Business Tip of the Week: Four Trends in Interior Design
Sonny Golden, Golden Key Interiors, Business Guild II - January 17, 2012
1.) A shift away from granite– Despite its reign over the past decade, quartz is quickly replacing granite as the more popular countertop. Younger homeowners in particular feel granite has become commonplace and quartz gives a more contemporary look, plus it never requires sealing and is eco-friendly. The good news is you don’t have to want a modern look to take advantage of quartz because it is also offered with more traditional edges and can work in any kitchen.
2.) We watch TV and we’re proud– Homeowners are no longer striving to cover up their TVs, mostly because they are bigger than they used to be and therefore harder to hide. Younger generations and many men see a larger TV as an asset so the trend is to set it on top of or hang it above a well proportioned cabinet that isn’t or doesn’t look like a traditional A/V cabinet. Over a fireplace is another great spot to hang a TV and your components can be hidden in the mantel.
3.) Wallpaper is back– Faux finishes have finally seen a decline, although they are not gone for good,. Wallpapers are making a comeback! The new papers are clean and sophisticated or patterns with a large scale– these are not the flowered vines of yesteryear. Traditional grass cloths are also being used because they offer solid colors with a silk-like texture and provide a cosmopolitan look.
4.) For the first time this decade, pink is back. The universal color formula guide Pantone cites their “Honeysuckle” as their color to go to. The color is a bold pink, it is a few shades shy of red. Try punching up pink accents with paint, pillows, curtains, or accessories that can be easily changed.
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