Greetings!
I sat in a creative arts conference recently and was reminded of what I am about to share, as the premier speaker continued to pose this question to us:
Why spend forever trying to create something new, when you can make better or bring back to life, something that already has been?
There is nothing new under the sun, period. Everything that we have now has been done before, we just get to indulge in new and improved versions of it. History repeats itself indeed, and while we know it does so obviously in facets such as fashion and fashion trends, the same also applies when it comes to home decor and design. From such styles as shabby chic to vintage redesigned, they are simply decor trends brought back from the past!
While there are great trends that circle back through time and we fall in love with them all over again, there are others from the past that we would be ok with never spiraling back through time. Think 80s and 90s home decor......wicker.......wallpaper....velvet....an overabundance of atrocious pastels.....
But, I am going to let you in on a little secret- some of those very home design trends are starting to reemerge, morphed into must have staples this season! Even wallpaper!
#1) Wallpaper is not still in 1992
When I think of wallpaper, I still get flashbacks similar to this:
How did we do it back then? Well, wallpaper definitely doesn't have to look this atrocious anymore! One of the hottest trends this season in home decor is what we call Tempaper- or temporary wallpaper. This easy to assemble and disassemble, removable wallpaper comes is a variety of great colors and patterns and is perfect for an accent wall or those random walls that need a little livening up! If you have a room painted a color already and you don't want to repaint, yet you need to do something different, accent a wall with a little tempaper! Talk about a touch of spice!
Photos courtesy of the very trendy, Design Public at Designpublic.com.
This photo courtesy of the very awesome Etsy shop- Accent Wall Customs. Check them out and shop them at www.etsy.com/shop/AccentWallCustoms
#2) Wicker is no longer a thing of the past
Wicker is back and better than ever!
Say farewell to tragedies like this one.....
And say hello to wicker miracles like these from my personal favorite decor gurus- Pier One.
Wicker never looked so good! And its not just for the outdoors anymore either.
#3) Velvet never dies!
This once 60s and 70s staple has very much stepped back on the scene! Velvet sofas add a hint of trend while incorporating a beautiful vintage classic touch to that room or space.
What once was......
Has been made new again! Check out this beautiful velvet design by Urban Outfitters- The Ana Velvet Sofa
Here is another beauty available on Hayneedle.com- The Armen Velvet Sofa
And this little lovely…
(Photo Courtesy of Curbly.com)
#4) ATTENTION: Mint and pastel pink are in the building!
Remember when………...
There were plush comforters and pink cabinetry…..
You had the signature mint curtain amidst the floral mint and pink couches in at least one room….
Or how could we ever forget the pastel pink walls and sofas….the Weekend at Bernie's feel….
Those were the days………NOT!
Mint and pink don't have to be this way. Mint has become one of the greatest colors to pair up with many neutrals such as navy or grey. It's not too bold, but adds the perfect touch of elegance and color to almost anything paired with it. One of my absolute favorite color buddies for mint is navy.
Check out this interior design from www.elementsofstyleblog.com.
These are beautiful designs by interior designer Cathy Green. See more of her fabulous work at cathygreeninteriors.com
Pair up your hues of rose with a few of these fun color combinations via Shelterness.com!
Photo courtesy of Orange Door Home Blogspot
And last but not least…..
#5) Mixing and matching various patterns and prints is NOT tacky!
I am so glad that this one is back in style!! There is no such thing anymore of mixing and matching prints and patterns incorrectly. I always suggest selecting a fabulous neutral or main color that will be the "canvas" of your room. Then, select the colors that you really want featured or "painted" on your room. Then, find decor and accent pieces in those colors or in similar hues, and of various prints and patterns, and mix and match them. A room where every single piece of everything in it matches is boring and out of date. Break the rules, mix and match! Live a little! You could even try being really adventurous and throwing in an unexpected hue or two, too!
Southern Living in their collector's edition style guide for 2014 displayed this concept best! Here are a few of their fabulous examples!
So, what other out of date styles can you spice up and bring back?
Until next time,
