Interior Styles

First and foremost, many styles are here to stay and come back season after season and year after year. Some are classic, and some are just a trend. Obviously, you all know how I feel about Boucle, although we did see a good amount of it in showrooms at High Point Market, it wasn’t literally everywhere like it was a few seasons ago! FINALLY! As a Modern Transitional designer, there are plenty of blues, greens, creams, silver, all my favorites and I love to see new artwork and decor in this color way.

One style I am so excited to see again is COLOR! Last spring, we did a funny video about how every other room was monochromatic. AH! So much neutral! I do like neutrals, but I cannot do a whole space in cream, white, and beige. This fall I was seeing color everywhere! There are companies that focus on only neutrals, that’s not a company for me. I work with the companies that I love, and I was seeing color in many of their showrooms. It is so fun to see Pops of Color! Bright orange, purple, hot pink, shades of green and yellows. Putting a pop of color on your walls, like wallpaper, is a great use of color. Pillows and artwork are where you add in your fun designs. We made a little funny video showcasing the colors that we saw throughout the showrooms. Check it out on Instagram and TikTok! 

One design finish I’m kind of over, but disclaimer, I still like it, but it’s on everything and everywhere, is Brass. It is on table legs, every other lamp or light fixture. I was seeing it on mirrors, accessories, and lamps. I still love silver; it is classic and will never go out of style. Many kitchen appliances are stainless steel, that go well with brushed nickel hardware on your cabinets and drawers or with your light fixture and ties it all together nicely. I like doing my design spaces with pieces to last, not something that’s going to be a trend. So, if you’re still into that style of design, there’s nothing wrong with that, but you never have to follow the trends when you’re working with me! Like I said though, I don’t mind brass and using it in some spaces, especially if that’s what my client prefers. 

Another item I am seeing are those uncomfortable wool decorative pillows. No one is using a hard scratchy pillow, and most of them come in neutral bland colors. We saw some beautiful and comfortable pillows at many showrooms, and many customizable colors and patterns. There are better options out there! And lastly, one item I absolutely love to put in homes is rugs! There are tons of beautiful and soft rug options, so many are affordable. Every size and style are out there and I seriously look through hundreds to find the right one for you! Seeing new designs is always fun and I’m always getting ideas for your space!