We’ve seen decor trends come and go over the years, but according to home décor expert, Karl Lohnes, there are a few that have held the test of time and become classics.
In the 1980’s natural sea grass carpeting became a classic that never went away. In the 90’s stainless steel kitchen appliances appeared on the domestic market and stabilized as long-term investments. So what recent and new decorating trends are making their way into the hall of fame to be around for the next 5-10 years?
Lohnes shares his insights:
Grey
This solemn neutral was very popular in the mid 80’s; back then it was a steely blue grey and used only to achieve a modern aesthetic. Its return to the decorating world was a nice way to ease us away from all the golden taupe that we had grown so fond of. But this time around the grey is a bit warmer (think grey flannel) and is used for both traditional and modern decorating.
Look for this neutral to stick around and watch it warm up a bit more to an elephant, or driftwood colour. This will be the new taupe; cooler than what we remember and looking great with off-white, gold metallics and shots of strong colour. Progressive décor companies like Hunter Douglas has included a fresh grey in its new Parkland wood blinds collection. Called Salt and Pepper, it is a mid-tone that adds layering and depth at the window.
Farmhouse style
It goes without saying that country-style decorating is still the most popular form of décor. Country has been transformed of late into “Farmhouse Chic”. This new country style allows us to mix humble, worn furnishings with a touch of industrial chic in order to make it cool again. The style can look very upscale when fancy antiques become part of the mix.
Farmhouse style: Luminette Privacy Sheers and Silhouette Window Shadings at the window, which offer sheers with rotating vanes for privacy, ramp up the chic in a farmhouse-style living room.
Editor, Marika Asikainen
Hunter-Douglas home furnishings and more decorating ideas can be found at www.hunterdouglas.ca.
