2010 Interior Design Trends.
by James Rockford on 05/03/10 at 10:11 am
2010 will be a year where the right interior design is paramount. Due to the economic downturn, more and more people will be looking to entertain at home and turning to money-saving ways of making their home look special. Recycled and repurposed items mixed with eco-friendly natural materials are the over-riding themes for the year. Here is our rundown of interior design predictions for 2010.
Natural Materials – Solid wood flooring has been popular for a number of years now and it\’s no surprise that this is a trend that will continue into 2010. Natural materials will become more popular in other areas of the home too. Think solid wood furniture and accessories instead of glass, plastic or metal, preferably wood which shows off the grain with some previously less popular woods being king such as mango, sheesham or acacia. Even good old pine will make a comeback. Natural stone is also in.
Vintage Style – Out with the new, in with the old! Modern hard styling is out this year, replaced with vintage country looks. Particular favourites include: Animal skin or shag-pile rugs, Chesterfield wing chairs, antique and eastern influenced rustic pieces and printed fabric and wallpapers. Combine classic pieces in a modern room to create a diverse, expensive look with a warm and comfortable feel.
Green – The colour for 2010 will be green, whether as a soft turquoise or a more vibrant tone. Bold floral printed fabrics will be popular. Try mixing green or turquoise as an accent colour with soft shades of cream or off whites. Alternatively, contrast a light green decor with splashes of orange or purple accents.
More Green – Not the colour green, this time we mean eco-friendly. Sustainability is no longer simply a buzz word for eco-warriors or a cool word used to sell solar panels and 2010 will see a great deal of more sustainable products that just happen to also look great. Sustainable woods such as mango and bamboo will rise in popularity and recycled and repurposed items are no longer for hippies. Recycled furniture and creative use of repurposed items given a second life is key. Inventive use of materials not only looks good but is a real money saver.
Staying in – Staying in is the new going out. Since the recent economic downturn, trend has shifted towards entertaining at home and this will continue throughout 2010. Creating a warm, welcoming space relies on comfortable, stylish designs. Create a real talking point by repurposing or recycling an old piece of furniture such as covering a worn, old sofa in stylish, modern fabric. Check out interior design blogs and magazines for inspiration.
The Great Outdoors – Everybody loves entertaining outdoors. There\’s nothing like a good barbecue and drinks in a well planned and decorated garden. Design trends will be similar outdoors with creative use of repurposed materials along with solid wood furniture and eastern or cottage influenced planting.
Have fun with your home. A home is not a static design; it is an ever evolving, living organism which continually needs attention. Make your home look the way you want it to, not how some pop star\’s house looks on TV in some glossy magazine. After all, it\’s you that will be living there and a home which reflects your personality will be far more pleasing than a carbon copy of someone else\’s home.
This work is written by James Rockford who writes regularly for sites like Sheesham Furniture. James is dedicated to DIY, home enhancement and furniture and also writes regularly for amazing sites like Zebra Rugamongst others.
