Many
trends from days gone by usually find their way back around again. Whether you were on board the first time or
not, here are some comeback categories to consider for your home’s style today.
Wallpaper
– Wallpaper is back in smaller doses than before but in bigger, bolder
patterns. What used to cover
wall-to-wall, room-to-room, in a variety of muted, small-print patterns has now
been updated to accent walls and one-room-at-a-time in patterns that have one
overall geometric design on a large scale.
The shades have gone the way of brighter or darker tones of contemporary
colors.
Paisley
– Paisley prints were once all the rage, and then they fell out of the loop for
some time. Now, paisley patterns are
seen on clothing, wall art, and upholstery fabrics alike. The scale has gotten larger, the design more
simplified, and the uses add a whimsical, chic touch to a variety of
applications.
The
50s Kitchen Colors – Olive green has been given a facelift and is now going by
“sage.” Aqua and red is a current
popular color combo that used to pepper diners and grandmas’ kitchen
alike. These two show up together and
seperately in cabinetry, dining furniture, and upholstery fabrics, too. Brighter pastels like yellow, orange, and
coral can offer a summery glow in wall shades, upholstery, and painted
furniture pieces.
Some
Greats from the Outdoors – Retro patterns and prints in abstract versions of
leaves, raindrops, and florals are infused into today’s table linens, bedding,
and fabric seating. Owls, very popular
graphics in the 70s, are seen on invitations, logos, and other girly designs
again.
Mauve
– Muted mauve shades, which are rosy-gray pink in color, are being found in
accessories like lamp bases, ceramics, dishes, and other décor items. They are paired in modern fashion with whites,
creams, and champagne shades to provide a feminine, elegant touch.
Looking
back can be a good thing. Take what you
like from decades gone by, and give it a fresh twist to fully bring it into
today’s designs. You might just enjoy a
touch of the past on what makes your house the home it is in your present.
