Trends We Love
Trends are often considered the pieces you buy one year and throw out the next, when they're no longer gracing the pages of your favorite magazine.However, not every trend is fleeting. A few years ago, going green was hailed as one of the hottest trends. Now it is becoming a standard throughout the design industry.
A list of 10 trends for 2010 that have some staying power ...
Palette
Regarding colour - turquoise is the colour for 2010, but shades of purple will continue into 2010. In particular, purple and gray, yellow and gray and matte shiny gray together, are great combinations. Clearly "Gray is the new beige," and we anticipate rich and unexpected combinations like gray and teal, or magenta or tangerine.
Bolder design decisions
In the last year, people were looking to be calmed and comforted by interiors....this year, a sense of optimism will translate into sparkle, glamour and lots of risk-taking in design.
Forget faux
In 2010, we want to see a movement toward the natural patina of woods, metals and other materials. We don't even mind a water mark or a hint of rust. After all, those imperfections may be the result of generations of wear and come with a good story or two.
Artisanal goods
Just as artisanal foods have taken off, expect the same for home furnishings and accessories. Artisanal work will continue to be strong......even modernists will want to see natural materials or the work of the craftsman brought into their home in some way.
Texture
Texture will be big in 2010. We are spending a lot of time researching new natural materials and unusual techniques with a lot of rich, textural interest... products include a woven natural bamboo headboard, a crocheted floor cushion, recycled glass candleholders and storage made of kooboo.
The well-traveled look
The Sundance Channel series "Man Shops Globe" follows Anthropologie buyer-at-large Keith Johnson as he visits country after country, looking for special pieces and inspiration for the company's 135 stores worldwide. Whether you're scouring or browsing shops during a quick weekend getaway, incorporating souvenirs in a space can give it a bit of personality.
Mix it up
In general, I see a trend to a carefully edited 'anything goes' approach.Going forward in 2010, it's all about the mix and how you combine individual, disparate elements. The right classic 19th century piece will mix with certain vintage finds from the '70s and '80s and with pieces designed this year. Graphic modern print textiles work with traditional chairs and sofas.
Regarding colour - turquoise is the colour for 2010, but shades of purple will continue into 2010. In particular, purple and gray, yellow and gray and matte shiny gray together, are great combinations. Clearly "Gray is the new beige," and we anticipate rich and unexpected combinations like gray and teal, or magenta or tangerine.
Bolder design decisions
In the last year, people were looking to be calmed and comforted by interiors....this year, a sense of optimism will translate into sparkle, glamour and lots of risk-taking in design.
Forget faux
In 2010, we want to see a movement toward the natural patina of woods, metals and other materials. We don't even mind a water mark or a hint of rust. After all, those imperfections may be the result of generations of wear and come with a good story or two.
Artisanal goods
Just as artisanal foods have taken off, expect the same for home furnishings and accessories. Artisanal work will continue to be strong......even modernists will want to see natural materials or the work of the craftsman brought into their home in some way.
Texture
Texture will be big in 2010. We are spending a lot of time researching new natural materials and unusual techniques with a lot of rich, textural interest... products include a woven natural bamboo headboard, a crocheted floor cushion, recycled glass candleholders and storage made of kooboo.
The well-traveled look
The Sundance Channel series "Man Shops Globe" follows Anthropologie buyer-at-large Keith Johnson as he visits country after country, looking for special pieces and inspiration for the company's 135 stores worldwide. Whether you're scouring or browsing shops during a quick weekend getaway, incorporating souvenirs in a space can give it a bit of personality.
Mix it up
In general, I see a trend to a carefully edited 'anything goes' approach.Going forward in 2010, it's all about the mix and how you combine individual, disparate elements. The right classic 19th century piece will mix with certain vintage finds from the '70s and '80s and with pieces designed this year. Graphic modern print textiles work with traditional chairs and sofas.
Old is new again
Antiques and vintage pieces add soul to any space...and these types of items are plentiful in today's markets, so our clients are able to invest in key pieces for their home.
Wallpapered ceilings
Wallpaper is huge this year ... and believe it or not - look for wallpapered ceilings as an increasingly popular option for creating visual impact in a room.
Antiques and vintage pieces add soul to any space...and these types of items are plentiful in today's markets, so our clients are able to invest in key pieces for their home.
Wallpapered ceilings
Wallpaper is huge this year ... and believe it or not - look for wallpapered ceilings as an increasingly popular option for creating visual impact in a room.
Trends We'd Love To See Go
The essence of interior design will always be about people and how they live - personal taste and decor that meets your needs are always in style ...
That said, there are some trends we've come across in the past few years that we wish hadn't been so widely adopted.
• Flat-screen TVs mounted so high above the fireplace mantel, you get a neck cramp before the first commercial break.
The essence of interior design will always be about people and how they live - personal taste and decor that meets your needs are always in style ...
That said, there are some trends we've come across in the past few years that we wish hadn't been so widely adopted.
• Flat-screen TVs mounted so high above the fireplace mantel, you get a neck cramp before the first commercial break.
• Home makeover shows that set unrealistic expectations about decorating a space. There are usually scores of people
working behind the scenes whom you never see on screen. Plus, we're firm believers that good design takes time.
• Shallow sink basins that result in water splashing everywhere.
• Outfitting a room top to bottom with reproduction designer furniture. We've seen too many homes filled with so much
• Shallow sink basins that result in water splashing everywhere.
• Outfitting a room top to bottom with reproduction designer furniture. We've seen too many homes filled with so much
Eames, Bertoia and Saarinen with no personal touch or reflection of ones own style ...
• Watch any house-hunting program on HGTV and, chances are, granite countertops are on the buyer's wish list. But
• Watch any house-hunting program on HGTV and, chances are, granite countertops are on the buyer's wish list. But
with so many options now available - including recycled paper and glass products - our wish for 2010 is for anyone
embarking on a remodel to think beyond the granite and stainless steel combination.
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