Holy smokes....we haven't talked in 10 days....but I was roped [just kidding....love these girls] into joining some of my "blogging besties" to do a post on Design Trends!
You know how when someone ask you to do something and it sounds like a good idea at the time.....uh huh....well here we are. The day before it is supposed to post and I am racking my brain about things I have seen the last few months that feel like they could last a while.
I'm here for you though.....
Right off the bat.....since we are entering into our third year in a pandemic....some things have changed!
People are home more so we need better office space and home gyms. While those 2 things have always been popular I feel like they are amplified and more important than ever.
More importantly let's talk about colors.....as some of you might know I live pretty close to the Atlanta Design Center [ADAC] so I am always over there scouting for fabrics and 2 times a year many fabric lines come out with new colors and patterns!
While the "all white room" enjoyed a pretty good ride and of course the "gray train" wore us out I feel [and have felt this for a while] the warm tones are back and will be around for a while. I just painted a condo Ben Moore: Cloud Cover and it is so pretty! Not yellow at all....just a very soft ivory.
Also jewel tones are making a comeback...and not the ones from the early 90's either. They have been toned down a little!
I am hankering to use some of the fun patterns and colors......Also....Brown is the new Black! You heard it here:)
I also read that Venetian plaster and lime wash walls are HOT! The walls below have that beautiful sheen from VP.
Opalescent Venetian plaster in a Herzig-designed L.A. home.
Photo: Laure JolietHow are we feeling about dark furniture? Well....guess what....I am pretty sure the dreaded armoire is making a comeback. Now listen before you get all no...no...no...on me.....let me explain.
Not to hide the TV.... but as a beautiful piece of furniture to be showcased in a room.
I found all of these on Charish!
There is one designer who I know uses a dark piece in a room all the time....Daryl Carter.
If you don't have this book.....you need to get it!
Seriously it was one of the first design books I ever bought....
These pictures are all of his work.....
He is amazing.
Also...I think adding a vintage piece in every room is big now.
This quote below by Athena Calderone say it best:
"Vintage is the protagonist of every room....it has the power to influence the storytelling and direction"
Rooms that do double duty....like my office which is also my laundry room. I mean of course I would rather have a tricked out space to do my laundry in.... with 2300 square feet....I gots to make do right!
Before I sign off....I looked up some warm paint colors for you.....I'm so helpful haha.
I was really hoping I would get to the mart before this post deadline but I am going today and should see more of what is trending!
And.... here is a cheat sheet....make a copy.....fold it up and put it in your wallet. Then before you buy something you can take a look and make sure you are allowed.....I am cracking myself up.....
Jewel Tones but warmer with a muddiness to them
Dark wood furniture
Organic finishes on walls
Bleached furniture [still going strong]
Mixing Modern with vintage
Tradition
Hand blocked fabric
Texture
Black and White [still...but add color]
Wallpaper [yes....still happening]
*Old English Sheepdogs
*Old Ladies like me.....
OK...I just threw those last ones in to start a revolution....haha
Y'all take it easy and run over to the other blogs to take a look at what the REAL experts are saying....
Y'all take it easy and run over to the other blogs to take a look at what the REAL experts are saying....
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