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By Melissa Erickson
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O
n trend for 2019 are homes
that are warm and inviting,
natural design elements and
ethnic fl air, soft er seating with
curving edges, warmer colors and a
more-is-more escape from minimalism.
If you’re renovating or redecorating,
pay attention to this design
inspiration from Donna Garlough,
style director at Joss & Main.
Hygge
Th is Danish concept is about enjoying
the easy comfort of home and family.
For an idea of Scandinavian coziness,
imagine hair in a messy knot, blanket
in your lap, book or coff ee in hand.
“In the décor world, hygge
manifests as cozy, inviting bedding,
window treatments, upholstery and
pillows — the more handmade-
looking, the better,” Garlough said.
Marble fi nishes
“Whether real or faux, on large pieces
like coff ee tables or smaller décor like
lamps and vases, the look of swirled,
veined marble is in,” Garlough said.
Lived-in linen
“Flax fabric is everywhere, and
for good reason. It’s long-lasting
and breathable and takes on a look
of deliciously rumpled soft ness as it
gets worn in,” Garlough said. While
cotton comes from the cotton plant,
linen comes from fl ax, which is strong,
durable and known to keep users cool
in warm weather and warm in cold.
Globally inspired design
Mixing and matching elements
from around the globe is hot.
“Designers and homeowners alike
can’t get enough of the asymmetric
patterns of Moroccan-style rugs,
intricate patterned tiles with a Moorish
vibe, and tropical materials like teak,
bamboo and rattan,” Garlough said.
Sustainable and natural
Organic materials and nature-derived
colors, as well as plants themselves,
bring the outdoors in. Add this with
natural-fi ber jute and sisal rugs,
macramé plant hangers and safari-chic
woven-leather seating, Garlough said.
Curve appeal
Visually interesting and versatile,
rounder, soft er shapes are making
their way into homes, and not
just in the form of curvaceous
armchairs and bean-shaped sofas,
Garlough said. Soft -edged tables
and mirrors are on trend, too.
Maximalism
Even Ikea, a company known
for minimalist design, is
embracing a riot of color, pattern,
excess and redundancy.
“If you’re new to pattern mixing
or have generally stuck to neutrals in
the past, ease in. Start with one item
that boasts a bolder, busier pattern
— like a rug, pillow or wallpaper —
as your jumping-off point. Th en, as
you layer more patterns, materials
and colors into your room, try to
keep a few common color threads
running throughout,” Garlough said.
Try a trend
Pantone Color of the Year Living
Coral is a bold orangey-pink, but may
be a bit much for a whole room.
“Go for small but high-impact
additions. A throw blanket, a piece of
aff ordable wall art or a new tabletop
accent is a great way to incorporate a
trending shade without committing to
it for years to come,” Garlough said.
“For larger furniture trends, try
an accent chair or dining chair
rather than a large upholstered
piece such as a curved sofa. One
great chair can change the whole
look and feel of a room,” she said.
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