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Home décor trends continue getting better each year, and with each new trend, the stale old items and themes get outdated. You don’t want the same floral accent in your house your grandma once had. Don’t get us wrong, but we’re trying to save you from posing an old impression. We have enlisted 5 home décor trends that made a splash in the 80s to early 2000s, but that is exactly where they belong now!

White Color Scheme for the Rooms

A flawless white interior looks untouched and bright at first, but it starts getting dull and boring with each passing day. It also looks uninviting and requires heavy maintenance, which is why it didn’t stay in fashion for long. You can swap the white interior with contemporary navy blue look to add warmth to your rooms. It also contrasts beautifully against light-colored textures. Fresh colors can lighten up your mood and circulate a refreshing vibe all around your house.

Traditional Kitchen

Say goodbye to traditional kitchens where granite and heavy marble countertops were the stars of the show. Now the trend is to employ lighter materials and tiles to elevate modern appeal. Moreover, lacquer cabinetry and dark wood counter height stools provide the aesthetics of a modern cooking space.

Ditch the cooking appliances that take all the space. Instead go for wall-embedded refrigerators, counter-fitted stoves and counter-embedded sinks to have a clear, open area for a better cooking experience. Modern cooking tools play an important role in upgrading your kitchen. Shop modern range of kitchen appliances from home equipment dealers like AJ Madison to secure the best rates.

Pointed and Oversized Furniture

Circular and geometric variations in furniture have returned in 2017, because boxed furniture have been throwing off the look of your living room for quite a long time. Shapes affect your mood in many ways, so it’s better to have different shapes around for a fun atmosphere rather than sticking to single boring cut. Same discouragement goes for oversized furniture. They not only make your space look crowded, but also appear clumsy. Stick to decent pieces of furniture that maintain the intricacy of your home.

Hanging Edison Bulbs

The interior is not the only part of your home, the outdoor space counts as well. We require lighting to illuminate our patio and most of us find Edison bulbs a convenient way to do it. Although conventional bulbs promote a retro feel, they are old-fashioned and need to be replaced. Modern day lighting solutions encourage the use of LED lights, fairy lights and solar lights not because they are energy-efficient, but due to the fact that they give an enchanting look to your patio. Modern patio decorating ideas also include the use of suspended paper lanterns, mini chandeliers and string lights.

Smooth Textures

Smooth and sleek textures convey ‘flat’ rather than ‘elegant’ look. You should incorporate chunky stitches, pleats, folds, fur and other cozy textures to enhance the comfort of your home. Home is more about what you feel when you’re inside, and a transition of different textures can ignite your senses while staying true to the modern age.

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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.

Photo: Timothy Bell Photography

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!

Next year hold on tight – 2016 is going to be filled with unexpected design trends that are guaranteed to stir up the industry! Designers are paying more attention to dining chairs than ever and have managed to conquer the battle of vintage, modern and elegant – three strong trends that can finally live together in harmony. We’ve highlighted 5 of our favorite dining chair trends along with some tips on how to decorate with them:

Velvet Elegance

Velvet dining chairs are a great way to guaranteed comfort, elegance, and high-style in your dining room. Chairs in cool dusty pastel tones are my favorite. Think powder blue, dusty rose, and even pale grey make your home decorating look opulent and rich. Paired with a glitzy chandelier, can I say more?

Photo: Siobhan Loates Design Ltd.

Bench Dining Seats

Using benches in the place of dining room chairs is becoming more popular and a lot more practical. Benches seat more people; they look great, and are perfect for seating the kids. A velvet-tufted bench with full back support is a must – try to avoid benches with no backing as they tend to be super uncomfortable!

Photo: Merigo Design

Vintage Chic

Don’t be afraid to decorate old with new – modern and vintage is once again clashing making the perfect balance between both worlds. Mix and match vintage local finds with state of the art technology or modern mass produced goods. Try pairing vintage dining chairs with a sleek dining table from Target and hanging an antique industrial chandelier in an uber modern kitchen.

Photo: Lovejoy Designs

Comfy Rattan

2016 focuses on a lot of “bringing the outdoors in” and using furniture that you can use outdoors, indoors. Rattan furniture is made of natural fibers and looks exotic, casual, and makes sense as a multi-purpose piece that looks chic either sitting in your dining room or on the front porch.

Photo: GM Construction Inc.

Chiavari Chairs

These popular wedding chairs are light, stackable chairs, and come in a variety of different colors, even Lucite! Chiavari chairs add elegance and European flair to just about any design scene. They look high-glamour and are super easy to dress up – add a seat cushion in your favorite textile to match the rest of your room and be prepared for a major design statement.

Photo: ProjectWedding.com