My Favourite Interior Design Trends for 2017
Writing this post makes me nostalgic.Why?Well, I launched my blog last January and one of the first blog posts I wrote was 'My favourite decorating trends for 2016'. I can't help but think about how much has happened in the last year and where it all started. Right here on this very blog!But it's a new year, and it's time for my new faves. Here are 10 of my favourite interior design trends for 2017.Before you keep reading, I have a quick PSA...trends come and go, don't get too caught up in this trend or that trend. Take them in, let them inspire you, but make sure you do you! Create a home that speaks to you, your personality, and can stand the test of time!Got it? Ok good. Let's do this!1) Tropical fabrics and wallpaper.Admittedly, this trend can most definitely take a terrible turn into crazy-town. But executed well, makes for a bold statement in a home that I love. Wether it's wallpaper, upholstery or just a throw pillow, it's screams personality. And that's something I can get behind.
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[Source Byron Bay Hanging Chairs]
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I recently infused a tropical feel into #projecthodgepodge's master bedroom, with this throw pillow from Tonic Living. Follow the link for some photos of this projects progress, and more photos to come once complete.
2) Mixing prints.
I feel kind of bad that my first two trends aren't the easiest to pull off, this one can also go from awesome to awful quickly! Interior decorating and design can be a tricky thing, which is why some looks are best left to the experts, that said, don't get freaked out about mixing patterns (and other things like metals, woods, etc). The truth is, contrast and mixing is a good thing. It's is the difference between a room that falls flat and a room that feels magazine worthy.
[Source Emily Henderson]
[Source Emily Henderson]
3) Herringbone Tile.
Whether it's on the floor, backsplash or in a shower, this a a twist on traditional tiles that makes it interesting.
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[ Source Decor Pad ]
4) Penny-round tiles.
Yes. Just yessssss! I love, love, LURVVEEEE this look! 'Nuff said.
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5) Blues, French ones and Navy ones.
To be honest, this was actually on my favourites of 2016, and we saw a lot of this throughout the year, but it's being touted as a trend in 2017 and who am I to argue with these style gurus. So another big fat yes to dark saturated blues and a new yes to French blue.
[ Source All the Pretty Things ]
I'm sad this photo is so grainy, but the sheer gorgeousness of these doors and shutters couldn't be left out. Pure perfection.
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6) Nomadic Modern
I first fell in love with this style when I discovered Amber Interiors who as you might know is one of my favourite designers. It's clean, it's fresh and it's well-traveled. So, you know...the antithesis of me. Ha.
[ Source Amber Interiors ]
[ Source Amber Interiors ]
7) Open Closets
You know when someone (aka a publication or guru) tells you something is trendy after you'd already done it, and it makes you feel like a rock star? I decided to drop the closet doors at Project Cute Condo, because the size of the bedroom was too small and the bed was more or less directly in front of her closet. So, after cursing the closet I said the hell with the doors and opted for an open closet (Pictures to come when this project is completed as well!). The key to this though, is ensuring that the closet it worthy of no doors. To pull this off think "boutique". You want all matching wooden hangers, great shelving, organization.
8) Texture.
I'm not really convinced this is a trend per-se, I mean, a key element to design is texture! That said, we are seeing more obvious textures everywhere and I for one, LOVE IT. Baskets, are one of my favourite ways to add texture in a room, I don't just love the texture I also love how natural it feels in a space. But it doesn't stop there, pleating, tufting, velvet are all great examples of how texture can really elevate a room.
9) Marble and Brass Combo
Can I get a HECK YES? Seriously...you know my thoughts on brass (if not I talked about it here), and while some are saying it's out, and that a more muted and matte version of brass is in for 2017. And what pairs better with brass than some gorgeous marble.Which reminds me of Project Pure Potential! We selected this awesome marble table for her living room and you better believe we'll be pairing that up with some delicious brass accents.
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10) Dark Green.
The antidote to the bright green trend of 2017 (sorry Pantone, I love ya, but I'm just not that into your colour of the year). However, I'm super on board with the dark green trend. It has such a sophisticated feel which I dig.Spoiler-alert: I've already filled you in on one of my five "not-so-favourite" trends of 2017, stay tuned for that in the next week or so.
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So, talk to me! What do you think about these trends? Love? Hate? Maybe you have some of your own trends you're into, comment below and fill me in!