Happy New Year! The Trends for 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We all wonder what's coming next in decor....will that accessory still be hot next year? Although I do need to keep on trend for my clients, there is a difference between a 'fad' and a 'trend'. Trends generally have more longevity, and there may be an aspect of a trend that is a flash in the pan and would be considered a "fad"....an example of this would be the resin deer head, which is a fad within the 'natural trend', which is still current for 2009.

photo by Pantone
For 2009, the pantone colour of the year is... Mimosa, a gorgeous yellow-orange which to me radiates sunshine and warmth. Think accents: it would be stunning with gold and camel, and equally electric with silver and white. Citrus hues are a personal favourite of mine, so I am excited for the fashion and home decor that will result from this sunny colour!


Trends that are hot, some of which we saw in 2008:

1) Personal Style - eclectic, mixed and matched, adding antiques to contemporary furnishings, incorporating your own personal treasures into your decor keeps it personal and authentic.


2) Artisan - hand crafted, one of a kind items, and Canadian House and Home freshens this trend up by keeping the handicrafts modern, sleek, organic and textural.

photo from instyle interiors from www.merchantcircle.com

Photo of Arabella wallpaper for Designers Guild

3)Patterns- an increasing movement toward bolder pattern in wallpaper, rugs and fabrics, some with metallics and soft colours, with influences from China, turkey, Morocco.



Canadian cedar wooden bathtub from Elegno, photo courtesy of http://www.3rings.designerpages.com/

4)Green - this trend is one that will continue for many years, in the fabrication of eco-friendly furniture, fabrics, bedding, and the use of sustainable materials....living responsibly!


Red Eames chair from Design Within Reach

5) Custom/Iconic - custom made fabrics, wallpaper, bedding, pillows, handpainted furniture and millwork , and classic coveted pieces from top designers such as Eames and Saarinan...these are the couture elements in our ready made society.


Edward Tuttles Edward Collection Tufted Sofa



6) Modern Romance - this is the look of old traditional, reinvented with a modern flair. Curved, feminine, and soft, it's oversized floral fabrics and wallpapers, pastel colours, and tufted seating. This ties in with the Hollywood Regency style that is prevalent, see below with 'over the top decor'.






Square Root Lounge Chair from http://www.beachdwelling.com/


7) Au Natural - bleached woods, weathered wicker, natural fabrics like linen, burlap and canvas, lots of texture, minimal colour...a modernized Cape Cod look, as with this weathered teak chair.


Chair from Camilla House Imports

photo of Kwid Design, courtesy of Viceroy Hotel


8)Over the Top Decor - this is black and white, bold geometric prints like those from David Hicks and Dorothy Draper, some bold colour, but not too formal, definitely modern; traditional shapes reinvented to look contemporary...we also call this Hollywood Regency. As the above outdoor photo of the wingbacks on steroids at the Viceroy Hotel reveals, our darling Kelly Wearstler is a master of this trend!


9) Industrial - think of the simplistic, utilitarian furniture such as commercial bakers' racks and a vintage medicine cabinet, or some of the furniture available from Design Within Reach.


tepee from Design Within Reach


10)Ethnic Influence - this trend continues from the past few years with decor that is handmade, using natural dyes and indigenous materials. Think baskets, animal skin, objects made from horn and unusual woods, and this teepee! Canadian House and Home sees the 2009 trend as Nomadic, drawing from North African and Middle Eastern Bedouin cultures.
What trend will you be focusing on for this year?

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