What’s “in” and being seen more and more in home décor
magazines and television shows, on store shelves, and in Pinterest boards? Let’s make sure we’re all in the know . . .
Metallics are gaining in popularity for wall art centered on
shiny lettering and sayings. They’re
stacking up on couches with formal and embellished throw pillows that go beyond
linens and other fabrics. Figurines and
vases are branching out beyond glass and taking on a more showy appearance as
well. Mirrors and frames are also being
encircled with metallic finishes as an alternative to wooded and painted
surfaces.
Yarn is becoming hip again, with decorations, shapely vases,
and wall hooks being wrapped tightly in both monochromatic and varying
shades. Wall lettering and monograms can
be found wrapped in yarn to create a textured surface and unique design. Front door wreaths are being wrapped in yarn
and embellished with seasonal décor for a welcoming entrance.
Vintage lighting is very popular, shining down on kitchen
counters and over dining tables with Edison style bulbs on display within minimal
or metal light fixtures in industrial styles.
Lampshades are taking a back seat to glowing light bulbs that like to
see and be seen.
Naturals – both colors and materials – continue to create
soothing, upscale palettes for homes.
Paint colors paired with fabrics, rugs, and furniture in muted tones
blend nicely together and offer a symbiotic backdrop whether you want to add in
pops of color or not. Additionally, wood
finishes that look more natural without all the additional staining are fitting
for tables and chairs, candelabras and pillar candle holders, serving trays and
bowls, small side tables and ottomans, and other decorative accents.
Wording is proving itself to be stand-alone décor. Single monograms, kids’ names, and family
names in wall lettering and signs have been popular for some time. Turning labeling into home décor and using words
and sayings for both wall art and wall decals is more current and is certainly
trending. For framed wall decorations,
you may just find as many with wording as you do with pictures and graphics
alone when scanning the aisles of a home décor store.
We may not be filling our homes constantly with what’s
happening right now, but it’s nice to know the trends when we want a little
something new or something special for gift giving. And who doesn’t like to be in the know when
it comes to what’s trending now?
DesignInMind column; appeared in the Valley Morning Star September 14th.
