4 Easy-to-Achieve Home Décor Trends for 2010
You don’t have to renovate your entire pad to experiment with some of this year’s hottest trends in home décor. Jennifer Brouwer of Décor by Jennifer reveals some simple ways to add a fresh – and stylish – splash to your humble abode.
Grey is the new beige
“Grey is the new beige” says Brouwer, whether it’ paint, furniture or accessories for your home. “In the past honey tones were designed with a very monochromatic approach with calm spa-like qualities,” she says. “Greys can be used in the same way; however you often see them with pops of colour and bold patterns to have fun with an otherwise calm quiet palette.”
Bohemian is back
“Bohemian is bright, bold and funky and adds interest, colour and flavour to a room,” says Brouwer of 2010’s comeback trend. She suggests channeling this bold style by using flavoured fabrics, eccentric accent pieces, wall hanging tapestries, jewel-toned accessories that add a bright pop of colour, chaise lounges with contrasting throw pillows or painted mirrors, which help also to reflect light in a room.
Wallpaper should be dancing on the ceiling
“Wallpaper continues to be huge,” says Brouwer of the trend that recently made a comeback after years of exile. “Big, bold, fun patterns are used often in design plans but the big difference for 2010 is wallpapered ceilings,” she says. While Brouwer notes that many people are scared to take the wallpaper plunge because there is a misconception that it’s going to ruin your walls, she suggests clients start in a powder room to get some inspiration before papering a larger room. “Be brave in 2% of the space of your house,” she says.
Less is more
“Space savvy, modular furnishings, or multi-purpose furniture is a trend that’s here to stay,” says Brouwer. “We now live in smaller spaces so investments need to be versatile. Less is more.” She points to coffee tables, ottomans and storage benches which can be used for extra seating, storage cubes which can be used as foot rests, or sofas that can be converted to beds when entertaining overnight guests.
By Jackie Burns Msn.com
Tags: Home improvements, Tips
