2013 Trend Watch

Welcome, 2013!

Can you believe it's already January? I'm stoked about the New Year because we've got some great trends to watch out for! Here's what I'm seeing:

 Neons are in. Spending one minute on Pinterest will expose you to the myriad outfit combos with nudes and bright colors. I’m thinking hot pinks, blues and turquoises. From gloves to shoes to furniture, these colors are everywhere this year! 

http://www.designsponge.com/

http://totalinspiration.blogspot.com/

Mystery is the new black. Who doesn’t love just a hint of mystery? Think blacks, dark charcoals, saturated browns and navys. Each of those colors elude to the mysterious. This color palette (coined Midnight Mystery) was influenced by the classic The Great Gatsby, and I’m seeing it all over the place.

http://esl-bits.net/Books/The_Great_Gatsby/index.html

http://www.sasinteriors.net/2012/06/top-paint-picks-for-navy-blue-walls/

http://www.cococozy.com/2010/12/color-watch-dark-rooms-pitch-black-and.html

http://graylivin.com/2011/06/gray-walls-interior-design/

http://www.sasinteriors.net/2012/06/top-paint-picks-for-navy-blue-walls/

Natural is best. Natural elements are popping up on floors, walls, doors and furniture this year. From woods (or faux bois) to metals to scraps, natural is totally making its debut in 2013.

http://pop-deco.tumblr.com/page/2

http://www.rivermirrors.co.uk/largemirrors3.htm

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/wood-gallery-multiple-opening-frames/

Going 3D. Upholstered doors are going to be huge this year! And speaking of big, blown up murals and coal-charred surfaces add dimension to your walls in a massive way. Go the extra mile by making your décor pop in 2013.

http://www.terceragallerypaloalto.com/artists/robynhorn/gallery/3/

http://rileysittema.blogspot.com/2011/10/forgot-to-pin-it.html

http://mrspalmsey.wordpress.com/2011/10/22/upholstering-a-door/#comment-498

Don’t forget, designing the life you love is as easy as mixing a few new concepts into the mix! Happy 2013 everyone.

For more, check out my interview with Joel Carlson here.