Home decor trends are predicted for the year 2007 and as usual fresh new ideas and inventions are embraced with great fervor and some of last year’s trends continue to be hot favorites among decor pundits. Personalization and comfort are the key factors that consumers look for when selecting home decor products.
Here go the top ten trends for 2007:
1) Color: Color is the main element that could transform the entire look of the decor. Colors get personalized this year though the prediction this year focuses on natural tones which could form the backdrop with brighter shades splashed across to add an element of drama. Blues, greens, purples, browns, grays and softer and muted shades of reds will continue to remain favorites.
2)Classic style with a modern twist: Tradition and modern styles will blend in comfortably this year and designs get historically inspired.
3)Textures: Anything that’s plain is boring and textures add glamour to the decor when it gets included in the furnishings. Textured leathers, resins intertwined with bronze and silver metallics and fabrics with unusual textures will be hot this year.
4)Wall Treatment: Treating a wall differently is the most effective way of transforming the look of a decor. Adding textures and murals, wall papers, wooden paneling, tiling and mirrors change the appearance of the room and getting them customized and personalized is the key to create a distinctive look.
5)Functional Design: Home owners take pains hunting for designs and resources that not only look chic and stylish but are also practical for daily living. User-friendly and functional are the words that’ll gain attention as people get busy and find taking care of things that require maintenance an arduous task.
6)Global inspiration: People are traveling frequently and are picking up trends and products that they find appealing. Giving their abode a personal touch and a global look is sure fire way of ensuring that the decor remains unique.
7)Exotic: When it comes to furniture, rich and vintage looks gain prominence and furniture with finishes that emphasize the natural qualities of wood are more likely to be picked up.
8)Green is the word: No, it’s not the hot colour of the season; people are becoming increasingly aware of the effects of global warming and prefer home that are eco-friendly. Solar power, rain-water harvesting, eco-products that are aesthetically pleasing are finding their way in new homes.
9)Metal is ‘IN’: Bronze, copper, steel, chrome will rule the roost in the form of accessories, furnishings, appliances, lighting and plumbing fixtures as the finishes add class to the decor.
10) Comfort: At the end of the day, you come home to put your feet up and sink-in to cozy furniture to get relaxed after a stressed out day. Style, chic, glamour makes sense only when the decor is relaxing and comfortable.
What’s your style?
