Having a look and accessories that seamlessly transition
from one season into the next is key to getting the most bang for your buck
when decorating your home. When it comes
to what is going to flow from spring into summer, here is your style forecast.
The overall design look for this time of year works to lend
a casual feel – rooms are airy, the mood is light, and the pace needs to be
able to keep up with busy families who also enjoy their downtime. Spring and summer are about fun, enjoying
outdoor spaces, and relaxing at home.
Trending colors at play now are shades like bright blue with
a pool-meets-popsicle look, version of coral that range from bright to peachy,
light eggplant purples, bright and bold pinks, sunny yellows, sophisticated
black and white, and accents of gold.
Steering away from the pastels, colors are showing up in bright ways on
walls, front doors, in accent furniture pieces, and in everyday accessories
that are easily interchanged for new looks like throw pillows and tabletop
décor groupings. More eye-catching
accents pop nicely against neutral backgrounds and natural furnishings that
look good year round.
Patterns are also all the rage and will continue to shine
into next season. It seems just about
anything geometric goes, as we all have our different pattern preferences, and
we make them work. Stripes, chevron,
herringbone, honeycomb, lattice, Greek key, Moroccan, and ikat are some of the
top trenders. And layering patterns is a
definite yes, as you don’t have to pick one print for a room and run with
it. Layered prints and patterns, like
curtain panels, bedding, pillows, and an area rug that all have different looks
to them but that are cohesive in feel give a space more depth and visual
interest.
As for home accessories, layer them in. This is a great way to use bright pops of
color without involving a paint roller.
Whether you’re displaying colorful groupings on a shelving system,
clustering items together on a coffee table, or livening up the kitchen with
some countertop eye candy, sunny shades are welcome. Contemporary florals are cropping up in wall
art, upholstered accent pieces, throw pillows, patterned drapery panels, area
rugs, and actual vases as well. Ceramics
are a way of displaying both color and themes you enjoy in figurines, small
statues, and bowls and utensil holders.
This is also a popular time of year for front door décor, whether you’re
hanging a themed wreath, a preserved boxwood square, or a dressy wooden
monogram.
Your style forecast doesn’t look cloudy, but rather bright
and cheery for the season ahead.
DesignInMind column; appeared in the Valley Morning Star April 19th.
