Design Trends 2010 - Anything New?

Well, well, well, Happy New Year.  As an interior stylist, it's my job to make sure I know the new news in design trends.  Although there are a few mini-surprises, not much new in the forecast for 2010.

Last February I did a post on the New Neutral GREY and it's no surprise, that in 2010 GREY is still going strong.  Mixed with that for this year, is a Sunny YELLOW (Grey - By Greenhouse Fabrics, ) as well as the new grass GREEN, which has replace the neon lime we've seen for years.

In the arena of Home Accent trends, the organic, back-to-nature style is firmly in place.  You'll see lots of animal motifs, such as birds, insects and rustic and almost county flavors' as well as garden and nautical motifs - Lattice, oversized florals, quilted textures, bold stripes and buffalo plaids are textile favorites.

Country Livin' is the place for me - Buckle your seatbelt and be prepare for Country. Blue will make its comeback.  Totally refined, with a shabby chic or 80's Ralph Lauren tone, get granny's quilts out again.  Be warned though, no bowed ducks or blue and pink stencils will be in sight, instead you'll see botanical birds, nature inspired bird's eggs & nests and bird cages.

Potterybarn-FarmhouseStyle

Damask, Damask Everywhere.  For those traditionalists, Damask is still going strong.  It 1st made its comeback in black and white, and has now been reinvented in refreshing ways.

Kira bedding by Eastern Accents

Retro is still raging and seems to be a real Mad Men craze for many.  Blond, Gray or Ash woods, Urn lamps, and anything that looks like Frank Sinatra Palm Springs hideaway is hip:  http://www.beaumondevillas.com/california/palm-springs/twin-palms/

Ethnic motifs, colors and styles are still going strong with lots of Asian influence. Home Decorators Collection - Asian.  Bold reds, blues, purples and corals still great, especially paired with safe neutrals.


Take note that metallic mosaic, leaf and rich tones still survived from last year as the hanging pendant proves.