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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017
(Fourth of a Six-Part Series)
Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Bedroom Parker Striped Bachelors Chest 1586-90017-BL2
Of late, more and more homeowners have become braver and bolder in terms of their color choices. Even interior designers have experimented with different color palettes. These just prove that your home can also be dressed uniquely and in the most unexpected way possible. You could use the hottest colors right now or create a signature shade that is just oozing with who you are.
Every year, color trends are decided upon in both the fashion and design industries. These are forecasted first, then created in design studios. Pantone is an example of this. Pantone colors are the hottest in the furniture and fashion communities so it is no surprise that the trendiest styles often trickle down to homes.
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The Trendy Colors of 2017
So which hues should you gear towards?
Plum is a rich hue that has made a lot of designers and homeowners drool. You can instantly glam up a space when you pair this interesting color with gold or any vibrant hue. This is unexpected hue to use inside a bedroom or a modern kitchen but it is something that you can try.
Lavender is one of the most reliable spring colors. Though it’s already summer, you can still use as an unexpected wall adornment. Do the ombre method and you’re on the right track.
Red is also red hot these days. It can be a fall color but it can also work for summer with a little adjustment on which hues you pair it with. It can be the partner of crisp white, deep blue or light gray.
Mint is one of the lightest tints of green. This can be used on retro glassware, platter, or the major furnishings against a neutral palette.
Caribbean blue is also hot. This is the right color to use this summer as it evokes feelings of seaside vacations. Try this as a bold accent or against neutral palettes. The softer shades of blue would do to fill your walls with a classic color.
Paisley is also a light tint of blue. It’s not just a term used in English design which uses boteh or buta which have Persian origins. Use blue paisley as an accent hue. Even if this was trendy back in 2015, nothing can keep this color down in terms of being loved.
Metallic colors are also hot, hot, hot! Check out weathered brass and how it can liven up your own home. The polished version of brass gives an ‘80s retro vibe that is simply difficult to ignore. Brass accents will also surely steal the show in any transitional kitchen.
From metallic and fun, why not go to the more consistent yet still trendy hue that is Earl Grey. This color – even when used sparingly – lends coziness and warmth. Use it inside the bedroom as a combination of blush pink, burgundy, soft orange, or the deeper shades of lavender.
Pumpkin or the color orange is a warm hue that is perfect for summer and all-year round decorating. Use it as a major color and you can have creamy beige as accents and hints everywhere else.
Stripes and summer are synonymous. Think of beach homes and preppy habitats. Stripes are versatile and depending on the combinations, it can be classical or modern.
Coral – the burnt type – is the classic peachy shade of pink. Use it during spring or summer – or whenever you want to – it is just perfect.
Watercolor technique is also hot this 2017. It is best achieved through a structured ombre-inspired wall color or wall treatments. Use it also as a drippy pattern which is unexpected so it is amazingly unique. Go ahead and swirl and twirl.
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Saturday, January 16th, 2016
This China cabinet comes from FFDM’s Antebellum Collection. The classic color of wood will make any home be the envy of the neighborhood.
The year 2016 is marked as the Year of the Rat on the Chinese calendar. The specific styles and interior design trends for this year are distinctive because they show a lot of expression. They also come in richness that is sure to transcend to the next year.
Playful Colors Are Back
Among the various inspired changes inside homes this year, cheerful colors are definitely back. There is also this growing emphasis on nature and the environment even in unusual rooms such as kitchens and the bathroom.
Innovations are not limited to these concepts. Accessories also display the richest hues though they are also surprisingly used in a more functional and minimalist space. Hints of metals such as brass and copper are also used in different areas of the home.
This year’s color palette comes in shades of red, pink and peach and designers are more than willing to use these colors to tell the world that they are following the trend. Pink is not just seen in interior design but also in make-up, fashion and office decor.
Accessories also come in shades of deep blue, green oil and navy. These colors convey feelings of coolness and calm inside any premise. For instance, brass or copper surfaces can cleverly blend with moody colors such as purple and black.
Once again, marble, copper and brass are the stars of the 2016 trend. There are various uses for these glamorous materials, their flexible characteristic, and their artistic look.
Another noticeable change inside homes this year is the presence of decorative yet functional objects. There is simply no room for useless stuff. It has become increasingly crucial to own objects that can be used throughout the homeowner’s lifetime, maybe even beyond.
The dynamic lifestyle of modern man also requires clever usage of space, its proper arrangement, and minimalism. The kitchen, for instance, may be completely concealed in order to open more room for entertainment.
The Hooker Furniture Dining Room Skyline Round Glass Top Dining Table comes with plated metal and glass. Choose from the gold or champagne-colored finish.
These days, the world of interior design is constantly moving towards minimalism because of its simple aesthetics. The reason behind this is simple – modern man is always busy and all he wants is a haven to go home to, a place where he could escape from city life. The use of green walls or optical illusions inside bathrooms and kitchens can add to the level of fascination.
Another huge change inside the home environment is the seemingly spa atmosphere. The bathroom is the leading room that has turned from a functional space to a relaxation area. Chairs and benches, even vanity tables are no longer uncommon inside modern bathrooms.
Have an abundant amount of vegetation inside the bathroom, too. Bring in those green plants that you love. Urban gardens inside living premises are also hip and trendy. Mother Nature is being let into homes because more and more designers and architects are considering the health of their clients. Bringing nature closer to homeowners does not just provide beauty but also a high level of calmness.
To keep the rest of your home fresh and up-to-date with the latest interior design trends, be sure to control the ventilation and humidity. Fresh air is what provides natural plant life. If this is not possible to achieve, then green walls are your next best option. The colors pink and gold are also artistic and easygoing hues that you can experiment with during the year. See how you can have them entwined or used separately in your home’s architecture and interior design.
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