2014 design trends

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"I think we'll see a trend towards chameleon decor. Instead of settling on one fixed look, people will opt for a versatile neutral base and use big-impact accents to easily change their decor." — Arianna Vargas

#1 - INTERCHANGEABLE ACCENTS

"Move over white walls, in 2014 we'll be seeing rooms with a lot more drama and glamour. Dark, moody walls in black will be the perfect backdrop to the metallic accessories that we're all loving right now." — Jeanine Hays

#2 - USHERING IN GLAMOUR

BLACK IS THE NEW GRAYGray and "greige" will remain popular, but black is the new color darling for 2014. We're even seeing people paint the outside of their house black as a way to modernize an older home.

"Thanks to social media, the lifespan of a trend has been cut in half. We're all a little overexposed. I think vintage and one-of-a-kind pieces will be highly sought after. It's the curiosities that make a house a home and keep your guests asking: "Where did you get that?" — Lindsay Souza

#3 – VINTAGE WONDERS

Wood is extremely popular as people skip the paint and opt for natural beauty. In fact, butcher block was the third most popular choice for counters, and hardwood was most popular flooring choice for 2014. Expect more live-edge wood (i.e., carpentry with natural edges) in 2014 for both furniture and countertops

WOOD GRAIN IS BACK

"Of course I hopefully predict that color will be the trend story every year in hopes of banishing the boring beige box, but this year it really could happen!" — Christian May

#4 – SAY GOODBYE TO BEIGE

WALLPAPERBOLD PRINTS

BOLD COLORS

STARTED IN POWDER ROOMS

NOW ADORNING WALLS OF

LIVING ROOMS AND

BEDROOMS

CHALKY PASTELS

NEW SOPHISTICATE

D PASTELS GRAYED OUT

SOFTNESS & ELEGANCE

DUSTY PASTEL HUES PAIRED

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CHALKY AQUA WITH VIBRANT

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“Florals and Chintz: These tried-and-true fabrics are popping up everywhere in fashion and decor. Mix them with other graphic patterns for a modern look." — Stacey Bewkes

#5 – BLOSSOMING PRINTS

Florals & chintz

"Mixing and matching metallics, such as silver and gold." — Devon Dyer

#6 – METAL MASH-UP

COOL METALS

WARM METALS

NATURAL IRON

TEXTURED METALS COLOR PALETTE

ACCESSORIES

MIXING METALSDO’S & DON’T’S

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"A return to tradition. After the long-standing trend of modern and eclectic decor, more people will want to feel comfortable and at ease by returning to traditional styles." — Erin Gates

#7 – TIMELESS DESIGN

"Lots and lots of layering: both materials and textures. We love the look of mixing different metals, woods, and fabrics!" — Jennifer Beek and Georgie Hambright

#8 – INNOVATIVE COMBINATIONS

WOOD SPECIESTEXTURES

METALSTEXTILE PATTERNS

"From rich, saturated colors like navy and indigo to bright, vibrant shades like peacock blue and cobalt, blue will continue to reign supreme in the coming year." — Paloma Contreras

#9 – A BEVY OF BLUES

NAVY

BENJAMIN MOOREMILL SPRINGS BLUE HC-137

RALPH LAURENBALTIC BLUE IB86

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS SASSY BLUE 1241

BENJAMIN MOORE AQUARIUS 788

BENJAMIN MOORE PATRIOT BLUE 2064-20

BENJAMIN MOORE HEAVENLY BLUE 709

"Black and white is a classic home decor palette, but for 2014 I see it softening and feeling more cozy. In the cooler months think Scandinavian chic, while in the summer months think French striped shirts." — Joanna Hawley

#10 – A SOFTER BLACK & WHITE

IDENTIFYING YOUR

Interior Design Style101

Contemporary design often has clean, sleek lines and is marked by solid colors, predominantly muted neutrals or bold punches of color in furniture and accessories. Furniture is sleek, lower to the ground and often has metal frames or straight legs with an emphasis on basic shapes and forms. Graphic elements in artwork or as accents work well with this look.

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Rooted in minimal, true use of material and absence of decoration. A clean, streamlined furniture and architecture style from the 1930s. It's characterized by a neutral color palette, polished surfaces, strong geometric shapes and asymmetry.

MODERN

This catch-all style borrows from several other design styles and evokes a sense of imagination and surprise with unexpected contrasts. The style is not simply throwing together everything and anything, but rather relies heavily on the building blocks of design (color, pattern, texture, composition) to make the space look cohesive. A multitude of fabrics is characteristic, whether patterned, textured, solids or all three.ECLECTIC

Furnishings are usually 18th-century English, 19th-century neoclassic, French country and British Colonial revival. Use of classic styling and symmetry to create a calm, orderly decor. Color palette is usually in the mid-tones and fabrics are muted, usually simple florals, solids, stripes or plaids.TRADITIONA

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