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&Nbsp; My friend, Jenny, and her new fiance!!, Charlie, are closing on an incredible house today. Congrats again! Needless to say, there has been feverish emailing between Jenny and me regarding selections for her new casa. Although we do not have the exact same style, I totally "get" Jenny's look, even though she thinks that it is "weird." I believe the quote was, "You know I like weird stuff." Jenny loves to decorate with "feathers and blue glass." Those were her guidelines to my helping her. I don't like to call her style "weird." I prefer "eclectic hippie boho chic fabulousness." Now, again, I totally
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At a recent dinner party, a girlfriend asked me about this year’s design trends. She is in the thick of house hunting and spends every waking minute mentally decorating her new-as-yet-unfound home. I never thought much about trends and, given my fairly traditional approach to design, have always thought I tend to stick with the classics.
Right, Sheepskin and brass accents remain strong trends this year.
I explained this no-trend motto to her, then immediately launched into a lengthy litany of things that I’m dying to get for my own home. It was partway through my list that my friend informed me that these were the trends she was asking about – the things designers want for themselves. Right now.
So if we’re defining trends as what designers everywhere are looking for, here are a few of the biggest….
Warm metals like brass, gold, and aged bronze are all enjoying their moment in the proverbial sun. The design world has tired of seeing chrome and nickel on every fixture and is making a move back towards sunnier hues. You’ll see brass turning up on lamps, mirrors, and kitchen hardware. (Yes, you can mix it with your stainless steel appliances.) But don’t think your shiny 1990’s fixtures are suddenly back “in.” If you’re opting for traditional-style fixtures or hardware, the new brass is decidedly more aged in appearance, with a very natural patina. If you prefer that shinier, brushed brass finish, steer clear of traditional hardware and opt for sleek and straight handles and drawer pulls to ensure your look is contemporary. Curved handles in a shiny finish can look dated and evoke those 1990’s bathrooms that realtors dread showing.