Top Interior Design Trends For 2016
Getting the itch to redo your house? Truth: We have it all year round. But, there’s something about the renewal of the spring season that makes the idea of a fresh look even more inviting.
Here are some interior design trends for 2016 whether you are thinking about selling and moving up or trading smaller or that vacation home it is good you know what is in favor for the design trends. Sometimes just swapping out a vase candlestick painting carpet drapes can keep you up to date and in style. Let’s take a look and some trends
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French Country
French Country Design trend never went out of style. But believe me this popular design has been brought to the forefront of very stylish and influential publications House Beautiful Elle Décor for instance or the popular Pinterest posts instream and even the HGTV shows. Waxed and weathered paint on furniture, shiplap treatments, and accessories bearing its signature style are everywhere, and being assumed into all types of interiors to create a rich, eclectic look. French country style has its roots in the customs of the sunny, pastoral French countryside, springing from centuries of slow-paced yet hardworking rural life. Unlike the more opulent sensibility that might have been found in the grand maisons of Paris, French country style is earthy and relaxed, artfully straddling the gap between practical sturdiness and decorative aplomb.
French country décor feels warm, welcoming, and unpretentious, characterized by an elegant grace. Gently worn with time and use, the colors reflect the sunny rural surroundings, and its furnishings fill multiple roles with ease.
Wrought iron. A mainstay of French country style since the Renaissance era. Use it in furnishings such as a canopy bed or daybed; lighting; and accessories such as andirons, candelabras, or door and cabinet hardware.
Rich, soft colors. Warm yellows and creams, pale sky blues, sage greens, brick reds, and lavenders all feel pitch-perfect for this style and echo the exterior landscape.
Toile. Popular in France for more than two centuries, toile fabric sprinkles in a dash of whimsy and lighthearted appeal. Mix it with stripes, gingham, and textural linen or burlap for French country flair.
Distressed accent pieces. Accents look best with a light patina. Try moss-dappled urns or planters, weathered woods, hammered metal and antiqued finishes such as oil-rubbed bronze.
Whitewashing. Made from lime, chalk, and other substances, whitewash was a popular alternative to paint in rural French homes. Try it on indoor and outdoor walls, furniture, floors, and ceilings for a look that whispers of age
Mixed Metals Fashion and interior design styles often evolve on parallel paths. Whereas in the past no self-respecting fashionista would wear gold and silver jewelry at the same time, now skillfully mixing metallic is a fast way to look effortlessly modern and chic. Taking a cue from fashion, there’s no reason why satin nickel, brushed steel, oil-rubbed bronze, black iron, hammered silver, gold leaf, silver leaf, copper, and other metallic finishes can’t get along famously in the same room. Here are some guidelines for mixing metals with style.
A neutral room needs metallics and texture for warmth. If you’re designing a room in shades of gray, touches of gold or brass will keep it from feeling cold. A gilded mirror or picture frame comes to life against a gray wall, be it pale or charcoal in tone. Pairing cream-colored walls with gold accents is also a winning look. A crisp white space will look sophisticated with silver or chrome accessories, while a room in tones of chocolate brown can be lightened up with bronze tones.
Cool shades of blue look slick with silver accents, but adding warm copper or gold accessories will energize the space, and black iron touches will help it feel grounded. If your kitchen walls are painted bright orange, chrome accents will cool it down. Yellow walls with gold accents will create an unapologetically sunny atmosphere.
If most of the hardware finishes in a kitchen are oil-brushed bronze, that row of copper pots will add a warm gleam. In a kitchen full of stainless steel appliances and restaurant-style countertops, a vintage chandelier in bronze or gold will add warmth and unexpected charm. If your tastes run toward all that is gilded and gold, a hammered-silver table or a chrome pendant light will add balance.
There is nothing wrong with sticking to one metal tone, but to avoid a monotonous effect, focus on the texture of the finishes. The easiest way to make this work is to scatter various metal tones around the room and your house. It will create a sense of history and timelessness instead of looking premeditated and built yesterday. If it’s gold you like, try mixing matte and shiny finishes; if it’s silver, pair silver plate with hammered silver and pewter for contrast. Mixing old and new finishes will also help keep your room’s metallic profile interesting.
COLOR home interior colors for 2016 trends and concepts inspiring ideas
Style, freshness, beauty and inspiration are blended in the hottest trends for home interior colors for 2016. The prediction for color for 2016 will be the bright shades. One of the interesting trends for 2015 that is expected to grow in 2016 is the coral color. Concepts adorn in the tender pink will enrich the appearance of the most stylish living rooms, kitchens and even bedrooms. The bright shades of yellow are the perfect choice for rooms with positive atmosphere where the whole family enjoys time together.
Make your home more modern and elegant with one of the most impressive trends for 2016 – red. Be bold when choosing the paint for walls, or the color of curtains and furniture and, of course, the accessories for the interior of your home. The hottest shades are red strawberry, red wine and bright red
. Celadon is another color that will make your home pop-out. It is the perfect choice for more tender concepts for living rooms and bedrooms where you will dive in romantic atmosphere with appealing ambiance. Don’t miss out to adorn your rooms in pastel green and mint. Both shades of green create marvelous foundation for different combinations that give your rooms more unique and extraordinary appearance.
If you are a fan of the classic concepts, choose the black and white interior designs. There is no way to make a mistake with this combination. If you want to add more character to the rooms, combine the black and white with shades of gray. The concepts with more passion are enriched with purple and blue. You can add accessories in those colors if you want to put accents in the designs or use the bold combination of both colors as main shades for the rooms.
The Pantone Color wheel for Interiors 2016. The 9 most attractive colors that are expected to grab the interest of designers include Merriment, Mixed Bag, Bijoux, Dichotomy, Ephemera, Natural Forms, Lineage, Soft Focus and Footloose. Some of the sound exotic and extraordinary, here’s a short description of each of the palettes for 2016.
Soft Focus – the trend for this color includes muted shades that can be dubbed “Smokey” by some designers. They are versatile and very appropriate for basic colors of the walls that provide the perfect foundation for decorating.
Natural forms – the name already hints for colors inspired from the nature. Bijoux – it translates as “jewelry” – this trend brings more contrast and drama in the concepts with intense jewel palettes.
Dichotomy – a very interesting color trend for colors adorned in yellow, bright blue and silver metallic.
Footloose– it is inspired by the free spirit and the outdoors – from environment and nature to activities.
Mixed Bag – it is a trend for unique colors, eclectic shades and elements, and extraordinary blends of colors like orange and violet.
Merriment – this is the most joyful color trend that brings positive vibrations with the colors of pink, orange, green and yellow – all bright and vibrant.
Ephemera – is the trend for delicate shades with more neutral colors.
The “Glamily” Room Who says your family gathering space has to be sedate? It’s time to up the ante. When you are an immaculate aesthete what do you do with the family dog around or even the Popcorn / Doritos-loving tween teen or football loving husband? You know there’s no way you let your living room go to the dogs etc. NO you turn to hardworking-yet-fabulous fabrics that can be paired with sexy Silhouettes
Pretty Pendants
Lighting trends of chandeliers are also embracing pendants in all shapes, sizes, materials, and price points. Pendant lighting is the one design element that lends itself to invite drama, glam, and great interest. You will soon see an even wider range of options using glass, metals, and painted finishes
Organic Shapes and Textures is the Trend
From dinnerware to furniture, undefined shapes and natural textures are making an appearance everywhere. You will start to see dining and coffee tables embracing the natural shape of the wood, with live edge tables and organic-shaped chairs being a top trend in luxury interiors and tile that better represents natural shapes gaining ground on the straight lines subway tiles. Artisan Goods Tassels, basketry to macramé, crochet, weaving, home textiles, and glass wares pottery, woodcraft and handmade pillows are in. Embrace the trend get inspired and look for local finds in flea markets, estate sales even go over to your Grandma or Aunts House. I am sure they will have pieces of precious artisan wares, pottery, textiles. Platters glass wares don’t be afraid to mix those vintage and artisan items with what you have already. ? Can you Pair that Mongolian lambskin pouf and a Persian rug next to a Target or Ikea coffee table — absolutely.
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