Is into the woods a new decorating trend? According to Ell Decor's Trend Alert column, the traditional rustic motif, faux bois, is hip and being used in glamorous new ways such as rugs, fabric, pillows, plates and furniture, in a wide range of colors other than just woodsy ones.Houzz recently had an ideabook by Laura Gaskill titled Fall Decor Goes Into The Continue Reading
Uncertain Climate Brings 5 Predictable Color Forecasts
Despite the outcome of the upcoming election being unclear and the political tide being murky, you can bet on bold and bright color forecasts for 2013. It's actually an ongoing trend that is getting more play in interior design.Here are some recent sources for color forecasts:1) D+D or Design and Durability: Forecasts contrasting colors with jewel tones, Continue Reading
Pattern Cure
We are thinking of a pattern cure during this Happy Columbus Day! Discovering a new world can change the world. Thanks to Christopher Columbus, "America" as it as first called got her debut to the world. Now, with The Internet and modern technology, other cultures are fast becoming more globally connected and the world around us doesn't seem so far-reaching.You Continue Reading
Building Trends and Generations X and Y
The interior design industry has experienced 10 consecutive months of positive performance across sectors, according to a new report from the American Society of Interior DesignersConfidence among U.S. homebuilders rose this month to its highest level in six years and many expect the housing recovery to strengthen in the next six months. Although new homes Continue Reading
Forecast for Fall Style
Back in August One Kings Lane forecasted for fall style what was on the design horizon based on their observations from the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF).Here's the run down: Marrakesh Express, American Vintage, Linen Revival, & Graphic ModernGoing in order, One Kings Lane states Marrakesh is the number one style trend. We are happy to see this, Continue Reading
