Pantone Color of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid In the ever-changing worlds of fashion and interior design the one thing that remains a constant is the fact that Pantone is the global authority on color and predicting color trends. For 2014 Pantone has chosen Radiant Orchid (Pantone 18-3224) as their “Color of the Year”. This […]
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Traditional Interior Design: What’s traditional now?
A thought provoking discussion on traditional interior design Recently I attended a seminar at the Boston Design Center titled, “What’s Traditional Now?” by Krissa Rossbund, Senior Style Editor of Traditional Home Magazine. Krissa is an award-winning journalist as well as a lifestyle and trend expert who spends her days reporting on today’s modern homeowners – how they […]
Resort inspired interior design trends for fall 2013
Resort inspired themes take center stage for fall 2013 interior design trends There ‘s been a bit of press lately about new fall 2013 fabric, wallpaper and paint collections. There is a trend toward colors and looks for resort inspired interior design. Soothing blues and greens, with neutral bases, in these designs create the feel of […]
Fall 2013 Trends in Modern Furniture and Home Furnishing
The latest trends in modern home furnishings from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Acclaimed home furnishings company, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams released their Fall 2013 Collection yesterday. The Boston Design Guide blog points out that Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is a trendsetter in modern home furnishings and that this collection is inspired by “favorite moments in […]
Ethnic Design Trend: Exotic Travels Collection from Kravet
Eastern inspired ethnic design in Kravet’s new Exotic Travels collection While one trend in interior design is toward clean, contemporary, minimalist design, there is also a current interest in traditional ethnic design. Also referred to as world design or global design, this eclectic look has shown up everywhere over the last few years, from homes […]
Trends: Colored Kitchen Cabinets
The latest interior design trend is colored kitchen cabinets The trend is toward painted wood cabinets, but other fabrications such as laminates and solid surfaces are used in colors as well depending on the style of interior design for the project. The sky is the limit on color selection – there is no one, singular […]
Robert Allen Spring 2013 Collection
This spring Robert Allen debuted a new upholstery fabric Color Library Collection called Pigment for Spring/Summer 2013. This collection features bright, bold, vibrant colors and artistic color palettes. The collection is centered around three color concepts – tone on tone, multi-color brights and popular color pairings with a twist. The entire collection was inspired by pure […]
Top Kitchen Trends for Comfortable, Efficient Living
Many of my design projects are kitchen remodeling projects. This type of renovation project often happens only once in the lifetime of a home and can come with a hefty price tag, so you want to make sure you get it right! Architects and builders don’t always address all the functional needs of a clients’ […]
Personal Style Hits Home
A 2013 Trend Preview Like fashion trends, each season brings a slew of new interior design “personalities” into the forefront. We can expect statement-making personal style trends on display – from big and bold to simple and striking. According to the Boston Design Center’s The Look preview, here are the four trends you can expect […]
Metallics in design
Using metallics in design New Year’s Eve is just around the corner! And that means plenty of sparkles, celebrations, and soirees. With that in mind, I’m making a case for all things metallic–from decor to dresses. My New Year’s Eve plans usually revolve around a great meal, great company and a beautifully snowy setting up […]