Interior design in 2010 will be very much dominated by the poor economic climate. Many people will be looking to entertain at home and so getting the right interior design elements at the right price will be crucial with an emphasis on becoming more creative with our decorating budget. Our predictions for interior design trends this year are:
Natural Materials – Solid wood flooring has been popular for a number of years now and it’s no surprise that this is a trend that will continue into 2010. Natural materials will become more popular in other areas of the home too. Think solid wood furniture and accessories instead of glass, plastic or metal, preferably wood which shows off the grain with some previously less popular woods being king such as mango, sheesham or acacia. Even good old pine will make a comeback. Natural stone is also in.
Classic Vintage Looks – Minimalistic, hard lines are out this year to be replaced with country or vintage styles. Try a combination of styles to create an air of modern eclectic opulence. Look out for shag pile or animal skin rugs, Chesterfield sofas, antique and eastern influenced rustic furniture and printed fabrics and wall coverings. Perfection is out, warmth and comfort is in.
Colours – The colour for 2010 is green in all its shades. Turquoise and teal are the hottest colours and bold, flower printed fabrics make great use of colour. Green looks best as an accent colour used with a white or cream backdrop or as a lighter shade mixed with other bold colours such as purples or oranges.
Green, again – We’ve already mentioned the colour but this time we mean “eco-friendly”. Sustainable is no longer for eco-mentalists and some great sustainable products this way come. Look out for sustainable wood items such as bamboo and mango wood. Recycled items are also really hot, especially recycled or repurposed furniture and accessories, craft pieces and second-hand items given a new lease of life. Not so much recycled tin cans, more repainted or re-upholstered classic pieces and inventive use of materials.
Staying in – Staying in is the new going out. Since the recent economic downturn, trend has shifted towards entertaining at home and this will continue throughout 2010. Creating a warm, welcoming space relies on comfortable, stylish designs. Create a real talking point by repurposing or recycling an old piece of furniture such as covering a worn, old sofa in stylish, modern fabric. Check out interior design blogs and magazines for inspiration.
Outdoor Entertainment – This summer will be big for outdoor entertaining, weather permitting, and the same design trends will be popular outdoors as well as in such as solid wooden garden furniture, eastern influenced planting and repurposed items.
As with all trend predictions, they are just that, a prediction. We’re not saying that you should rush out and buy everything on our list; these are just a list of items we think will be popular this year. Just be sure to make your home your own and decorate it the way you prefer. After all, you’re the person who’ll be living in it and what’s the point in spending time decorating your own home in a way you don’t like?
This article was brought to you by James, who writes regularly for prestigious sites such as Sheesham Furniture. James is passionate aboutfurniture and interior decor and also writes regularly for great sites like Jali Furniture amongst others.
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