray and black, incorporating a few of them into a room instead of just one.
So some examples of how to incorporate the baroque into your design is through furniture fabric. Patterns are popular, but not just anything. Multi-colored florals won't do. Try more earthy foliage themes, like ferns fronds, leaves and trees. Instead of a tiny repeated pattern go for larger, bolder prints. Choosing a couple of different prints in the same color is a great choice for balancing interesting with coordinated. Make sure furniture doesn't have too many color combinations. If you choose furniture in any of the neutral colors mentioned above, then go with something brighter and bold for the walls. If you go for bright furniture, try coordinating throw pillows and walls in a neutral or metallic color.
For home accessories, choose funky vases and lamps in interesting shapes. Ultra-modern minimalist is out, replaced by just about anything vintage.
But, you know, you don't have to follow trends. You are the one who has to live in your home, not some trend-setting designer. But trends are good for implanting ideas and for giving you a theme to go on. Plus, you can follow trends but still keep your own feel. A good guideline is to pick a theme, or a blend of up to two themes, and stick to it. For colors, pick a favorite item, be it a vase, painting or pillow, and design the room around it. Or pick your favorite color and exploit it. Whatever you do, consulting trends can be a great resource, but in the end, be sure to design a room you will be happy to live in for at least a couple of years.
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