6 Design Trends that are (sadly) on Their Way Out
Looking to start the new year with a new look? Maybe in a home that feels fresh and modern? Before you can embrace the new design trends there are a few that are on their way out.
Closing on Barn Doors
For 2021 barn doors are on their way out to pasture and pocket doors or French doors are on their way in.
Interiors Go to the Dark Side
Designers are working to pump new life into these bright airy spaces with jewel tones and deeper colors.
Shiplap Goes Down with the Ship
The has begun setting on shiplap; this wildly popular paneling trend is on the way out, while stone and metallic are on trend for the new year.
Matching Furniture Is Out
No longer do we stress about matching furniture - the idea is that we throw caution to the wind and only have pieces that we really love instead of perfect symmetry.
Accent Walls Lose Their Sparkle
It’s all about wallpaper now; we’ve come full circle in my lifetime, but the wallpapers that are available to us now are absolutely stunning and well worth playing with.
No Longer Pretty in Pink
And finally, to my complete chagrin, Rose gold’s luster fades from “pretty in pink” and brass is the new shiny.
If you’re looking to love where you live, give me a buzz and we’ll get a virtual cup of coffee and talk about your next steps!
How to Spark Joy this Holiday Season
Don’t skimp on the lighting!
There’s nothing better than lighting up the night in every way possible. Make sure the lights are even and symmetrical, especially if they are blinking in any sort of rhythm.
Start with the front door.
Wipe down your front door using a teaspoon of dish soap in a gallon of hot water and adding two bags of peppermint tea to cleanse and refresh the first thing you see when you come home or guest sees when they come to visit. Decorate with fresh foliage if you can; take a walk and see if you can find twigs and berries to use in outdoor decorating. If you are a wreath person, feel free to go a little crazy with sparkles this year.
Create an Inviting Space in Your Windows
Clean and spruce up your window panes to allow as much light out into the world as you can. Create a frame of foliage either inside or out and feel free to be bold with golds and silvers this year.
Be Kind to Yourself
During the holiday season it’s so easy to get wrapped up (ha! “wrapped up….”) in everything that’s going on and everyone else in your biome or space; make sure you create a cozy retreat for yourself during the season. Maybe it’s making sure there’s always plenty of pillows or a throw next to your favorite chair, or prioritizing picking up the bedroom space every night, or even creating a luxurious bath space with a glass of wine. Whatever it is, spark joy in yourself this holiday season as well.
Great Living Room Design Hacks
Is it time to spice up your living room? Here are a few ideas to get you started.
With Covid still puttering around the country a lot of us are at home considering changes to the decor that we’ve been staring at for a half a year. While a complete design overhaul may seem out of the question (and budget), there are still some simple ways to create a look and feel that makes you feel at home. From framed wallpaper art to clever furniture upcycling, here are a few tips from top interior designers will transform your living room - or any other room - in no time.
We all know the woes of limited square footage; according to designer Kimberly Valente of Brick + Beam Studio, however, the key to the lack of space problem is finding furniture that pulls double duty in a room. “Select furnishings that can serve multiple functions to make the most of your budget and square footage,” she explains.
According to Beth Diana Smith, owner and principal designer of Beth Diana Smith Interior Design, using a favorite wallpaper swatch to create your own custom art is a great way to bring texture and pattern into a space without adding a huge project like wallpapering. “I love to frame unexpected items such as fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap,” she says. “The pattern choices are endless, and I’m usually inspired by the pattern itself or the colorway.”