We are always on the lookout for new trends in decorating, and tanned leather sofas are one of our favorite trends of this year. Tanned leather used to be in style way back, but trends always come and go, and then seem to come back years later!

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Tanned leather gives off a boho Southwestern wave; it works really well with eclectic bohemian spaces as it does with sleek Parisian ones. This style is very versatile and it looks great in just about any setting.

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I personally love and would choose leather sofas any day over fabric styles. Leather is luxurious, and it’s functional. Leather sofas suit most styles, and can be easily decorated with. They are also much easier to clean and last longer than fabric ones, especially if you make sure to keep your sofa maintained with leather protector. Toss a few colorful throw pillows on a leather sofa and you are calling for a lovely design statement. We give leather sofas, and especially tanned colored ones, the full green light for 2016!

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When something comes into style, it’s not always limited to one piece of furniture or accessory. Tanned leather is coming up everywhere not only in sofas. It’s so on vogue now to find tanned leather pulls, handles, loops for your cabinet doors, or even repurposed belts as decorative details on furniture and lampshades. Try to sneak in this designer staple anywhere you can and get creative, decorating is all about using your imagination!

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The color tan is amazing and it combines so well with so many different styles. Is a tanned sofa the right for your space? Before decorating, decide if you want your sofa to be the main focal point of your room, or simply a design element that works cohesively with the rest of your pieces. If you would like it to be a major element, a tan sofa works very well in a minimalistic setting. It really grabs all of the attention and creates a comfy looking space. To plash in some even more drama, add a few pillows and throw blankets for color and style.

Summer decorating for 2016 is all about reviving your space, trying out something new, and introducing pieces into your home that add a spark of energy! Long gone are the days of monochrome furnishings, strict industrial style, and neutral tones. This season we want to pump up our homes with lively things that lift our spirits. Here’s how:

Bring the Outdoors In

If you already have extra outdoor furniture, you’re in luck! Move your outdoor dining furniture indoors to make your dining space look exotic and summer ready. I personally love to use rattan and bamboo furniture indoors, it adds a unique vintage vibe that feels warm and cozy. Dress it up with cushions and then make it look elegant with a glass top and a chandelier above. I’d call this style: Indoor Garden Glam!

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Reupholster Your Dining Chairs

No need to spurge on a new set of chairs, you can easily add new life to old dining chairs with a lick of paint and new fabric. These fuschia chairs look GORGEOUS in this neutral dining room and are perfect to kick off the summer season! Save this DIY for a sunny day, and you’ll be glad you took the time to transform something old into something new again.

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Tropical Wall Murals

Stuck with plain white walls? No worries, we have got a quick fix by slathering on a wall mural. Murals are quick, and easy ways to make a space feel like a whole other world. There are two ways you can go about this: pay someone to custom draw a mural for you (expensive route), try to draw it yourself (risky route), or buy a pre-printed mural and simply apply it to your walls (easiest way). Voila, a whole new look!

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Small Bits of Color

Have a plain-jane kitchen? Not to worry, you can transform your space with the smallest details. Small accessories like a tiny vase, a cake stand, and a few blooms can work wonders for a kitchen with neutral toned walls, flooring, and cabinets. These permanent installments are some things you can’t change, but you can easily switch up the vibe of your kitchen with accessories according to the season or your mood.

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Prints and Patterns

We’ve been on a solid diet for too long – bold, patterned fabrics are everywhere this season. From exotic palm leaf prints to geometric and even tribal, there is no stopping designers in using these just about everywhere. From cushions, to upholstering, curtains and even walls – brightly colored patterns are here to stay, for a while!

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Introduce New Tableware

Investing in a few brightly colored pieces of tableware is a fun way to kick off the summer season. Go for bold juicy hues and try not the make them too match-y, this time designers are trying to get out as much color as they can from accessories.

Acrylic Stacking Wine Glasses  – House of Fraser

Do Something Different

Experiment and have fun with your decorating by trying something new for a change. One piece I have always wanted in my home was a canopy bed and this rose pink beauty is exactly what I had in mind. In the medieval times, canopy beds were used to ward off insects and bacteria, today they are used to showcase great design. And great design this is!

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]]> https://betterdecoratingbible.com/2016/06/19/7-stunning-summer-decorating-ideas-love/feed/ 0 https://betterdecoratingbible.com/2016/01/20/hot-off-the-press-here-are-the-interior-decorating-color-trends-for-2016/ https://betterdecoratingbible.com/2016/01/20/hot-off-the-press-here-are-the-interior-decorating-color-trends-for-2016/#respond Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:16:36 +0000 http://betterdecoratingbible.com/?p=10650 Your walls are the canvas for the rest of your interior design, so picking the right colour scheme is an important starting point for creating an amazing space. Here we look at some of the top colour choices for 2016!

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Pantone Colour of the Year

Normally only one colour tends to be the focus of the Pantone Colour of the year, however 2016 is different, a new era where the colour authority have gone for two shades. As they state: ‘For the first time, the blending of two shades – Rose Quartz and Serenity are chosen as the PANTONE Colour of the Year.’

These two colours do work seamlessly together, a relaxing enthralling palette mixing both cool and warm tones harmoniously. These two colours add a softness to home interior trends, perfect for creating a relaxing environment.

Dulux Colour Forecast of the Year

White is out in 2016, colour is here and here to stay, for 2016 Dulux have chosen a rich and luxurious colour which offers an interesting colour palette for the year. They have gone with Cherished Gold, an evolution from the 2015 shade; Copper Blush, showing us metallics are in once again. This colour, pairs beautifully with warm earth tones and rich jewel colours equally as well with fresh pastels, offering a wide range of colour matching choices.

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The key take home points from these schemes is that colour is king in 2016, say goodbye to white walls and plain furniture and add some excitement into your home interior. Mix in colour pops not just on your walls but with your soft furnishings: feel the jungle, breathe the tropics and enjoy the luxe fabrics which add to your interiors.

Break up the colour blocks not only with fabric, throws or rugs but with your furniture, stylishly patterned Moroccan furniture brings the designs of North Africa with the rich patterns and deep colours. The Marrakech range of furniture available at Baytree Interiors will add another dimension to your space, the dark colours and striking patterns are key trends this year and add warmth to your home.

Metallics Are Still King

Despite the last couple of years, home interiors been dominated by metallics, we are still seeing them again this year. Earthy metallics such as gold and copper with hints of brass and silver tones are being used against backdrops of bold and bright colours as a contrast. Look for hints of metal where colour blocks on walls, fixture and fittings, and metallic detailing on furniture or accessories.

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So 2016 will be the year of the Design Age: home interiors will be juxtaposed with old and new styles. Colour is big, whether it’s rich dark earth colours, bright colour pops or soft, or light and serene palettes. White is no longer the main focus, so add some colour into your life this year!