Design trends for 2010
It’s a new year the stock is doing pretty well and optimism is in the air. There are few better times for an investment. It’s good time to invest in your home—your personal sanctuary that should serve as your feel-good place. And if you have the disposable income, that investment should be more than a fresh coat of paint. Maybe you wouldn’t be opposed to jumping on a trend or two.
Fusion
Many interior designers are taking notice of their clients’ desire to have more than one concept incorporated to get a really personal space. Therefore, fusing different design inspirations and themes are getting more popular in professionally designed homes Eastern elements are among the ones getting the most bun. So are Art Deco and baroque. These are being harmoniously infused with modern, high-tech spaces.
Adventurous palette
Design blogs are reporting that one of the season’s trends is the use of color Some say that gray is the new beige and others say that wallpapers are so back. Funky retro colors are atop pick while accent walls are preferred in bright hues and even geometric shapes in different colors. Stargazette.com reports that more people are going for bolder more uncommon shades.
Better-utilized small spaces
It’s common for high-rise homes to be frilly functional with no unused space in sight This >ear tNs sensibility is also adopted by horizontal residences As real estate becomes more expensive many new homeowners are opting to purchase smaller lot areas that they can maximize rather than a bigger one that simply doesn’t make sense in the current economic climate. Entrepreneurs are also looking at the option to work from home, and thus the increasing need for office lofts and home offices.
Green elements
As the world becomes more educated on climate change, the 2010 craze in interiors is to add green elements. These can be plants gardens and compost pits or energy efficient appliances and electronics. Designers who advocate this are promoting the use of organic and carbon-free upholstery alternative woods and handmade items for decorating.