Design Trends

Your own instincts for comfort and style at home are best, but design trends are fun to follow! This year, the emphasis is on eclectic individual expression. There are no “rules” – pick and choose your favorites and make them your own.

Here’s what a few professional designers see on the horizon:

Colors: Purple and turquoise are brightening spaces as accents and decorative elements. Pantone, the world’s color authority for 45 years, named turquoise “Color of the Year.”

Another trend is the emergence of gray as the new neutral. Gray replaces beige in this role, appearing in both warm and cool tones, sometimes paired with bold oranges, yellows or greens. (Personally, I still like the beige better).

Fixtures: When it comes to fixtures for the bath, antique gold and other "warm" colors are far more popular than shiny chrome.

Countertops: Natural stone, polished and/or honed, is a popular new choice. Quartz is also a standout, as are “green” materials such as Vetrazzo, made from recycled glass. The use of tile has faded. Plastic laminate is always popular among the budget-conscious.

Flooring: Natural stone and porcelain tile will be the flooring of choice for many homes (as usual).

Bathrooms: The trend for spa-like bathrooms deepens, with elements such as jetted, air bubble, or soaking tubs, multiple body spray showers and chromatherapy, all powered by smart technology that allows a change of atmosphere with the touch of a button. Bring the BIG pocketbook.

Adapting design trends to your own personality is what makes a home feel both fresh and timeless. When you’re considering a remodel, it’s always a good idea to do some research about the latest directions in design to see which feel right for you.

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