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Open Floor Plans: An open layout is not a new trend,
but it will likely remain a popular one this year. According to Barbara Ballinger at REALTOR
Magazine, “It’s becoming a wish beyond the young
hipster demographic, so you’ll increasingly see this
layout in traditional condo buildings and singlefamily suburban homes.” Ballinger attributes this
to the fact that after the kitchen became the hub of
homes, the easy next step was to expand it into openliving areas for greater togetherness.
Mid-Century Modern Elements: From furniture to
lighting, mid-century modern should stay big in 2015.
“Many are attracted to the simplicity and clean lines
of mid-century modern furniture, accessories and
décor,” says Karen Highland at the Frederick Real
Estate Blog. “A few iconic pieces can work well in
any room.” Whether found on Craigslist or West Elm,
these slick pieces will remain popular this year.
Gold Accents: 2015 will likely see an uptick in gold
accents, from light fixtures to mirrors. Lauren McPhillips at Style at Home says “Gold and warm metallics
have graced the homes of Canadians and the runways
of the world for the past several seasons and they’re

not going anywhere in 2015.“ What’s more, varying
shades of gold and brass will be mixed together to create unique looks.
Wallpaper: Wallpaper is making a comeback.
“Wallpaper provides an easy way to add visual
impact, even in small amounts,” designer Lee
Hardcastle told Houzz. “Wallpaper gives you the
control of complementing the architectural elements
throughout the kitchen or adding a beautiful
contrast to an otherwise simple color palette.”
Whether you’re ready to redecorate or the new trends
are getting you inspired, consider working some of the
hot 2015 decorating choices into the way you design.
If the predictions are right, this is what we can expect
to see a lot of in the coming year.
Vicki Clary is the Marketing Director of Curtis
Homes, a semi-custom home builder. For over 50
years, Curtis Homes has provided premium homes and
townhomes in the Southern Maryland
Communities.
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throw blankets and even art.

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