Top Decorating Trends
#13 Mix and Match
The days of matchy-matchy are long gone. Don't be afraid to mix styles and colors in your room design!
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Wallpaper
Vast improvements in wallpaper style, design and installation have brought it back to the forefront in the design world.
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Vintage Inspiration
Vintage details like tin ceilings, tiled walls and wallpaper are coming back in full force. Work in vintage furniture pieces if you're not quite ready to commit to changing your walls or ceilings.
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Mix and Match
The days of matchy-matchy are long gone. Don't be afraid to mix styles and colors in your room design!
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Floral Motifs
Romance is the theme this year and floral patterns are definitely back. Work them into your design with draperies and bedding.
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Eco Materials
Make your home's design "green" by using eco-friendly materials like bamboo flooring and you'll be right on trend this year.
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Metallics
Rich gold and silver fabrics are very hot this year, and give an instant feeling of opulence to any room.
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Eastern Style
Bold colors, intricate carvings and a unique zen flair are all very hot right now. Natural fabrics and materials like bamboo can be offset with neutral paint colors for your Eastern inspired rooms.
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Menswear Inspired Design
Think pinstriped wallpaper, herringbone prints and masculine fabrics for draperies. Menswear is all the rage this year!
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Color of the Year
Pantone's color of the year for 2012 is Tangerine Tango! Find creative ways to bring this hot color into your room design.
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Vivid Contrasts
Bold, contrasting colors are very hot for paint colors right now. Try a bold color for the ceiling and spice it up with a contrasting color on the wall.
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Romantic Touches
The boudoir is back and so is romantic styling, especially for bedrooms. Think lace and rich fabrics.
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Bold Focal Pieces
Every room should have at least one eye-catching focal piece that sets the tone for the entire design.
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Rich Fabrics
Luxurious fabrics like silk, velvet and plush faux fur are very hot right now and will give a room an instant feeling of elegance.
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Think Crystals
Swarovski crystals are the hottest thing in the design world right now, from embellished wallpaper and drapes to incredible chandeliers.
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Jewel Tones
Think rich emerald greens, lavish amethyst purple and sapphire blue for your draperies, accessories and bedding.
