More 2017 Decorating Trends: Out with the Old, In with the New

Thursday, February 23rd, 2017

Century Furniture Living Room Accent Table SF5467 is saying a million yes(es) to marble this year.

We can now safely say that 2016 was quite an unpredictable year in terms of interior design. This year, you’re in for a ride as you are bound to push boundaries. The forecasts for this year are bold to the point of being jaw-dropping. There are trends that you need to say goodbye to and there are daring ones that you need to consider.

No to Antique

Yup. The pressure is no longer on when it comes to owning and displaying strictly antique pieces in any home. This doesn’t mean that you simply store the old pieces and just go buying new ones.

You will have to learn to pair the antique ones with some trendier pieces. It is wonderful to have a period as the starting off point but don’t stick to it exclusively.

Create a more aesthetically stimulating look that will harmonize with the rest of the mixed elements that you have in your home.

No to Oversized Furniture

Remember that ample space is more important than having large furniture. Oversized furniture often overwhelms – they are meant to be used only in the most spacious homes. If you have medium to small space, don’t overpower that limited floor area by stuffing it with large furniture pieces.

Just don’t. This year, you will have to use ideally-scaled pieces for your home.

Yes to Matte Appliance

The kitchen is an interesting room to design this year. The new look for kitchens is daring without being overconfident. Find objects or appliances with matte finish then strip away the walls and countertops of all other distractions.

Say no to surface sheen and other such attention-grabbing feature.

Yes to Marble Pieces

If you haven’t already noticed, Pinterest is showing a lot of marble pieces this year. This is a huge trend that you simply should not ignore.

Do you remember how the tile market used to be dominated by marble especially when it is paired with metal or wood? Marble-patterned fabrics and wall coverings are huge this year, just as marble and brass fusions are also a hit.

Yes to Jewel Tones

While beige is also acceptable this year, it can get dull especially when you are uncertain about what to pair it with. The best look for your walls is to add drama – use deep jewel tones such as amethyst, pastels and emerald green. These are also colors from Mother Nature which just cements the trend for 2017 that natural colors are also in.

Yes to Subway Tiles

One other trend that you can embrace – though not totally new – is the subway tile. This is a classic yet a versatile tile option which can work with many different styles.

This look is all about having an unexpected element in the middle of the rest of your design. The subway tile offers a great effect with any farmhouse kitchen. Just add a dark grout and you will automatically make the backsplash appear more graphic.

Subway tiles come in a variety of materials, finishes and colors. This is a wonderful way to fuse other design elements.

Yes to Smart Home Elements

People’s lives now revolve around equipment and devices. This is also true with our homes. You are bound to see more and more imaginative ways of infusing charging docks to spaces.

Say yes to smart furniture this year.

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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017

Tommy Bahama Home Living Room Flamingo Octagonal End Table 593-951 has emerald green top which is perfect when married with the sturdy hue that is brown.

The year 2016 was a blast when talking about home décor. It was a year filled with Nordic-inspired interiors and everything woven. With the first quarter of 2017 almost drawing to a close, it is about time that you begin exploring the latest decorating craze. Most homes have already embraced the elements that are in for this year so why be left behind?

Green Is Definitely In

Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, a celebrity interior designer is certain that green is strong this year; from emerald to lime green, to hints of this color throughout your home, it is the one color that can give life on default.

Go Tropical

It is also not a secret that the interior design industry gets most of its cues from the fashion runway. This year, the fashion trends set by Prada, Marc Jacobs, and Emanuel Ungaro are quite huge. These designers have embraced the lush, tropical beauty.

Tropical prints will continue to dominate fabrics and wallpapers this year. If large prints are a little too much for you – don’t fret – there are still throws that can show this same look but with smaller patterns.

Decorating this year is pretty much like buying a trendy piece of clothing, you have to consider what’s hip yet, at the same time, a classic design element.

Don’t Forget Texture

Woven designs are still holding strong from last year’s trend. Remember that texture is what makes a home more inviting so don’t hesitate to blend in some of it into your home.

Textures are becoming more interesting each year. You can see brass tables that have been brushed to fabrics, wallpapers and lighting fixtures.

A quick way that you can add texture to your home is to drape an interesting piece of wool fabric on a sectional or a loveseat. Leather would also become more exciting with this interesting piece.

Marble and Brass Fusion

Young Huh has forecasted brass and marble fusion as something big this year – and he is right. The trend is now dominant in many kitchens and baths throughout the country. This is no surprise as it is a combination that is industrial yet glamorous.

Unique Patterns

What could be more interesting than geometrics for this year? Your goal is to create an African, Asian, or even Indian patterns but make sure that you modernize them if you don’t want to appear too tribal.

You can carry over this quirkiness to your lighting fixtures this year. Let unique designs dominate your dining room. This room is a wonderful space to do something rare.

Hooker Furniture Living Room Chairside Table shows the trendy fusion of marble and brass.

Muted Hues

If the thought of bold colors in your home mortifies you, then that’s okay, too. This doesn’t mean that you will not be trendy this year. If you’re feeling anxious about loud colors, then you can also go for neutrals such as camel brown, pale grays, beige and blush pink. These are super, super trendy this year.

Now let’s focus on gray. This was a huge color last year and it will continue to reign supreme this year. Look forward to different shades of gray, lots of gray white and deeper tones of this color. This is the kind of color that can add character to any home, one that would complement a wide spectrum of shades.

Say Yes to Bronze

If marble and brass are a huge combination this year, then bronze is a class of its own. This is a metal that can warm up your space while providing your home a classic, glamorous, even an enchanting look. This is the perfect metal to add to your lighting fixtures and accessories.

Use bronze decorative bowls, lamps and vases in the living room, dining room, even the kitchen.

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