As
a brand new year is being ushered in, certain home projects are topping the
list of upgrades and revamps. If you’re
in the market, here are 13 things to consider for 2013:
1. Rectangular tile is turning the corner and
walking up walls and not just across floors.
Bathroom remodels will be seeing more and more flooring options
installed on the walls as well.
2. Blues, orangey-reds, and light yellows were
taking the spring 2013 previews by storm on the runways and catwalks, and home
designers were taking notice. This
palette may take some prominence in advertised paint lines and home décor
products.
3. Chevron – the zigzag – pattern is still big
and will continue to be. Sometimes it is
one color on a white background, and some chevron prints involve a few colored
zigzags. This remains a popular pattern
in fabrics and wall art.
4. Modern hotel amenities are continuing their
way into homes. Making master bedrooms
or guest rooms reflective of elements in nice hotels, like white linens and
towels, will gain in popularity.
5. Urban living concepts like smaller homes,
efficient storage, and some degree of minimalistic style may grow out of the
national economic climate and embrace “less is more.”
6. Ceramics get an uptick on the popularity
chart in lamps, vases, small statues, and other decorative accent pieces for
just about every room of the home.
7. Metals – silver, gold, nickel, and brass -
will continue to be a warming trend in furniture and accessories and add that
mix of hard with soft furnishings.
8. Layered textures, like textured wallpaper and
a variety of fabrics and upholstered pieces, will stack up to add coziness to a
variety of spaces.
9.
Neutral rooms – wall color, flooring, and furniture - will be accented with
pops of color in smaller accents. These
can be interchanged easily, leaving a classic palette to work against for years
to come.
10. Cultural prints and patterns have gained in
popularity, as have repeating animal prints.
Not the typical animal hide prints, but actual animal silhouettes, like
dogs, elephants, giraffes, and birds, may show up more frequently in accent
pillows, drapery, and art.
11. Feathers and other soft, feminine touches
will line wreaths, lamp shades, pillows, and will fill vases and centerpiece
components.
12. To the contrary, menswear details, like gray
pinstripes and the use of black will increase in upholstery, bedding, and
furnishings.
13. 1940s glam will have a place with enthusiasts
for a classy throwback for themes in furniture, tableware, and dressy
accents.
As
always, the best trend is to fill your home with things you love, whether they
tickle the fancy of the mainstream or not.
If you love it, use it, share it, and be proud of your home in the New
Year and always. Happy decorating in
2013!
DesignInMind column; appeared in the Valley Morning Star December 30th.
