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What’s Out of Style?

We’ve all heard the saying: Get rid of what no longer serves you so that you can make room for the new. Well, in the case of interior design, this is also true. To embrace new trends and freshen up your spaces, you’ll need to let go of old styles and design habits. We spend so much of our time thinking about what’s currently trending, what hottest shades are, and what the newest technology is that we often forget to consider what to define our design style against. So what’s out of style, you might be wondering?

All White Interiors

Many are finding all-white interiors to be dull, uninspired, and too minimalist. In a world where there’s so much color, why not infuse your home with a few bright palettes? Out of this, we’ve garnered the dark cabinet trend with green, navy blue, and even gray cabinets dominating kitchen and bathroom interiors. 

Open Floor Plans

Hardwood by Biyork Flooring

Open concept homes have been at the forefront of design for years, but much like accent walls, they’re beginning to look out-of-date. Clients want to have spaces that are more separated and intentional for use. Open concept homes proved to be dysfunctional in a work-from-home and school-from-home environment. Many interior designers are seeing more requests for separate spaces to create designated use zones like home offices, gyms, and entertainment rooms. 

Modern Farmhouse

Modern farmhouse decor has been popular for years with rustic signs, shiplap walls, and sliding barn doors, but now we’re beginning to see that fade. Shiplap is definitely on the outs, as it seems to cheapen and date rooms and is no longer seen as unique. More people are leaning towards textured walls, tile backsplashes, and wallpaper to create visual points of interest. One of the most significant reasons the modern farmhouse style is seeing a decline is due to the increase in maximalist and transitional trends. While mid-century modern plays well with different design styles, modern farmhouse only seems to fit with other modern farmhouse decors, making it harder to update and refresh.

Gray Flooring

Jones Point Breton luxury vinyl by Dabbieri 

Gray floors picked up swift popularity years ago as they came to the forefront as a “new neutral” in home design. However, we’re beginning to see this trend fade as white oak, and more natural-toned woods take center stage. The best way to start straying away from the all-gray trend is by adapting to a more “greige” palette. This incorporates natural brown tones into gray planks to infuse your space with warmer, organic hues.

 

Matching Sets

Acklen Domino carpet by Dabbieri 

In theory, identical furniture and matching sets are great, but they do little to show off personal design style. With the home becoming a central hub for all activities, including eating, exercising, and working, you’ll want to cater your space to your personality. Carefully curate your furniture and select pieces that call out to you, whether it’s a vintage dining set or a contemporary mid-century modern sofa.

Elevate Your Home Office with Area Rugs

Over the past year, we’ve discovered just how important it is to have a space of your own to create within your home. Home offices are essential for anyone dealing with a work-from-home model. With COVID-19 restrictions still in place and maximum office capacities at limited numbers, much of the working force is still dealing with a hybrid work-from-home schedule. 

Carving out a quiet space in your house designed for maximum productivity is crucial to producing successful work. And, with the brisk fall months quickly approaching, creating a cozy office never sounded better. Area rugs are one of the simplest —and most beautiful—ways to do this. But what’s currently trending in the realm of home office area rugs? We’ve put together a list of our five favorite styles to elevate your home office design and provide that extra bit of comfort this fall.

Traditionally Global Statement Pieces

Ankara Global in Grey/Multicolor by Nourison

We can all agree that hardwood floors are aesthetically gorgeous in any home office space; however, when the temperature dips, you’ll want something a little softer to prop your feet up on. If you have a traditionally set up space with an office desk and chair, we suggest adding an area rug under the furniture. This not only protects your hardwood floors but also cushions another layer of warmth into the space. Vintage area rugs reminiscent of the classic Persian and oriental rugs are making a splash this year with fun modern twists. Contemporary colorful motifs, detailed borders, and unorthodox patterns can add texture to your home office while remaining grounded in tradition.

Deep Pile Shags

Luxe Shag by Nourison

Longer pile lengths in the form of new era shag rugs are making a comeback this season. And really, what better way is there to get comfortable during your day of endless Zoom meetings than by sinking your feet into a deliciously soft shag rug? These new shag rugs are available in mod hues from light and airy grays to rich creams, making them suitable for modern home office decor. Plus, high-pile shags add dimension and texture to your space which can help make a contemporary monochromatic office feel warmer.

Bold Colors and Patterned Rugs 

Vibe Collection by Stevens Omni

If you’re feeling like your home office needs a splash of color or you’re trying to break up the space, try a bold-colored area rug. Select vibrant colors and patterns that express your personality. The advantage to area rugs is that they’re available in an endless array of colorways and design options. Maybe you want to find an art-inspired pattern, or you’re leaning more towards a deco-inspired rug —either way, you can use bold color to lend a dynamic quality to your office space. 

A Touch of Blue

Whimsical Collection by Nourison

Many people find it hard to commit to a colorful office space, fearing that the bright hues might be too distracting. If you’re hesitant to decorate in an amalgam of colors, just stick to just one. The color blue is timeless and never fails to elevate a space. Blue palettes have a naturally serene quality, and some scientific studies have shown that blue increases calmness and boosts productivity. From distressed bohemian floral rugs to basic navy blue friezes, there’s an infinite number of blue area rug styles, so you can be sure to find one that will match your office decor. 

Warm Tone and Natural Materials

Double Weave Jute Bowery by Karastan

Last but certainly not least are warm-toned area rugs made from natural raw materials. This year we’ve seen an increase in eco-conscious awareness, and many people are decorating with elements inspired by the natural. Hop on this trend by investing in an area rug made from all-natural fibers like jute, seagrass, and sisal. Whether you opt for a boho-chic Moroccan rug or a simple flatweave, these earthy tones imbue a sense of calm, plus these materials are quality able to withstand the test of time and perform well in high traffic areas.

Tile for Your Laundry Rooms

From wet towels and dirty clothes to tricky stains, the laundry room is essential for any household. Sometimes these rooms are left to the wayside when it comes to interior design. Maybe yours is off the first level bath next to the mudroom or hidden in a hallway closet. But there's one thing that all homeowners can agree on when it comes to their laundry room: it needs to be functional. This might mean extra shelving for immediately storing away clean towels, a utility sink for stained items to soak in, or maybe waterproof flooring that can withstand the messiest of messes.

Nothing elevates a curated laundry room like beautiful tile flooring. Whether it's porcelain, wood-look ceramic, or natural stone, tiles take the cake when it comes to durable laundry room floors. 

Retro Mosaic Tiles

Memoir Glazed Ceramic by Daltile

Lean into vintage designs with retro tile in the laundry room. Whether you want a bold geometric mosaic tile or a modish Morrocan patterned ceramic, installing retro ceramic tiles creates a beautiful focal point for your laundry room. In this case, let your tiles take center stage and influence the colors in your laundry room walls. If you aren't ready for an overwhelming amount of pattern, you can always try a tile backsplash above the laundry room sink. As one of the best tiles for a laundry room, ceramic tiles are water, and chemical-resistant, plus they come in a variety of styles and natural finishes. 

Wood-Look Tile Flooring

Hanley Wood in Orlando by Daltile

If you already have wood-look flooring installed throughout your home and want to keep a consistent floor throughout the house, you might consider wood-look tile in the laundry room. Often, your laundry room is connected to another room, so you can keep conformity by installing wood-look ceramic tiles throughout your kitchen and bathrooms. Sophisticated and modern, wood-look tile is a great way to show off gorgeous flooring that's still tough enough to handle the mess in the laundry room.

Natural Stone Flooring

Franklin Tile in Cream by Daltile

Maybe you're leaning towards a natural look, so you opt for matte stone tile in the laundry room. There's an endless array of natural stone options, from travertine to marble to concrete. We recommend investing in wide tiles and large-format options as these are trending and will open up your smaller laundry space to make it feel bigger. Give your interior design a rustic modern feel when you opt for darker stone options like slate or go for a sleek and polished look with lighter hues and cream-colored porcelain tiles.

Alternatives to Tile Floors

Tuscany Vinyl Sheet in Midnight by Armstrong

If you love the look of tile but have young kids or pets around and need a softer surface that's less prone to slipping, try vinyl or luxury vinyl tile in the laundry room. While sheet vinyl is a convenient solid surface that can easily roll and cut to size, luxury vinyl tile performs better in moisture-prone environments. With advances in floor engineering, luxury vinyl tile can be installed using a simple click-and-lock system and often has advanced sealants that seamlessly lock out water to protect your subfloors. These waterproof, pet-proof, and stain-proof floors are available in a wide variety of designs, from wood-look to stone-look tile.

How have you incorporated tile in your laundry rooms?

Floors to Match Your Trendy Dark Cabinets

Bright white kitchens are a thing of the past, and instead, we’ve traded in those illuminating white cabinets for dark rich woods and moody tones. Dark cabinetry leads in kitchen and bath trends this year—and we can see why. The appeal of designing a space that balances contrast with color is bold and yet simple to manage. Styled with lighter countertops, backsplashes, mixed metals, and bright finishes, the dark cabinet trend is here to stay and will carry over into 2022. So, how do you elevate your flooring to complement this trend? We have several simple tips on how to do this, from installing white oak hardwood to beautiful luxury vinyl plank in various colorways.

Gorgeous White Oak Hardwood 

Normandy Oak in Brulee by Mannington

White oak flooring is a hot commodity and is popularly used not only in kitchens and baths but throughout entire households. Its white-washed look and light grain patterns work to balance out the navy blues or greys in your kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Of course, whenever you’re installing hardwood in the moisture-prone areas of your house, you need to consider the water damage that can occur. We recommend looking towards engineered hardwood for your kitchen and bath needs, as these planks have an enhanced seal that can lock out moisture in case of spills.

Brightening Hardwood Looks

Bengal Bay in Sand by Mannington

Other lighter hardwoods such as white-washed hickory, maple, birch, and ash are easy choices to complement dark cabinetry. Light floors will open up your space to give it a contemporary and livable feel. Natural wood floors never go out of style with their asymmetrical knotting and graining, infusing organic life into your home. If engineered hardwood isn’t for you, luxury vinyl planks are another excellent flooring solution and come in a variety of wood finishes so you can find the perfect light hardwood to brighten your space.

Gray Undertones

Cheshire Oak Rigid Core in Buttermilk by Armstrong Flooring

If you’ve chosen a cool dark tone such as navy, dark green, or dusty blue for your cabinetry, install floors that have gray undertones. For instance, this luxury vinyl plank balances out the black of the cabinets with a contemporary gray mid-tone. Notice that the kitchen doesn’t feel cold or stiff thanks to the beautiful warm graining of the wood-look plank with low gloss and brass metal finishes.

Neutral and Earthtone Tile

Epitomize Glazed Ceramic by Daltile

For those looking to venture out of the woods and into the tile arena, try to find neutral tiles in pretty creams, marble whites, and earthy tones, as these colors will tie together brilliantly with the rich hues of darker cabinets. With tile making such a big comeback right now in the interior design world, now is the time to elevate your space with the latest tile trends. Porcelain and ceramic tiles are known for their incredible durability and naturally waterproof abilities. With so many stunning colorways and styles available, tile is an easy choice for your kitchen, baths, and laundry rooms.

5 Tips To Decorate with Mixed Metals

While we were taught not to mix our gold and silver for the longest time, this summer, things are heating up as mixed metals move to the top of interior design trends. Designers have been incorporating mixed metals for years to infuse warmth, balance cool tones and create versatility and texture throughout the home. We're here to give you the top five beautiful —and simple —ways to hop aboard the mixed metals trend.

Choose One Dominant Metal 

Bourbon Hydrogen 6 Luxury Vinyl by Biyork Floors

Best practice, you should always choose one metal to dominate the color palette of your space. This doesn't mean that you'll be limited to using only this dominant metal, but instead, choosing a leading metal allows for a cohesive flow throughout your home. Select another metal to complement your first. Your dominant metal should adorn the larger spaces and furniture, such as the refrigerator and an oven hood in your kitchen. Your secondary metal can balance out the first through appliances, hardware, and decor.

Incorporate with Lighting

Viper Chandelier in Natural Brass by One Kings Lane available at Lighting One 

Lighting is the perfect way to incorporate metal hardware and can easily reflect your design theme. Maybe you're opting for a rustic chic look in the kitchen, so you choose an antique steel brushed pendant to hang over the counter. Or perhaps you want to elevate your living room with a gold chandelier. The trick is to match the metals to your color palette. If you have primarily warm colors like reds and browns in your room, your dominant color should reflect that with brass or gold. You can add accent fixtures in cool tones such as silver or nickel to balance the warm hues.

Install Metal Hardware

Fleur Affodill Mosaic Glass by Emser Tile

A straightforward way to show off metal decor is through your hardware. There's an endless array of places to show off metal hardware such as pot fillers, exposed pipes, cookware, and big-ticket appliances. When designing the kitchen, use your primary metal for your cabinet hardware and use the sink to showcase your accent metal. After you've determined your hardware, you can sprinkle in more metal with trinkets and accent pieces for a personal touch. 

Balance Cool & Warm Hued Metals

English Hickory in Earl Gray by Biyork Flooring 

When mixing warm and cool-toned metals, you always want to start with one dominant metal and play off of that. For instance, if you opt to go with a gold metal as your dominant, you might choose a black to balance the warm finishes with a neutral accent. Warm metals typically include brass, copper, and gold, while cool metals are silver, aluminum, and stainless steel. The best practice is to pair a dominant warm metal with a cool accent metal or vice versa. Neutral metals such as cast iron and black finishes can be added to either metal.

Use Mirrors for Reflective Feel

Hollywood Oak Porcelain by Emser Tile

Mixed metals add depth to your room, and mirrors can reflect that. By adding mirrors, you not only enhance your decor but also make the room feel more open. Draw out dimensions in your front hall by adding a simple gold mirror to overlook your entryway bench. Make the living room feel bigger with a vintage brass mirror over the couch.

One extra tip: use different metal finishes. Perhaps you have a polished stainless steel sink, but you want to opt for hammered silver cutlery. It's these small details that can add a nice layer of texture to your space without you ever having even to change the type of metal you're using.