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Update January 7, 2009
1. Look for colored chandeliers with colored crystals including black, red, and blue.
2. New colors used as neutrals: navy blue.
3. New colors in decorating: charcoal or light grey, espresso, peacock blue, pink paired with lavender or gold, bold red, purple, green.
4. Color of the year: mimosa yellow (bright yellow) used in accessories and on walls
5. Resurgence of wallpaper, including flocked wall paper with large graphic designs, patterned designs and grasscloth and other textures
6. Bamboo flooring used on walls
7. Freestanding bathtubs
8. Espresso colored kitchen cabinets
9. Midlevel vessel sinks used in bathrooms
Update August 5, 2007
Color and Design Decorating Trends from the Dallas, Atlanta and Chicago Wholesale Markets--Summer 2007
1. black and white, especially in damask and baroque patterns and accented in a room, either with a hit of strong primary color or glamorized with silver and crystal for a look reminiscent of old Hollywood
2. warmer, more natural tones to urban chic
3. environmentally friendly designs including using colors such as orange, copper, gold, pewter and bronze
4. natural motifs such as branching tree scenes either paired with popular birds or alone
Update March 2, 2007
According to Trend Forecaster Ellen Gefen, over-the-top opulence is coming to high-end design at the High Point Furniture Market in late March along with European, Moroccan, Spanish and Italian influences at all price ranges. Evident will be finely crafted details and by-gone era, Hollywood-inspired luxury. Traditional looks will be more clean lined, yet still sophisticated.classic with shapes and new finishes having a fresh influence. Some manufacturers will be using higher sheens on distressed pieces or lacquer finishes. Blue and brown combinations will still be popular. Colors in general will be less intense but richer and more glamorous.
In a trade article for the High Point Furniture Market coming in late March, Richard Frinier states that the newest trend emerging in home décor is creating a feeling in the home of an ultra-luxe spa and resort experience particularly in outdoor spaces. Manufacturers in response to this trend are creating new spa and/or resort looks in indoor/outdoor furniture, performance textiles (those that can resist the weather outside), special lighting and accessories.
According to Lori Lester in an article in Home Accents Today, a respected trade publication for the home decor industry, the latest design trend in tabletop accessories pays homage to all kinds of birds from peacocks to backyard birds. Even birds' nests with eggs in them are accenting tables in centerpiece designs. Birds are being used to accent napkin rings. The birds perch on both classic and contemporary perches and often have a very playful look.
Update December 20, 2006
To read about the latest decor trend prediction from decor industry professionals, copy and paste this link into your browser:
http://www.highpointmarket.org/email/20061221/article2.aspx
Update September 27, 2006
Fall and Spring High Point Furniture Market Predictions by Ellen Gefen, the host of Industry Update’s Home Fashion Report that airs during the October and April High Point Markets.
1. over-the-top opulence
2. European, Moroccan, Spanish and Italian influences
3. Finely crafted details in furniture
4. By-gone era, Hollywood-inspired luxury
5. Traditional will be more clean lined using
shape and new finishes with a fresh influence
6. Higher sheens on distressed pieces
7. Lacquer finishes
8. Blue and brown combinations continuing
Update September 18, 2006
According to an article in the Sierra Sun of Truckee, California, written by Françoise Evans of Alpilles Interiors, here are the newest trends for 2007 in home decor:
1. Neutrals for walls and large pieces of furniture including off-white, skin tone colors, golden yellow, taupe, brown and caramel.
2. Black, white and gray used as colors and contrasted with a grayish white in shapes and patterns. Matte and shiny black used in the same piece or design.
3. Resurgence of greens including mint, basil, lime and olive often used in layers.
4. Recycled and sustainable sources for building materials and furnishings including sheets made of birch or bamboo fiber.
5. Texture in fabrics including velvet, chenille and chunky wool, raw silk, hemp, linen, leather, suede and sharkskin.
6. Less use of patterns and sets of furniture. Eclectic individual design.
7. Finishes such as metallics and lacquer.
8. Glass, mirrors and faceted materials.
Update February 23, 2006
Michelle Lamb, founder and chairman of Marketing Directions, says that 2006 and 2007 home decor will see the colors of orange back off and the colors of red, especially darker reds like claret or berry, will become more important. Also patterns and prints, as opposed to solid colors, are now more prominent. Wallpaper is also making a high-end comeback.
Update February 9, 2006
Kari Weller, of Uptown Interiors, Vancouver, Wa reports these trends in home décor:
1. items grouped in collections,
2. the "old-world" look or "global" look
3. nostalgic items, including new items
madewith an antique look
4. eclectic decor
Update November 19, 2005
According to the specialized trade journal "Home Accents Today, Best of Market Special Issue", the following highlights were found at the recent October High Point Furniture Market, the most important furniture trade show in the United States where most furniture and home decor stores go to find their new offerings:
1. The dominance of soothing influences of natural elements and coastal influenced designs including:
A. color combinations such as sea green, sky blue and sandy beige or navy, light teal, pale blue and crisp white
B. wood interpreted as a pattern
C. cool silver-toned metals
D. birds still being used extensively as both sculptures and motifs on accent furniture
E. palm prints in tropical styling and palms as a wall decor subject
F. beach-themed collections incorporating shell, bamboo, bleached wood, painted pastel finishes and nautical detailing
G. feathers and Native American inspired patterns as well as turquoise colors in Southwestern designs
G. linen and woven straw used as upholstery
2. Other important design elements emphasized were:
A. a strong emphasis on sculpture, both traditional and contemporary, as a decorative accessory
B. contemporary art utilizing sculptural elements
C. paisley prints in rich hues of red, brown and gold
D. large scale damask prints even combined with contemporary design
E. feminine French-inspired designs including delicate candelabras, antique ivory paint finishes and cane-embellished furniture
F. modern design utilizing lacquer finishes in white or black with small doses of red
Update August 10, 2005
According to the Los Angeles Times which had a report from the American Home Furnishings Alliance in High Point, N.C., two of the most popular couches are: "a highly structured, low-profile piece with dark wood finishes, and an extra-wide, bouncy sectional. Traditional styles, more than ever, are getting a dash of modern elements such as exposed legs rather than flirty skirts and microfiber upholstery rather than cotton."
Update August 9, 2005
According to the trade magazine "Home Accents Today" June, 2005, here are the newest home decor trends:
1. Trend toward mixed suites of furniture resulting in an increase in the use of accent furniture due to a desire to have more freedom in design.
2. Trend to hardwood floors and tile flooring instead of wall to wall carpeting with a resulting use of area rugs to accent the room.
3. A decrease in the use of inexpensive collectibles as decor.
4. The use of social expression on pillows.
5. Trend toward casual tabletop accessories and away from formal accessories for entertaining at home.
6. Trend toward contemporary area rugs and traditional area rugs that have an updated look using fresh designs and colors.
Update July 15, 2005
According to the Advocate.com Louisiana newspaper article which was covering the Dallas market, the newest decorating trend in tabletop design is "mixes of wrought iron and aluminum with glass beads and silk, wood with china, coral with rocks, contrasting weights, textures, shapes are influencing tabletop designers this season".
Update May 25, 2005
The Spring 2005 High Point Furniture Market emphasized the decorating trend of the eclectic look as opposed to matching furniture. Especially in accessories, the look is toward the ethnic look with decorating inspirations that are Latin, Asian, African and Mideastern. The idea is to mix and match your own look in decorating today, including handcrafted items to give originality to your home design.
Update April 27, 2005
Home Décor Colors for 2005 according to HGTV Newsletter:
Sea glass blue used with white walls
Asian-influenced (especially from China), bright, clean red as accent color
Carrot-orange combined with Dutch blues, browns and creams
Warm skin tones ranging from blush pinks to warm tans and caramel mochas in paint colors
Multidimensional and complex colors
Update April 22, 2005
According to the New York Times, chandeliers as a decorating tool are hot. They are not always as formal as before as they have adapted to more casual room décor. The less formal ones come in odd whimsical shapes and materials and often have unusual features such as wooden shades, vintage beads etc. Also, a new look, instead of one table and one chandelier in the dining room, is two tables and two chandeliers in the dining room!
According to Kenneth Brown, the host of HGTV's reDesign show, new design trends are flat screen televisions used without armoires to hold them, and a spa environment in the bathroom including the use of furniture, light dimmers, and stone tile instead of ceramic tile.
Update April 1, 2005
One of the newest decorating trends is the use of bird prints in fabrics for every room of the house, especially in bright colors like parrot green, robin's egg blue and canary yellow. Look for birds to become one of the popular "themes" in decorating this spring and summer, showing up on everything from drapery fabrics, wall art and sculpture to dinnerware and linens. Birds being used are not only your backyard robin and bluebird, but also more exotic birds such as macaws, cranes, cockatoos, peacocks and flamingoes.
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To add touches of birds to your home decor at a low cost under $60, check out the following interesting home accents:
Parrot Macaw Stained Glass Suncatcher
Hummingbird Stained Glass Suncatcher
Flamingo and Palm Tree Stained Glass Sun Catcher
News from the Maison & Objet show in Paris: The home as a luxurious escape was a major theme. There was lots of glitz and glam including fancy pillows in velvet with gold embroidery and lights with strands of Swarovski crystals. Another theme was the use of black as the new neutral for furniture, lighting and tabletop.
Update January 28, 2005
According to an article in the Arizona Republic on January 27, 2005, Levolor Window Fashions has suggested the following trends for 2005:
“• Scandinavian spa: Homes will be clutter-free and scaled down. Colors will include cream, taupe and slate shades.
• Cultural collectibles: Natural and worldly. Rattan, bamboo, twine, giraffe and leopard prints, peacock feathers, leather and wood will be prominent.
• Mod squad: Large-scale florals, bows, buckles, checks, dots, swirls, paisleys, black-and-white stripes and round shapes will be popular.
• Vibrant originals: Rustic, aged and lived-in. Here will be a mix of family heirlooms, antiques, flea-market finds and Americana.
• Delicate decadence: Satin, silk, velvet, lace, faux fur, snakeskin, crystal beads, frosted glass, lacquer and other exquisite materials will be prevalent. “