Here’s another good perspevtive on 2009 home-decorating trends for 2009 from a blog we found online….
Top home-decorating trends, from navy blue to bamboo (on walls)
3 commentsby Susan Felt – Dec. 27, 2008 12:00 AM
The Arizona Republic
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Remember flocked wallpaper? It’s back. But it’s not your mother’s wallcovering. Nor is bamboo, which designers are using not just as environmentally friendly floor covering, but on walls, too.
And what about those chandeliers? Not only do they bedeck entryways and the tops of dining-room tables, they also can be used anywhere else in the house where a touch of glam is wanted.
But glam is definitely on a budget, say interior designers, about upcoming trends for the new year.
Whether you are designing a custom home, remodeling or simply looking for inspiration, here are the 10 big trends they’ve spotted for the coming year.
Colored chandeliers
Chandeliers are either very simple or baroque. And chandeliers have made themselves at home in nearly every room of the house, even bathrooms and closets. One of the newest trims is colored crystals, including black, red and blue.
New colors
Navy blue is the new black. Other colors making their way down the
residential-interior runway are moody shades like charcoal, espresso and
peacock blue.
Flocked wallpaper
Flocked wallpaper – showing up in powder rooms and on accent walls – is made up of large, graphic designs, says Michael Scott, interior-design director for Robb and Stucky.
But it’s not just flocked wallpaper that has returned. Patterned designs, grass cloth and other textured wallpapers are expected to grace walls, designers say. Easier to remove and a welcome option to paint, wallpaper can adorn a wall, niche or backsplash and update a room overnight.
Bamboo
The green answer to floor covering is now appearing on walls, says Taniya Nayak, interior designer on HGTV’s Designed to Sell. “Long gone is the old wood paneling,” she says.
“Bamboo flooring on the walls gives a custom look without painting or faux finishes. It gives texture and elegance, and it’s affordable.”
Freestanding bathtubs
Bathtubs are moving from hugging the wall to dominating the master bathroom, says Scott.
Footed, sculpted or solid, the tub is the anchor of a room that once was an afterthought. And freestanding bathtubs continue the trend of turning bathrooms into spalike retreats.
Kitchen cupboards
Once exiled, dark kitchen cabinets are making a comeback, designers say. Although white remains a classic option, espresso-colored sleek finishes that mimic contemporary European design are popular.
Outside living spaces
As materials make furniture, fabric and even flat-screen TVs more impervious to heat and rain, it’s easier for homeowners to create living spaces outdoors, says Frank Fontana, host of HGTV’s Design on a Dime. Coffee tables, lamps, kitchens, fireplaces, sound systems, TVs and fabric-covered sectionals are moving outside to give families another gathering spot.
Midlevel sinks
Vessel sinks in many colors, shapes and materials are more than last year’s new idea, designers agree. But the newest look in sinks and popular option to the high-rise bowl atop a bathroom counter are midlevel vessel sinks that strike a happy medium between undermount sinks and the high-rise bowl atop a bathroom counter.
Multitasking rooms and furniture pieces
No longer can we afford our rooms and our furniture to serve one purpose, say designers. The Murphy bed is making a comeback as spare rooms serve as guest rooms, home offices, craft rooms and meditation spots. And furniture such as coffee tables, ottomans, chests and desks offer seating, dining, crafting and storage options.
Clear garage doors
Clear garage doors are replacing sliding glass doors for homeowners who want to incorporate the outdoors with the indoors, says Nayak. “You’re opening everything right up.” The retractable glass doors slide up and provide easy access to the outdoors.
