Interior Design Trends – Are You In For 2017?

Bernhardt Interiors Bedroom Chest 366-115 is made of teak that’s sturdy and ever reliable – great characteristics to begin your year.

As cliché as it may seem, it truly is the time for out with the old and in with the new. With the first month taking its rightful place once more this calendar year, don’t you think that it’s also time to take down the holiday décor to start stylizing your home for the exciting months ahead? Or is it your entire design that needs an overhaul? Perhaps the wall paint has had its moment for the longest time.

Looking through this year’s trends can be quite difficult especially when you’re trying to figure out the design that’s right for your home. For a little help, here are some of the bravest and most talked about trends for this awesome year –

Mind the Outdoors

Cleaning up the inside of your home might become your sole focus for the first month of this year but don’t let this be the case. The exterior façade style could beautifully represent what visitors would anticipate indoors. So whether you’ve chosen a traditional or contemporary setup indoors, it pays to set aside a little time for your patio, terrace, walkway, garden, the lawn, and every part that’s exposed to the scrutiny of other people.

There is a lot of work to do outside especially when it comes to setting up the furniture sets and the lighting fixtures. Let these design elements inspire the pieces that you also bring indoors.

Industrial Is In

Don’t think that you’re too late for this trend as it has been forecasted to become even more popular this 2017. Industrial means not minding the use of subway tiles on a raw concrete finish. Plastic and neon colors are also in since they mean you’re ready to break free from what’s conventional.

Everything gaudy is unwelcome this year.

Flexsteel Living Room Sofa Table 6722-04 highlights the industrial appeal that’s truly ‘in’ for this year.

Yes to Sustainability

This year, teak and other woods are making a huge leap towards center stage; this is, after all, their rightful place. The great news is that technology has introduced more eco-friendly and greener materials so rattan, wicker and bamboo are also highly sought.

Let There be Light

A beautifully-lit home is noticeable even from a mile away. This is because lighting can make a world of difference in terms of style and setting an ambience.

Make your home look amazing with the right lighting fixtures. Don’t focus on task lighting, have a little imagination this year and do have some ambient lighting.

The Leading Colors

Prepare for sophisticated colors this year because they are surely going to take center stage. See which among these colors you’d be most comfortable to use –

Reds, Blues and Greens

If you’re the social type, then you are going to love the shades of spicy reds, hazy blues and lime greens this year. The earthier the color for greens, the better it is. Taupes are also in as this is the go to color for traditionalists who are considering a contemporary setting.

As for the shades of blue, you could go for the Hamptons feel with dusky blue. Find paint, wallpaper, and textiles that represent the delicious colors of the ocean.

Blue green could be accentuated with punches of orange. This is the color combo to have for a more dramatic home this 2017.

Pastels, Grays, Yellows and Oranges

Pale pastels remain usable as are muted shades which introverts will surely love.

Lemon yellow is a wonderful, happy color to use inside rooms, this is if you’re willing to take the risk.

Shades of gray are the safest colors to use. These are solemn, rich shades that can help you safely set up the style of your home.

So, are you ready to embrace these tips this year?

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