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Trends

Colors of the year, color palettes and color trends are all part of the interior design and retail experience in home furnishings. Get inspired by what's trending and why.

Ronald McDonald House
Charles Pavarini III and J.Randall have designed with wellness in mind at Ronald McDonald House and Kips Bay.

Interior Designers Embrace Wellness-Focused Design Opportunities

Few in the home furnishings field would dispute that good design simply makes us feel better. Now there’s a term for it — Design Harmony — and all indications are that it represents a healthy…
Nanimarquina rug
Natural materials help achieve the textured look many clients are asking for. Nanimarquina’s Wellbeing rugs are handspun, made of natural and local materials with no bleach or dye.

Textured Rugs Add Visual Interest to a Space

Good design involves creating a multi-sensory experience. Sure, we want our rooms to look great, but we can also fill them with items that offer interest beyond the visual. From upholstery to wall…

2020 Houzz Study Reports Positive Sentiment Among Home Renovation Professionals

Houzz Inc. today released the 2020 Houzz U.S. State of the Industry report, which provides an outlook on 2020 and review of 2019 performance for residential renovation and design businesses based on…

Style Board: Smart Home

The Epitome adjustable bed base from Kingsdown has a built-in sleep tracker. It also includes an adjustable massage function, under-bed lighting, dual USB ports and a wireless remote control with…
Surya vacation rentals
This Surya room vignette showcases elements, such as seating and colors, that can be easily photographed for online vacation rental sites.

Online Vacation Rentals Offer Home Design Opportunities

Where are the opportunities in home design headed? One opportunity that shouldn’t be overlooked is vacation rental properties. As consumers continue to trade in traditional hotels for more “authentic…
Classic Blue Stacy Garcia
Images Shown Clockwise from Top Left: Chloe in Blue Suede by Gary Inman of Baskervill for LebaTex, Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel via unsplash, Stacy Garcia Commercial for Durkan Hospitality – GA51859-MW438, Photo by Matteo Minoglio via unsplash

Stacy Garcia's Color Crush: Classic Blue

We’re heading into 2020 with clear vision as Pantone’s Color of the Year, Classic Blue, brings us back to the basics, re-centering our thoughts for a clear and focused mind. Inspired by the sky at…
2020 color trends
Stacy Garcia says these color palettes will be trending in 2020.

Trending Tones for 2020

As the year winds down, color and trend experts are on high alert, predicting what colors will be trending in 2020. We spoke with Stacy Garcia, surface pattern designer, color guru, trend forecaster…
Stacy Garcia design trend chromatic
Photo Shown Clockwise from Top Left: Nhow Marseille Hotel by Teresa Sapey + Partners, Stacy Garcia Commercial for Artline Studio – Wavelength, Ambrose Chua via unsplash, Felix Dubois-Robert via unsplash, Robert Katzki via unsplash, George Kedenburg via unsplash

Trend Story: Chromatic Palettes Play Up Playfulness

Envision a world devoid of complexities and full of colorful abstractions and artistic expressions. An embodiment of Miami’s Art Basel and influenced by the ‘you do you’ perspective, Chromatic…
Christiane Lemieux
If this space from The Inside is any indication, the future of design is personal, infused with color, pattern and layers. “You can call the trend whatever you want, but the design should be you,” says Christiane Lemieux.

What Interior Design Trends Can We Expect in 2020?

After more than a decade spent chasing Millennial consumers, it may seem as though the furniture industry has become somewhat mired in Mid-Century Modern design. Yet, while the near-ubiquitous style…

Be Optimistic: Color and Design Trends From Maison & Objet in Paris

We live in a busy world, constantly confronted with so much each day. There are interesting, intriguing and innovative ideas coming at us from every direction and in every product sector. Technology…
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