THE BIG PICTURE ACCESSORY
MORE METAL
Instead of gallery walls of small artworks
and pictures, the trend this year is towards
large, eye-catching images. “Decorative floor
mirrors that aren’t shy about making a
statement in any room are a standout in
2019,” says ThorpeLee.
This family room, with its pearlized leather upholstery and metal accents in the end table and
lighting, reflects “glam comfort,” says Amani ThorpeLee, sales director of Ethan Allen in Wayne.
TEXTURED TILES
“Customers are using flat tiles with corresponding textured tiles,” says
Bushoven. “They might use the textured ones behind a vanity or as the back
wall of a shower, and then use plain tiles to correspond with them. There’s
a wow factor, and then something softer to go with it, without being crazy
with color.”
THE NEW BLACK WINDOWS
Black window frames are controversial, but
they’re trending for 2019. They stand out
particularly well against gray or white walls,
so for maximum effect, they shouldn’t be
covered up by curtains.
BOLD WALLPAPER
“Grass cloth wallpaper has been a longtime
staple for interior designers,” says ThorpeLee.
This year, she says, textured wallpaper is
popular, including this paper, which is layered
with metallic on top of grass cloth “for an
unexpected mix.” ■