Ville Magazine l Insider Access for City Lifestyle Jan/Feb 2016 / Premiere Issue | Page 41

HOME DESIGN

RENDERING
THE TRENDS

PRETTY IN PINK... AND BLUE
It was an expected surprise when
Pantone released their 2016 Pantone
Colors of the Year, Rose Quartz and
Serenity making it the first year they
have chosen two instead of one. This
combination of soft pink fading into
baby blue showcasing a pull away from
gender-segregated coloring. With this
blurring of lines, they hope to achieve
an opposite, universal effect. An easy
way to incorporate this into any space
is through artwork, a true conversation
piece and staple in any home.

Written By: Amy Gruntner

As we enter the impending winter and
the new beginnings of a new year, we
look forward to what’s to come in the
trend world to give a fresh new look
to your home. This year’s trends will
push you out of your comfort zo
ne, make you a believer in colors you
may not have thought you would ever
do, incorporate prints that you didn’t
think would match and pull out decor
pieces that you considered antiques. So
with 2016 home design trends, put your
pedal to the metal and grab your paintbrush for a whole new home.

WARM METALS
This season we’re continuing to
pull away from the metal silver
and leaning towards copper,
brass, gold, and rose gold. These
metals add a warm element to
contemporary homes with an
eclectic, worldly vibe. Don’t be
afraid to mix and match your
metals throughout a single space
or add some metallic throw
pillows to any leather armchair
for an instant simple yet luxurious
update.

NATURE LOVER
Another hot trend of 2016 focuses
on using natural materials such
as marble, wood, bamboo, cork,
wool, and raw concrete. The
layering of these textures together
with faux fur and cotton will add
dimension, warmth and interest
to your space. Incoporate woven
tapestries, rugs and throws, to
pottery dishes, handmade soaps
and candles to fill your home
with these items made of natural
materials.

ANTIQUE TOUCHES
Mix the old and the new by added
antique finds to your traditional
or modern space. Scour antique
stores to find unique, worldly
furniture pieces that can be
refurbished or reupholstered
to bring them to life again. A
simple way to add antiques to
any space is by getting small
trinkets, figurines, lighting pieces
or dinnerware. These pieces are
plentiful, easy to find, and easy to
add into your existing style.

IN PRINT

Prints are in, in a big way so its
no surprise that wallpaper is
back. Temporary wallpaper is a
great way to transfer any space.
In terms of color and style,
wallpaper comes in a mass variety
of patterns, prints and textures. If
you’re ready to jump in headfirst
a bold look go for a large floral
design. This is going to be your top
print for the season. It’s great to
use as an accent wall, to transform
any room in a dramatic way.

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