Good design can be the difference between a house and a home, as decor makes our living spaces unique and visually interesting. 2017 is starting out with some very interesting design elements that will brighten any home instantly. The coming year will be an exciting one with many natural and authentic trends taking hold.
- Texture - bold, thick, and chunky textures are a great way to add an additional dimension to a room. Nubby wools have a warm visual appeal and soften the straight lines of modern design. Throw pillows covered in thick, unbleached Berber fabrics bring a softness and exoticism to relaxed spaces.
- Living Walls - greenery and flowering plants as wall decor is an idea that is steadily gaining popularity. These living walls create a beautiful feature that is constantly changing. Living walls can be temporary or constantly replaced and reinvigorated. Colorful blooms and greens create this vibrant aesthetic. Templates are available as a kit that requires the plants and flowers to be added or comes in completely pre-fabricated decor pieces ready to hang.
- Unfinished Woods - gone are the days of shiny chromes and overly finished metals. Subtlety is back in fashion in home decor. Unfinished woods build a design mood that encompasses a more relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. Wall hangings of driftwood bring a calming touch of nature into hectic lives, while unfinished, chunky, raw wood end tables provide a utilitarian piece with originality and authenticity.
- Pottery and Ceramics - in keeping with today's less contrived design moods, ceramics, and other simple materials are enjoying a resurgence. Today's pottery is sleeker, and of very dynamic colors and surprising shapes. Anything made by hand is to be treasured and these special pieces also make wonderful conversation starters. Hand built ceramics that are one of a kind are a way to bring authentic pieces into a foyer or stair landing without breaking the budget.
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