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2013 Decor Trends – Seeing Stripes

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Suzy Q

This year we are not only seeing stripes on the catwalks but throughout upholstering, wallpaper, and even our ceilings! Stripes are yet another exciting trend flooding the design scene and designers are putting them just about anywhere to surprise us. Get creative with stripes and add them throughout your home in unexpected places to create interest and drama. Just make sure you get it right by using pastel colors to avoid harsh, bold lines.

Marie Burgos

Amoroso Design

Jessica Benett

Fabrizia Fezza

Amanda Austin

Adam Zollinger

RLH Studio

Kathleen Walsh

Marcelo Brito

Camilla Molders

Andrew Suvalsky

Palmersto Design

Julie Dasher

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2013 Decor Trends – Homey Kitchens

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Suzy Q

The design of kitchens is moving away from an over spotlessly clean look towards a more comfortable and cozy feel. Kitchens are getting to be the most popular gathering places in our homes and making them feel homey and warm makes them ideal for socializing with family and friends. Reclaimed wooden floors and aged tiles give a lovingly lived in look while large kitchen islands provide a place to gather around and enjoy meals together. To give your kitchen a vintage, hand done appearance try switching up your backsplash with crackle-glazed tiles or tin paneling. You can buff up your cabinets with warm glazed colors and shabby hardware to give a lovely timeworn look.

Phillip Mueller

Christopher Phelps

Crisp Architects

Reed Lewis

Be De Design

Oakley Home Builders

Cesar Rubio

Insignia Inspirations

Kitchens By Wedgewood

Barnes Vanze

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2013 Decor Trends – Best Print: Retro Botanicals

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Suzy Q

Expect to see this flowery trend for a while as we have been seeing it everywhere from our walls to our upholstering and even flooring! These botanical textiles and wallpaper patterns inspired by the 1950s have been officially brought back to the 21^st century, some even in shiny metallic finishes. Designers are pairing up the sweet metallic wallpaper with neutral yet glossy surfaces and burnished hardware. Others that have matte surfaces do well with antiqued wooden furniture. Try out a retro botanical wallpaper in any space in your home that needs a little pick-me-up!