On Thursday, New York Times Style section published an exceptional article on which of the year's interior design trends passed from hot to not. More importantly, the article unbiasedly forecasts home design for the coming year...awesome!
What's OUT for 2008!
1. Ceramic deer heads in white
2. Cowhide rugs (heavily used in minimalist modern homes to soften the edges)
3. Mass produced interpretations of the ever-popular "Hollywood Regency" look. A backlash is absolutely mainstreaming in 2008.
4. Baroque mirrors
5. Flatscreen TV's over fireplaces
6. Bamboo
7. The vague standards put on "green" products
What's IN for 2008:
1. Customization. The democratization of design is experiencing a backlash, and out of it is a new group of consumers who are looking to custom one-of-a-kind pieces to furnish their homes with.
2. Blue movement. Like the green environmentally conscious movement, but with more accountability. Green 2.0 if you will.
3. Commitment - Today, you can click and buy anything. This often leads to homes that are filled with objects that have not been well thought out. For 2008, commitment and re-thinking the design direction of your home will be big. In line with this idea, 2008 consumers will be looking for products that have sustainability...furniture and accessories that can live past trends.
...do we agree?
-S
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