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The Blonde Hardwood Flooring Trend

Thanks to its ability to make your room look larger, brighter, and more open, blonde flooring is a trend that’s here to stay. Since lighter stained flooring pairs well with a variety of colors and décor styles, this color has become a great option for keeping your home timeless and classic.

If your goal is for an open and bright room, pair blonde flooring with light neutrals to give it a fresh and airy look. On the flip side, pair darker colors with the lighter wood floors for a dramatic and intense appearance.

One detail that we love about blonde floors is that they have the ability to give both a raw and edgy, and a natural and relaxing look to your space. To add even more visual interest, make sure to add textures and layers into your décor.

Blonde floors are a great addition in a farmhouse, beach, or Scandinavian inspired home. Lighter flooring adds warmth and coziness to a space from the ground up, and because these respective styles are typically designed on the neutral and lighter side, it’s a perfect fit.

Do you love blonde flooring, or do you prefer a darker color on your floors?

2019 Design Trends: What's In & What's Out

With the new year fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about what interior design trends will be in, and what trends or styles we are going to see leave. We are going to see small décor touches, such as rose gold and chevron on their way out. The all-white look will also be on the decline. Instead, people are opting for more color and visual interest in their spaces. So what’s in?

Timeless Décor and Longevity

There’s been a shift towards people choosing a design that will stand the test of time. Whether it’s flooring, furniture, or décor, people want quality products that won’t need to be replaced often. By keeping core pieces timeless, it allows for small accents to be updated seasonally.

Natural Wood

Inspiration for this look comes from the Scandinavian’s who prefer a light, natural wood look. Use this on chairs, furniture, and décor to get the look.

Curved Designs

Curved furniture and décor will be popular in 2019, as we see couches, chairs, rugs, artwork, and mirrors sporting this look. In a room with straight lines and masculinity, curves will bring a softer look to your home.

Statement Ceilings

Add a unique spin on visual interest by bringing a statement to your ceiling. Fun ideas include wooden beams, molding, patterned wallpaper, or paint. The sky’s the limit when it comes to design.

Darker Colored Kitchens

There will be a shift to darker kitchens, as we see less of the all-white look, and more color. People still crave a kitchen with bright, natural light, but we’re seeing darker colors on cabinetry and backsplashes for a dash of personality.

What trend for 2019 are you planning to incorporate into your home design?

Our Favorite Ways to Decorate with Velvet

If fall and winter had a fabric, it would be soft and luxurious velvet. This cozy and rich fabric is perfect for adding a touch of elegance with little effort. It’s sophisticated and glamorous and is a stunning fabric that looks good in any color. Whether it’s deep burgundy or bright blue, you really can’t go wrong.

Velvet is a versatile fabric, allowing it to be used on a sofa, ottoman, or on throw pillows, depending upon your budget and/or style preference. A velvet sofa or arm chair can really take your living room to the next level, while velvet pillows live up to the adage that less can be more.

In the bedroom, try a velvet comforter or a thick velvet blanket to keep warm during the chilly winter months, or add velvet chairs in your formal dining room to take the space to an even more elegant level.

How are you decorating with velvet?

Designing with Geometric Tiles

When it comes to the home, we are all looking for ways to personalize our space by adding style, charm, and texture. It’s easy to do this in larger rooms, such as the kitchen, living room, and dining room, but what about smaller rooms, like the bathroom or hallway? One way to do this is by bringing a pattern to your floors, such as geometrics, which are making a comeback in home design. Geometric patterns can be loud and overwhelming, but if done the right way, they can dramatically transform your space.

Geometrics are a fun way to add a pop of personality to your space through the use of colors, textures, and shapes, especially in the bathroom. Since bathrooms are typically the smallest room in your home, this is the perfect space to bring a tile to your floors that will really pack a punch.

To avoid overwhelming a small space, keep your walls and cabinets neutral while bringing the design focus to your floors with a beautiful pattern. Not only are geometric tiles elegant and classy, but they also add visual depth. Even better, certain patterns are reminiscent of past decades and countries, allowing you to really personalize your floors and home to best fit you.

 
       

What type of geometric pattern would you bring to your floors?

Colors that are Trending This Fall

As the temperature and color of the leaves are changing, so are the interiors of our homes, as we see a shift from summer décor to the cozy textures and colors of fall. This season is all about the cool, fall tones that we gravitate towards year after year. It’s the calming comfort of burnt orange and ruby red, and the elegance of olive green and dark purple, but prepare for a splash as we see a few pops of color mingled in.

Burnt orange and rust red are two classic fall colors that will continue to make their presence known in interiors this season. Red works incredibly well on the walls, while burnt orange is a great accessory color for blankets, throw pillows, and décor pieces.  If you’re looking to add colors reminiscent of the fall, these are the ones.

 

From forest to sage green, varying shades of green are being used in homes to bring part of nature inside. Seasonal colors always work great in accent pieces so they can be easily swapped during transitional months, so don’t be afraid to bring various shades in one room.

Cobalt blue is making a fun splash this fall, as we’ll see this hot summer color sticking around another season. It’s a fun yet elegant color that can really transform your space. Try adding this shade of blue to your walls or in your linens.

Mustard yellow is another hot summer color that will be sticking around for a bit longer, as this shade is a great transitional color to bring summer and fall together. Between cobalt blue and mustard yellow, these are perfect colors for those homeowners that aren’t quite ready to let go of summer but want to embrace the feeling of fall.

What colors are you most looking forward to decorating with this fall?