By Sarah Rufca
Updated 11:43 am, Thursday, June 26, 2014
What's hot in home décor this year? Eastern inspirations, some woven warmth, a classic color combo and brass for days are among the top trends.
Big, bold brass
Warm metals including gold and brass have been the dominant hardware in interiors for the past couple years. Now, instead of just seeing brass on fixtures, handles and feet, it's becoming a look in and of itself, with large pieces like beds, dressers and tables fashioned entirely out of the metal for a look that's over-the-top glam.
"Over a year ago we started to see more brass, but now complete side tables and trunks are made of brass. There's a focus on it as a medium," said Cathy Lam, owner of custom design store Lam Bespoke. "Some people are standoffish to gold, but brass is warmer. Aged brass has a patina that's more inviting and less gaudy and it plays well with other metals."
Chinoiserie
Asian-inspired home décor has been fashionable since the days of Marco Polo, and this year the Moroccan and Islamic accents that have been popular of late have given way to a bold, modern interpretation of classic chinoiserie.
"A blown-up scale and a bold color palette makes that strong Asian influence more current," said Lisa Roth, owner and principal at Montgomery Roth Architecture and Interior Design. "Seeing it used in more contemporary settings, it tends to soften the room. Rather than it being all about contemporary or even mid-century modern, having a more traditional pattern like chinoiserie in the room plays with the texture and pulls it together."
Outside of the classic prints, chinoiserie influence can be seen in the pagoda-like shapes that are adding interest to mirrors and lighting and in some geometric applications, which have lately evolved from basic Greek key to more complex Asian-inspired patterns on frets and appliqués.
Read the entire article at: http://www.seattlepi.com/life/home/design/article/Five-hot-home-decor-trends-for-2014-5565293.php#photo-6477555
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