If you’re looking to update the look of your house to make it 2015 fine, then we’d like to bring several trends to your attention. This information comes from designer Taniya Nayak on behalf of FrogTape brand painter’s tapes.
1. Deep Rich Hues. Consider pairing deep, rich shades on the walls with upholstered furniture pieces. She suggests trying tone on tone by layering shades of the same color. “For example, a deep emerald green paint paired with chartreuse velvet arm chairs and a patterned rug with dabs of forest green mixed in.”
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2. Gallery Walls. Instead of spreading your artwork around, one piece to every way, collect it all, along with plates, spoons, mirrors, sketches, antlers, whatever and hang it all on one wall. Nayak suggests you “paint different portions of each frame to add a pop of color and give it a cohesive gallery feel.”
3. Bold Patterns in Neutral Colors. For example, the designer suggests using a “geometric rug in an earth tone, and also add window treatments with a daring floral design in a complementary, yet understated, color. When mixing prints, pair structured, linear patterns with organic ones for a look that’s polished, and not too ‘matchy.’”
4. The Mod Squad. Think the 1960s. Let bright colors, curvy shapes, and unusual patterns be your guiding force. Remember Peter Max? “Leave your design fears at the door and go overboard with patterns and colors,” Nayak says. She even suggests getting inspired by a mod outfit, a source for the color palette and pattern options.
5. Back to the Earth. This year the craze for everything organic continues. Bring in those elements of nature. “Leave the clean lines and sharp edges out of the equation,” Nayak says. “Think of free flowing shapes, colors you see from nature, and calm serenity.”
6. Copper Instead. The metal of the moment is copper. “The natural patina combined with the shine exudes an industrial warmth unmatched by any other metal,” Nayak observes. “Try it as a backsplash or use one hanging light fixture in copper.”
