Fall decorating trends for Home Furnishings Month
Over at The Design File, we’re always on the lookout for the latest trends and so I was thrilled that Homeyet.com decided to share this peek at furnishings for fall.
Look for neutral interiors, distressed furnishings, and smaller office desks, say Nancy Robinson and Julie M. Smith of Nine Muses Media.
They provided tips to Homeyet.com, a new web site celebrating “Home Furnishings Month,” which begins today.
(Yep, there really is a month for everything!)
Here’s what Nancy & Julie say are some quick, yet stylish suggestions for updating your home for next season:
Calm Yourself
Living with a neutral interior palette is like being enveloped by a cloud. Get the look by blanketing rooms in the softest neutral shades: cream, mocha and, most especially (and perhaps surprisingly), gray. A dash of a neutral metallic accent, such as silver, adds a welcome sparkle and resembles sunlight peeking through the clouds. (See photo at top.)
Distressed to impress
Modern Country is ageless and exudes a comforting charm that takes imperfection to new heights. Natural finishes, heavily distressed surfaces, reclaimed woods, rattan, wicker and other natural textures are livable finishes for busy families. And the look fits farmhouse style or urban loft with equal ease.
Ethnic Inspiration
Far-reaching global influences are no longer far flung. Ethnic-inspired fabrics are turning up all over in American homes. The organic patterns, vibrant color palettes and handcrafted looks create an aura of sophisticated warmth. What to look for: motifs inspired by traditional African design; susani patterns from Central Asia; ikats and batiks from Indonesia; and handblocked woodprints from India.
Power Play
Smaller footprint, lighter weight and better performance are important purchase considerations when buying a new laptop. The same things matter when buying home office furniture. As laptops have become the most popular home computing choice among consumers, so, too, have writing tables and petite desks moved to the fore. Unlike their executive suite predecessors, these modestly scaled workstations don’t take up an entire room. Instead, they slip easily into most interiors, providing needed workspace without taking up too much space – or too much money.
Seeing Black and White
The go-to item in your closet may be the little black (or white, depending on season) dress. In home furnishings, it’s the combination of the two that offers the most impact. It’s twice the look in one great product, and it never goes out of style. Consider making a statement with a black and white combo in bedding ensembles, window treatments, wallpaper or upholstery fabric.
In photos above:
- Calm Yourself – Star chest, table and chairs by Boiler & Co. at Robert Allen
- Distressed to Impress – table by Regina-Andrew Designs
- Ethnic Inspiration – Icon fabrics by Larry Laslo
- Power Play – Desk by aspenhome
- Seeing Black and White – Bedding ensemble by Amity Home
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#1 Judy on September 1, 2009:
I love the black and white bedding and the other ideas, but I had to laugh out loud when I read there was such a thing as Home Furnishings Month!
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