Trends

Trends for 2010

Back to Nature

Color trends will be softer and more subtle with an emphasis on nature. Palettes will be more relaxed tones, incorporating earthy tones with deep rich shades of chocolate brown, caramel and chestnut. Highly saturated colors will still be around but used more as accents in the overall color palette.

2010 Brings Vibrant Accent Colors

Current trends are focusing on giving a vibrant pop of color to those elegant and urban neutrals.  TURQUOISE is the #1 HOTTEST vibrant color!  Also look for HOT ORANGE, CRIMSON RED, CORAL and BRIGHT TOMATO RED.

Going Green

Sensitive to Mother Earth and making efforts to “Go Green” are making a bigger impact in our world today and manufacturers in the design world and Distinctive Home Accents are responding with Eco-Friendly options whenever possible. Reeds, Bamboo, textiles, stone & hardwoods top the list.

Ethnic Influence

Ethnic trends in hand-crafted furniture and color palette will continue to influence furniture, accessories and overall design.

Artistic Mix

One of the hottest looks is the artistic & eclectic mix of incorporating a variety of items from different cultures.

Simple Yet Elegant

This is the mantra for 2010. The emphasis is on comfortable, elegant designs with clean lines.

Design 101

Eclectic Style

You don’t always have to stick to a particular style…that becomes predictable, formal and boring. “Matching” is a design mistake. What makes a home yours are the surprises mixed in…the funky twist of a leopard ottoman with your Grandmother’s recovered sofa in red, that quirky lamp that caught your eye on a trip to San Francisco. There are two secrets to mastering the mix – keep items at least two design periods apart & play up the contrast.

Edit, edit, edit

Surround yourself with the things that you truly love and get rid of the rest of it!

Quick Change

Change out the hardware and light fixtures in the kitchen and bathrooms for a quick update. Mix in sexy stainless steel & glass accessories for sparkle.