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Spring 2019 Home Decor Trends

With a new season come new home décor trends, and this spring we will continue to put a large focus on natural colors, materials, and patterns that evoke the “less is more” mentality.

Pastels have been a hit for a while now, and while this won’t change, we will see pastels take on a chalky appearance, such as powder blue, lilac, and yellow.

Colorful, bold, and bright backsplashes will also be prevalent in kitchens and bathrooms. We’re seeing more homeowners want to add a touch more personality to these rooms, and patterned, colorful backsplashes can do just that.

We love floral and we love greenery, so try combining the two by incorporating green florals on your walls with wallpaper. And if you’re hesitant regarding wallpaper, look into removable wallpaper in case you feel that your tastes in décor will change in several years.

Animal print is another trend that has us excited. What we love about the animal print trend is that you have so many options when it comes to the print you select, and also with how you can use it; furniture, carpeting, or textiles.

And when it comes to carpeting, both distressed carpeting, and natural materials will continue to be trending, as there’s a desire to use sustainable and practical materials in the home.

What spring trends are you excited about?

Incorporating Curved Furnishings in Your Home

Much of design has been focused on clean, straight lines, but it’s important to remember that curves and soft edges are also very much welcome in home design. There’s nothing wrong with straight lines, as they add a clean and beautiful look to a space, but we just love the playfulness that curved furniture can bring to a space.

Whether your design style is retro, mid-century modern, Scandinavian, or anything in between, curved furniture can be incorporated into any room. Chairs can have a subtle roundness to the tops, or in the case of a dining room table, or the bar cart below, can be fully round.

Curved furnishings are great for adding softness by placing less emphasis on straight lines in the room. In a smaller room, curved furniture can help open up your space by creating more flow and essentially taking up less space. Consider mixing and matching furniture both with straight lines and curves.

In a larger room, such as your living room, a curved sectional works great as a focal point while also filling the room and creating less unused space. And for those wanting less intense curved furniture; don’t overlook what’s above you. Incorporating curved lighting fixtures is a simple yet powerful way to incorporate this look into your home.

How do you incorporate curved furniture into your space?

Our Top Colors for Spring 2019

Spring is generally a time where we celebrate the end of a cold and dreary winter. Not only do our spirits brighten and become more energetic, but so do our homes. This spring we’ll see a mix of bright, muted, and soft colors make their way into home interiors, and with such an array of trending colors, there is one that is sure to fit your style.

If you’re looking to add a bold but not intense color for a bit of personality, go for sunflower yellow. This deep shade looks great when used in velvet as an accent chair, boldly on your walls, or in a mid-century modern room, where muted colors are prevalent. 

Hunter green will also have a large presence in home design, as this bold, saturated color takes over the home with a dose of energy and elegance. In the living room or bedroom, use this shade as an accent through the use of pillows or blankets. In the dining room, we love hunter green velvet chairs at the table, and for those who like thinking outside of the box, bring the color to cabinetry.

Soft lilac and pink blush tones in home décor are still on the rise thanks to their ability to pair great with classic neutrals. When muted, these pastels can take on a rustic look, making them quite versatile. For a romantic look, pair these colors with other bright colors, like white.

Lastly, it’s no surprise that earthy colors are still incredibly popular in interior design. There will be a large emphasis on both green and grey being mixed with brown to create a muted, earthy palette. This color scheme is one we love seeing both in the kitchen and the living room, where we generally crave a slower, relaxing pace.

How would you incorporate the above colors into your home’s décor?

Bringing Maximalism to Your Interiors

If 2018 was all about minimalism, then 2019 is all about maximalism. For those that love color, texture, patterns, artifacts, and various design styles, maximalism is the décor trend for you.

Maximalism focuses on mixing and matching to create a room that looks and feels like you. It’s known for mixing design styles and patterns, layering texture, and clashing colors.  It’s a trend that encourages you to pair a bohemian rug with a bright velvet couch, loud trinkets, and textiles of all textures and sizes.

You might think that this trend will make your room look messy, cluttered, and disheveled, but when the correct pieces are combined, you can create a truly warm, cozy, and inviting space. Maximalism is all about decorating your room with pieces that you love.

There’s no limit on artwork, books, or color when it comes to maximalist design. The more you have, the more pulled together your room will look. No rules pertain to how you decorate, but it’s always best to make sure that your pieces are connected in some manner, typically through color and/or symmetry. For instance, if you have a brightly colored rug, incorporate those colors into other pieces in your room, and with artwork, focus on keeping the same space between each frame.

Do you incorporate maximalism into your home’s design?

How to Decorate with Area Rugs

An area rug can be a great add on in a room that has hard surface flooring, as its functionality aids in providing warmth, comfort, and in preventing slips and spills. Not only functional, area rugs are great for adding to your room’s overall design, thanks to the colors, patterns, and shapes that they come in.

Common questions that we often hear is how big the rug should be and where it should be placed, in regards to furniture and overall room layout.

In general, your area rug should be large enough to fit under most, if not all of the furniture in the room. If all furniture doesn’t fit on the rug, then the front legs of your pieces should at least be on the rug. In a large room, consider breaking up the space by placing 2 area rugs in each conversational area.

If you’re starting from scratch, whether from a home remodel or moving, choose your area rug before you decide on paint colors, new furniture, and décor. Once you find an area rug that you absolutely love, you can then base the furniture and colors of your décor on the rug. If you’re buying a rug for an already furnished room, make sure that the colors and patterns in the rug pair well with the rest of your room’s design.

Narrow spaces, such as hallways and entryways, are great places to add a runner. Since these spaces are usually well-trafficked, runners offer a great source of protection for your floors against scuffs and scratches. Not only that, but runners add character and color to an otherwise under designed area.

How do you decorate with area rugs in your home?