Working the Color Trends

So, are you ready to embrace the new bold colors for next year?

Photo from Pantone

 

I have this to say about trends of any kind.  Do not be intimidated by the latest fad. Do not feel pressured to include every trend in your home.  I often run across people who want to change the paint in their living room but are so worried they will make a mistake that will be dated next week so they tend to gravitate to the current trend or think if it's good for Pottery Barn, then it must be good for me. 

Trends will eventually be dated.  That's their job, they come, they go.  My philosophy as a designer is that your home should reflect you.  Your values, your morals, your character and all of your beliefs.  It should not necessarily reflect the political climate of the country in which you live, the environment or even your next door neighbor's taste. 

Creating an 'honest' environment in your home is never out of date.  It speaks volumes and people who come and go will feel your spirit. 

Sometimes, it's fun to try something new and trendy.  Invest in the little things that have little cost associated with them and are easy to switch out when you tire of them.  Pillows, for instance can pack of lot of design punch.  They are a fun surprise and easy to make or inexpensive to buy.  You can never go wrong with updating pillows.   Make them fun or keep them sophisticated.  Whatever you do in your home, make it yours!