Thursday, September 18, 2008

Interior DesignTrends For 2009

As a designer, it is my duty to stay ahead of the fashion trends in the world of home furnishings. Most might not realize it, but we take our cues from the runways and often what's in in makeup and transmit it into our spaces as the new thing for the coming season in home decoration.

Every year, I make it a point to attend at least one of the two large trade only interior design shows in Las Vegas at the World Market. World Market is the cornerstone of the interior design world with millions upon millions of square feet of home furnishings and other related manufacturer's stores and office hubs. It's the mother of all design centers across the country and twice a year they throw a big, week long bash to stimulate new business and promote forward thinking in the world of design.

As you walk from room to room, you see the tone set for the coming season in the displays and newest furniture pieces. Good designers come back home and make them known to their clients in fresh new designs for their home with the upcoming fabrics and color choices.

Although I like to create timeless interiors, I like to have fun with the trends as well. You can always sneak a little trendiness into a sensible space. Here are the trends for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009.... Grays continue to be a strong color for rooms with a mood. Gray is the new black, becoming the staple neutral, it can coordinate with just about any color you throw at it. Just be careful to stay within the same season, either warm or cool colors. Here, a medium based gray is paired with accessories in Sherwin Williams Golden Gate 7679. (the pillows, lamp and vase).

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