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Top 18 Interior Design Trends for 2014

Top 18 Interior Design Trends to Watch for in 2014.

 

 1.  Merging Indoors & Out: Outdoor designs for inside the house Add: deck chairs in your family room.

 

 2.  Ethnic Prints: Ethnic fabrics, upholstery and prints Add: cushions and prints.

 

 3.  Beige, Be Gone: Popularity is winding down.

 

 4.  Brass is Class: When done right, brass looks timeless, shows prestige Add: kitchen hardware, bathtubs, lampstands, ornamental pieces.

 

 5.  Corduroy: Bold statements in upholstery with ‘wide audacious bands of cord.

 

 6.  Fibre-Art & Macrame: Inexpensive and accessible to most. A growing micro-trend Add: fine art, premium wallpaper and wall pieces.

 

 7.  Floral Influence: Floral designs and chint textiles; this will flood the fashion market.

 

 8.  Glamour: It is about creating mood. Add: daring statement pieces and metallic accessories.

 

 9.  Hair on Hide: Off the floor and onto couches, settees, consoles, tables and cushions.

 

10.   Compatible Colours & Accents: Instead of one set look, enliven base hues with accents of colour.

 

11.   Lighter Coloured Woods: Light, fresh-looking, honey-toned wood.Examples: quality oak and cherry.

 

12.   Myriad of Blues: Blue is a massive trend this year. Use different shades in same room to ignite senses. Navy is vogue.

 

13.   Parisian Soft Black & White: Softer tones, taking harsh edge off the contrast. A timeless trend.

 

14.   Piquant Pineapples. Don’t shoot the messenger. Watch for it in fashion, home design, and prints.

 

15.   Timeless: Modern with touches of timeless design. A classic and safe choice for the understated.

 

16.   Turquoise: This is a colour that shouts life and personality. When done right it can be eyecatching with a bit of an edge.

 

17.   Unique: One of a kind, or hard to find pieces will be popular this year. Add something different to show your personality.

 

18.   Window Sheers: Transparent, bright, light and fresh. Easy way to create mood, woolen and linen are materials of choice for 2014.

 

 

Source: Renowned weblog, Freshome, devoted to ‘uncovering (and sharing) the latest and greatest products in Architecture and Design,’ and with additional reference to Google trends graphs.