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Get colorful
Could gray be on its way out? The go-to color for walls and more walls and also kitchens and flooring and furnishings and everything else for several years running may have hit its peak. Paint companies like Sherwin-Williams have a few gray hues in their 2017 Color Forecast, mixed among bold jewel tones, global shades, and confident pastels. Industry insiders are embracing the rich colors, especially when juxtaposed against white.
"Color, color, color. Those boring grays are on their way out," said Gates Interior Design. Instead, theyre seeing "fresh whites with pops of color...along with rich colors for walls." Their top five colors are: Navy, pink, coral, teal, and emerald green.
Rose gold
Now that weve cycled through most of the other metal options in the past few years, its rose golds turn. "One of the biggest fashion trends over the past year or so has been rose gold," said PURSUITIST. "The pinky hue has become popular not just in jewelry and watches but also in clothing, shoes, and beauty products. Its even been spotted on phones and sunglasses."
And what happens in fashion often comes to interiors, which were seeing in everything from fixtures to lighting to textiles. "No offense to silver, yellow gold, and brass, but theres just something special about rose golda warmth and uniqueness you dont get with other metallic," said Glamour. "Bring instant luster to a boring kitchen with industrial bar chairs in a high-gloss finish."
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You can even DIY the finish on "surfaces including metal, ceramic, wood, and glass" with rose gold spray paint.
Furry accents
Texture is a great way to add layered interest to a space, and you can expect this trend to take your look next-level. "Its official: Furniture with fur accents will be huge in 2017. Weve noticed sheepskin and Mongolian fur chairs in the latest fall collections, said MY DOMAINE. "Faux-fur chairs saw the most dramatic increase in searches this year, with a 487 uplift. Our word of warning? Tread carefully when trying this trend at home. Invest in one statement piece to take center stage in your apartment, and look for quality materials."
Industrial dcor
"Industrial dcor is here to stay," said MY DOMAINE, so why not use it in a standout way, like on these gorgeous bathroom lights.
The faux look
Love the look of marble countertops but dont want the upkeep? Theres great news x two: Quartz materials are more realistic than ever, allowing you to get the appearance of marble with a practically indestructible finish, and faux looks are in.
"Luxury homeowners are warming to fake marble, faux barn wood and other imitators, which are often less expensive and easier to install than the real deal," said the Wall Street Journal.
According to designerNicole Gibbons, "clients love the timeless look of Carrara marble, but may not be able tomaintain the countertops, which cant get acidic foods on them, in their own homes," said Elle Dcor. "People arent coming to me and saying, I want fake marble," Gibbons says. "Theyre saying, I really like the look of marble, but its too high maintenance, or, I cook too much for that to be able to hold up. What do you recommend as an alternative?"
Black and white stripes
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Cork walls
Goodbye, reclaimed wood, hello cork. "Sustainability and practicality are popping up in home decor all over the place," said BRIT CO. "Cork walls are not only a visually compelling choice, but theyre awesome when it comes to blocking out sound and posting to-dos on the go."
