2018 Trends

Ever gallop through pinterest or houzz and just feel overwhelmed? Maybe you're not even sure what ideas your after or what you could incorporate into your everyday life. So I have handpicked some ideas for you that I think anyone can do! We also talked about it on KNOX 1310am this morning for our Sterlingcarpet1.com segment.

1. Gallery Walls- can be used to add some much needed color or visual interest to an other wise blank space. The neat thing is you have all the control. It can be as many or as few pictures as you like, the frames don't have to match in color or size and they can include family and friends, be abstract or a little of both.


2. Pop of Color- it can be any color! 2018 is suggesting Green but I say not to limit yourself to one specific color. If you prefer blue or purple, get yourself a nice plum accent chair. Green seems to be a part of a bigger trend though. Think calming, warm neutral used in the 70's era. Which means that this is great news for those living in an older home or maybe inherited that lovely family heirloom, you're already on trend!


3.  Texture and Metallics- Metallic hues have been here for a bit but they're not going anywhere! Rose gold, brass and copper are especially popular because of their warmer tone so if you get the chance, switch out some hardware!


4.   Feminine Touches- Sorry boys but the girls are back in style! You can still give them their man caves but place place those pink pillows on the couch and hang those curvaceous bling-ed out mirrors!


5. Kitchen Minimalism- We've kind of touched on this trend before and its also called
hygge ( hue-guh ).  A natural characteristic of Danish culture wants us to have just what is necessary. I see it as a less is more mindset so get rid of all that clutter!



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Grays, Grays and Grays OH MY!

Image
Lets talk paint  c o l o r ...and with that comes a conversation I have almost everyday, GRAYS! When someone asks me "What's your favorite gray?" I simply reply "Take a seat". (with a smile of course) Up here in north country we are about 5 years (if not more) from the trends coast to coast. We also endure cold weather for about 9 months out of the year. YIKES! This in turn translates to being forced inside, loving our homes and of course warmer colors! Because of this, my favorite Benjamin Moore color is #984 out of the classic collection, Stone Hearth. It's more of a greige (grey-beige) so it keeps its warmth yet updates the space. 984 Stone Hearth I've learned the important thing with gray is to know your undertone and know what you would rather see. Let me break it down for you... 1.  Red   undertone: looks more brown 2. Blue undertone: looks more blue 3.   Gr een  undertone: looks more green I have found that most people assume a s
Read more

Farmhouse...COLOR

Image
Of course when talking farmhouse style these days only one name comes to mind for most people... Joanna Gaines. She has of course melted our hearts with her room designs and has us drooling over her paint colors! So I thought what better knowledge than her 25 paint line colors matched to benjamin moore colors! (Don't worry, you can thank me later) and please remember to use these images only for reference! Go into a benjamin moore dealer and look at the color IN PERSON, then take that color home and look at it in your lighting! Just because you like a color in an image doesn't mean it will look the same in your space! These colors (all colors) will change with lighting so be cautious and have fun playing with color!  
Read more

How to choose the right color

Image
Believe it or not, there are actually a few things to consider when trying to choose a paint color, for any room! 1. To each their own : choose a color because you like it  not because it's on trend or because I told you it's the right one.  You have to live there not me! Trends aren't always right  either, for example GRAY.  Grays have been trending for many years now but in the  perfect scenario they are paired with white trim and often  have a cooler feel to them.  Remember, look at the color choice in your lighting before painting. 2. Find Inspiration : It could be in the form of fabric, tile, flowers, pillows, anything! Explore websites like pinterest  and houzz for ideas. Ask yourself what type of "feel" you are after  for this room? Dramatic, bold, cozy, neutral, calm, quiet, etc. 3. Create a flow : consider threading one color throughout your main living spaces. With a popularity in creating open floor plans
Read more