We are days away from saying goodbye to 2016. The new year is going to bring so many fresh design trends. We’re excited to see what 2017 has in store. Greenery, the Color of the Year, is going to rejuvenate the design world. Mixed patterns and faux finishes are also on the rise. Although the excitement is growing for the latest fashions, 2016 brought many design trends that we just can’t part with. Which styles were your favorite? Take a look at some of the top design trends from 2016.
Incorporating Bold Colors
Rose Quartz and Serenity were both named Color of the Year 2016. The mix is soft, elegant, and inviting. We certainly saw softer callers, including neutrals, take over the design world. But, another design trend we loved was incorporating bold colors. Decorating with deep purples, bright accent walls, and bold blues were must-have design trends from this year. Pops of color add character and a unique touch to any design, giving you the opportunity to show off your personality through decor. We don’t see this going anywhere–no matter what the latest trends are, embracing your personal style is what it’s all about.
Metallic Decor
One huge design trend of 2016 was decorating with metals. Offering an industrial look, metallic decor brings a shine into any home. The contemporary trend includes flashy silvers and bronzes, giving your rooms a contemporary, dynamic feel. This design trend is just getting started. An up-and-coming accent we’re seeing is Rose Gold. The subtle pink mixed with a gold finish creates a luxurious statement, redefining what it means to decorate with metals. Take a look here for different ways to incorporate Rose Gold.
Touch of a Button Convenience
Okay, so it’s a different type of design trend, but it includes was one of the most popular features of 2016. Have you heard of home automation? Technology is becoming more and more advanced, and home integration systems are becoming must-haves. Logitech’s Harmony and The Nest are perfect examples, giving you control of your home at the touch of a button. In the world of window treatments, PowerView motorization became extremely popular. Allowing you to create a schedule based on your favorite settings, your blinds automatically adjust during the day. Talk about convenient! We can’t see what type of technological advances 2017 has for the design world.
Find Your Favorite Design Trends
It may be difficult to keep up with design trends–we understand! Not everybody can repaint their rooms or buy new decor every year. There are ways to revamp your space and embrace the designs you already have. Do you want to bring in the latest styles? Do you need design tips? No matter what you’re looking for, we’re ready to help. Visit one of our exclusive Hunter Douglas galleries for inspiration, or contact our team at Metropolitan Window Fashions today.
There’s no better palette than the richness of the autumn landscape. Magnificent reds, rustic oranges and illuminated golds stand out with a statement in fall style trends. Contrast is a huge part of design right now, and your chance to do that comes this season. Contrasting colors of the changing leaves can pair orange and purple for a dynamic look, while greens and browns coordinate in charming fashion. Fall style trends will have you bringing these sought-after colors and color combinations into your home. Area rugs, artwork and drapery panels are perfect examples of how to invite these gorgeous colors into the design scene. And don’t be afraid to look to nature for patterns and prints which can help you create alluring design this season.
With cooler temperatures comes the opportunity for cozying up and designing your home with warm textures. Fall style trends this year take the inspiration of toasty sweaters and relaxing afternoons to a whole new level. Wool fabrics, cable knit pillows and cozy blankets bring warmth to you and your home design this fall. Play with the inspiration of autumn by adding fashion to function. Your fireplace will look awe-inspiring, and ready for lounging next to when you add logs in a wrought iron basket or a galvanized metal tub.
High contrast is a big theme in fall style trends this year. Designers are bringing looks together for a unique combination, resulting in dramatic fashion that speaks of personal preference. Colors are not the only elements being coordinated for contrast. Finishes of shiny metallics are paired with textured fabrics and distressed accents. Linens and silks pair for extraordinary style, and patterns are mixed for a charming statement. It’s all about what you love, and we couldn’t love that more!
From the tranquility of watery blues, to the cottage chic fashions of a relaxing day at the beach, the design world embraced a comfortable look in 2015. Sophisticated as much as it was calming, this vacation-esque mindset for interior design has incredible promise for design trends into the new year. Why? Taking a cue from a favorite vacation, an atmosphere of playful fun is the perfect surrounding for your home. So many of us work so hard; it’s time to take a break from the seriousness of life and just chill. We love it, and we are excited to see this evolve in the upcoming design trends. Wanting to create your own at-home oasis? We have the ideal window shades and drapery panels for beauty and function.
The industrial look is such a popular style in decorating homes, from small accents to larger pieces of artwork and furniture. Mixed with wood, metallic decor can feature any finish–often a variety–to create the perfect look for your home. We love what they have done in this contemporary kitchen with two different types of metals being used for seating. The light fixture adds to the industrial design, while the canisters contrast with a brightness that lightens the space. Extending into the dining room, the frames of the artwork offer the similar metallic decor of the window blinds in the kitchen for complementary styling. The kitchen is a natural space to bring in metallic decor, as appliances can blend with this look easily.
Metallic decor can bring big style to your space, even in small amounts. Adding just a glimmer, the lamp featured in this living room brings a contemporary feel to the room. Turning a seemingly traditional coffee table into a modern marvel, the metal legs make this piece simple, yet stylish. Aluminum window blinds offer view-through while maintaining privacy. The modern precious metals window blinds in this picture bring lifestyle function with metallic decor to finish the look of this living room. At Metropolitan Window Fashions, our Hunter Douglas products will bring a contemporary look to your home with metallic finishes and metal materials that not only add style, but substantial function to your life.