what’s hot in home design // inspired by fashion and art

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Debbi DiMaggio

Thank you to Michael Friedes Design for an inspiring presentation!

A quick recap of what I heard that day. Love it!  As did our HIGHLAND PARTNERS agents.

 

What’s in Style:

The 70’s era has made its way back in home design today.

Hot Colors Now:  Orange and Purple

Purple Purple Purple

Purple In Nature: Lavender

Pop of Purple In Fashion

Variations of Purple

 

Gray is the New Beige

The Look:  Simple, Clean, Fresh

 

Highlights:

  • Eco Chic
  • Recover old pieces you inherited or purchased at a thrift shop or flea market Reclaim, refinish or distress oak wood furniture  ( believe it or not , oak is back! )
  • Lots of Texture
  • Pop of color mixed with neutrals
  • Gray is the new beige
  • Hot colors – orange and purple
  • Hang Art, Gallery Style
  • Restoration Hardware
  • 70’s Look and Style

 

Combine a recovered, re-purposed chair with a brightly colored, textured print in a room with neutral accents and wall color.

Start with your favorite color and print, as captured in the photograph below…..then repeat it in your favorite couch or chair.

Home Design Inspired by Fashion and Lifestyle
Texture on the Walls
Texture on a Sofa, Chair or Ottoman
Nail-heads or Tufted
Texture is
What’s Hot Now!

Texture

Fabulous Robin’s Egg Blue, Faux Leather Door Detailing with Nail-heads

Contrast

Black and White with Natural Floor Coverings

Pop of Color

Accessorize your space with colorful Flowers, Lamps or other Accessories

 

What’s Hip in Kitchen Design

It’s back and never seems to go out of style. (I love it and never tire of that look.)

Carrera marble counter-tops mixed with dark wood cabinets, glass back splash or subway tiles and polished chrome.  …contrast of light and dark.

Color Meanings

Blue is a color we all need in our life.  Paint your bedroom or office blue… read why.

Blue is serene and tranquil, the color of peace and contentment. Thanks to its calming effects, blue is the color choice for many hospital nurseries, and studies show that when sitting in a blue room, most people report feeling quiet and settled. If blue is your favorite color, you love harmony, are capable, reliable and sensitive and always make an effort to think of others. Blue is often the chosen color by one that is generally more conservative in nature. (Reprinted from Michael’s handout.)

Relax and Renew with Blue
Deep navy walls, white furniture and white detailing…Clean, Fresh and Relaxing
Eco Chic – Natural Elements with Neutral Tones

From the Earth

 
and finally….
Wallpaper is Back
Patterns, Murals or Theme – Make Small Spaces Interesting with Wallpaper
There is so much more!!
Ask Michael to send you the color meaning print out or call Michael for a consultation for your home or office. www.mf-da.com
XOXO!
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One Response

  1. Thanks so much Debbi! It was a pleasure to present to your office, I so appreciate the opportunity. And great job interpreting everything.

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