Update Your Living Room with 2009 Home Design Trends
February 23, 2009 by Sabah Karimi Sabah Karimi Published Content: 2,236 Total Views: 3,763,729 Favorited By: 236 Sources Full Profile | Follow | Add to Favorites Recommend (1)Font SizePost a comment Top 2009 Interior Design Themes and Styles
The biannual home furnishings trade show in Paris in Fall 2008 showcased dozens of designs and fresh new home design trends for 2009, and the spotlight was on plum and golden palettes, color-blocked graphics, and glacier-inspired décor.
Big and bold ethnic prints are back for another year for living room and bedroom décor, and there’s even room for folk art and Old World European chic. If you want to update your living room with some fresh new décor and themes, here are your best picks of 2009 interior design trends and themes:
2009 Living Room Design Trend: Vintage Wallpaper
If you’re a fan of black and white for the living room, decorate the walls with baroque-style printed wallpaper or vintage wallpaper designs. The bold contrast of black and white can liven up any sparsely outfitted room, and create an elegant, sophisticated ambiance.
Caravan Appeal: 2009 Living Room Design Theme
Bold patterns from old Europe can create a whimsical, folksy ambiance. Think nesting Russian dolls, embroidered tapestries and antique clocks and collectibles lining the fireplace. This theme can warm up any simple room with a globally-inspired look.
2009 Living Room Design Theme: Retro Playroom
Bold canvas art, playful furniture and pop art décor are another unique trend for 2009 interior design themes. Head back to the ’60s and ’70s with bright, fluorescent colored pillows and rugs, large canvas prints to adorn bare walls, and retro lamps and fixtures.
2009 Living Room Design Trend: Royal Plum Designs
Plum and Mustard are the top color choices for 2009; decorate the living room with a touch of luxury using velvet, silk and brocade pillows and furniture coverings. You can also select rugs and window treatments in deep purple and gold tones for a plush, elegant look.
Oriental Chic: 2009 Living Room Design Theme
Enjoy some peace and tranquility with graceful oriental themes for wallpaper, window treatments and wall décor. For an antique look, decorate with classic Chinese or Japanese tapestries and glossy paintings; for a more contemporary look, outfit the living room with bamboo lamps, stylish satin throw pillows and Japanese floral arrangements.
Flower Patchwork: 2009 Living Room Design Trend
Need to spruce up the couch and chairs? Cover them with a floral patchwork furniture covering or coverlets for a fresh take on the classical patchwork quilt. Patchwork is making a comeback this year with color-blocking in red/orange, purple/mustard, and aqua/green. Look for tiny flower prints and bold, geometric shapes to modernize this country-inspired look.
2009 Living Room Design Theme: Glacier Accents
Turn your living room into the Frosty ball with snowflakes, pseudo ice sculptures, snowflake decor and crystals. This may be a great theme for Spring and summer, and key color palettes for this theme include light blue, frosty mint, white, and silver.
