Now more than ever before, budding decorators have the chance to strut their stuff and show off their skills with do-it-yourself projects. DIY decorators must have expert advice and tips on the chore ahead. What follows are the best decorating trends for 2010 as forecasted by high end decorators.
Metals
Metals have grown to be chic and are here to stay. Decorators are unanimous in saying that metals will continue to be popular in 2010. There is invariably a place inside the home where metal wall decor will shine, whether your decor is shabby chic, Mediterranean, Tuscan, modern, or Cape Cod. Elaborate metal wall grilles or metal wall candle sconces will add pizzazz to any Tuscan wall, and so will abstract metal art to any Modern wall. A weathered wrought iron wall wine rack is sure to become a conversation piece in the shabby chic kitchen.
Glamour will stay
Nothing will ever compare to Hollywood when it comes to glamour and style. Bobby Haines’ Hollywood Regency nebula is anticipated to light up the decorating sky with more of its crisp lines, simple and brilliant furniture, lavish fabrics, and robust colors.
Green’s In
“Recycle”, “re-purpose”, “re-use” will remain immensely chic buzzwords in 2010. There will be a surging demand for things like grass area rugs, bamboo floors, and furnishings that would in days gone by have ended up in the landfill. Expect consumers to be very willing to pore over the fine print in paint and other finishing products for anything that can’t be pronounced, it’s probably some harmful chemical.
Virtual Explosion of Color
The year 2010 will see an explosion of colors. Experts are not one in saying which colors these would be, but they’re certain color will take center stage in 2010, whether it is used in wooden wall art or captured in metal tree wall art against a neutral wall. ARA reports Pantone Color Institute as seeing lively colors and sophisticated, grounded hues with Fuchsia Red, Salmon Rose, Palace Blue, Lavender, Rose Dust and Vibrant Green. ARA describes Designer Andrea Vollf as speaking of “transforming an ordinary home into a living oasis using neutrals, especially warm and cool grays, along with bold accent pieces”, with Jan Hubbard and Candice Mathers reporting a rise in the demand for deep blues by clients, and Hubbard seeing “spice, bisque, toast and green/gold tones to create a warm ambiance”. According to top designers, the color yellow will spring up in every shade from Dijon mustard to sunlight.
Little Sistines
A mural can transform anything, lending it attitude. Drab walls turn into instant conversation pieces punctuated with “ohhs” and “aahs” pretty much the way it’s done by visitors to the Sistine Chapel. There looks to be no stopping the popularity of the mural. Technology has opened the floodgates – if your mind can conceive it, the murals people will make it. Metal wall decor go particularly well with wall murals.
Knocking on Wood
Just as it has since the days of Noah, wood will remain popular in 2010. The sheer variety of wood and faux wood products these days make wood a popular means to jazz up any space, and, mind you, we’re not talking only about the floor, but about the ceiling and the wall as well.
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