Something old, something new. Something borrowed, something blue. While typically the refrain for most brides, this adage holds equally true for the top home decorating trends for the coming year. Here are the top 10 decor trends for your home from Handyman Matters.
What's old is new again
Whether they're genuine period pieces being repurposed or home furnishings reproduced from popular items from the '50s, '60s or '70s, forecasters as saying that vintage will be hot next year. Examples include chair frames redone in new upholstery, traditional lighting fixtures in newer brass or pewter finishes, or products imported from Russia, Poland and the Czech Republic such as chairs done in old grain sacks, or old carts from factories used for end tables or coffee tables.
A spectrum of colors
Color trends will carry over from 2010 to 2011 with the soothing aqua and green hues that draw their inspiration from the verdigris deposits found on weathered copper statues, design experts predict. For outdoor furniture and accessories, sassy colors like lime green, bold orange and Caribbean blue will dominate, along with more subdued hues such as sage green, barn red and mocha brown.
The mad, mad world of furniture
Taking a nod from the award-winning AMC series "Mad Men," we will see furniture styles returning to the '50s and '60s with round tapered legs on angles, geometric accents and seating with curved backs. Classic wood pieces made from sentimental stock like fallen trees or scrap wood from ancestral or historic structures will become heirlooms to pass from one generation to the next.
A trend that will stick around
A small change in a room can make a huge difference - and wall coverings make a dramatic, yet cost-effective statement. Repositioned wall murals and paintings make it easy for homeowners, renters and even college students to add a fresh new look to indoor and outdoor walls, floors, doors and windows. This is a perfect temporary - or long-term - decorating solution for consumers.
Illuminating insights
As living green becomes more ingrained in our lives, LED lighting will continue to light the way. For a casual, contemporary twist, hang chandeliers in new areas such as bathrooms, bedrooms and closets, and embrace today's art glass applications, which are much more chic and casual than the Tiffany lamps of the past.
You've gotta have heart
It comes as no surprise that the kitchen remains the heart of the home. Consumers interested in remodeling their kitchens should consider a well-designed, open, airy layout that integrates the kitchen into the rest of their homes. The trend is toward new countertop materials in lieu of granite, such as quartz stone or binding crushed recyclable glass underneath a solid, smooth surface for those seeking green alternatives.
Underfoot, but not underrated
Designers are now envisioning rich-looking herringbone-patterned hardwood floors in an ebony oak finish, paying attention to board thickness and giving special consideration to products that meet industry LEED requirements. For a green touch, hardwood flooring from reclaimed wood or sustainably grown and harvested sources is a great alternative. To add warmth, add a round rug or two - the bigger, the better.
Things are definitely looking up
Ceilings are now being embellished and noticed more as the "fifth wall," painted or architecturally enhanced to play more of a focal point in a space. Homeowners might also consider a painted metallic ceiling with a large, eye-catching chandelier.
Green continues to be keen
Products and materials such as bronze, copper, clay, cotton, linen and hemp, which are environmentally friendly, contribute to healthy indoor air quality, and can be repurposed or recycled at the end of their lifespan. Using such natural textures as hemp, jute, organic cotton, recycled polyester, bamboo fiber, organic wool and linen, and soy silk will help keep things simple, yet still green.
If you're looking to spruce up your home for the new year, Handyman Matters professionals can help with any project around your home. From painting trip to bathroom remodels, we can fix just about anything in your home. Click here to find a location near you, or call us locally at (281) 358-6666.
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