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Top 2018 colour and design trends

- News Canada

Your home is a treasured place for living, relaxing and hosting guests. Give it new energy with these trending looks. Lovely lavenders Move over, millennial pink – this soft shade of violet is the “it colour” this year. Lavenders and lilacs are an evolution of the popular pink, and lend an air of royal sophistica­tion to any space while bringing out beautiful, deeper tones in surroundin­g accents and furniture.

Statement lighting

Overhead light fixtures make for gorgeous focal points and help you set the ambiance for the room. Choose a stand-out piece that complement­s your décor, like an artisan chandelier or vintage sconces or pendants.

Warmer metals

Golden brass is becoming a surprising­ly warm and subtle substitute for stainless steel and polished nickel. Stay on-trend with brass accents and décor, or dive in with faucet fixtures in your kitchen or bathroom in this unexpected tone.

Bold patterns

Big and bold is the way to go for patterns right now. If you want something more feminine and seasonal, go with boho-inspired florals that look like the work of an artist's paintbrush. Hard geometrics are a fun, modern alternativ­e – think large circles in repetitive, balanced styles. Incorporat­e the trend with accent pillows or graphic wallpaper.

Intelligen­t design

Convenienc­e is always in fashion, so look for elements that make life easier. Window treatments with PowerView motorizati­on from Hunter Douglas allow you to operate your shades from anywhere in the world using your mobile device. This must-have feature seamlessly integrates with other whole-home automation systems, like Google Home and Alexa.

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Colours, patterns and materials combine to create a sense of excitement in this home.

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