Sure, sometimes it's acceptable to stick with what you love when it comes to home design, regardless of the latest trends. But if your humble abode is a bit tired of fashioning last season's tropical patterns and cliché word art, now's your chance to do some updating.
With a new year upon us, the inspiration is endless. And all those options can be a bit intimating. To help, we've gathered up a mix of expert advice and Pinterest's most popular decorating ideas to get you ahead of the design game. From bold colors and all-black kitchens to neutral shades and concrete where you'd least expect it, get ready to get inspired.
Happy decorating!
Black Is Back
Whether you're remodeling a sleek all-black kitchen or adding matte black fixtures in your spa-like bathroom, black is back and here to stay. "Black fixtures will take the place of brass as the new hot home hardware," predicts Ryan Brown of Brown Design Group in Southern California. Lucky for you, black is an effortless and timeless look that matches just about everything. (Not to mention it's much easier to clean than lighter metals!)
Curved Sofas
Curved sofas are a cool and comfortable way to make your living room a bit more homey while adding a touch of glamour. Open up the room with low, puffy, and plump shaped couches that are angled and designed for increased interaction during social gatherings, while also providing maximum comfort for relaxation or good old Netflix binging.
Light Wooden Flooring
Realtor.com suggests light-hued woods, including natural tones and blond and whitewashed wood as your newest flooring option for 2018. This will brighten any room of the house and hide imperfections more easily, making them a great choice for families and households with pets. Add some dimension and texture with herringbone-patterned woods to modernize the space and make a subtle statement.
Bold Statement
Jewel-toned walls, "Gen Z Yellow" sofas and scattered vibrant accents are all the rage this year. Don't believe it? Just ask pioneers in the paint industry, Pantone, who recently announced that the hottest color for 2018 will be the rich and regal Ultra Violet, and Sherwin-Williams, whose 2018 color of the year is an intense shade of blue-green. "As much as I love an all-white interior, rich jewel tones are making their way onto our walls and moldings in a big way—think 'English library,' but with peacock teal, black, or rich burnt orange colors," says Oregon-based interior designer Arlene Lord.
Concrete Accents
Concrete is popping up where we least expect it and we're definitely not mad about it. Ditch basic granite in favor of cool concrete incorporated not only on your kitchen countertops, but as fireplaces, bathtubs and accents walls, too. "I'm seeing entire walls in concrete panels that look fantastic juxtaposed next to antiques or contemporary furnishings," says designer, Ana Cummings.
Sage Touches
Warm and neutral colors are trending this year, according to Pinterest's top 100 trends for 2018, with sage softening up interiors as the newest neutral shade. The calming tone can easily cozy up a room, or inspire a rustic flair when painting kitchen cabinets or accent pieces throughout your home.
Metallic Mash Up
According to realtor.com, "A few years back, mixing metals was a total no-no. But experts now agree that today's homeowners want more than simple one or two copper or brass fixtures—they like seeing the stuff throughout a room or house." Metals mesh well with any color palette, but to really take your look to a new level, mix different finishes together like matte black, satin brass, black nickel, and non-lacquered brass.
Natural Materials
Get in touch with nature and add some natural elements to your design scheme this year. "In interior design we're seeing a strong push toward eco-consciousness—looking toward items that are made of sustainable materials and have a natural feel to them," says Ana Zuravliova, an interior designer at Roman Blinds Direct. Hammocks, daybeds, wicker and rattan furniture and greens galore will give your home a sustainable element with a modern edge.
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