Ten new trends you probably haven’t tried yet
We’re always on the lookout for new furniture shapes, fabrics, textures and emerging décor trends, and lately there have been several popping up in our Pinterest feed. From bedding styles to plumbing fixtures, the 10 trends below have us freshly inspired — but how many have you incorporated into your own décor? See what we’re loving, and shop our picks to get the look.
Hexagonal Shapes
No longer restrained to tiles and geometric fabric prints, hexagonal shapes are appearing in bar stools, accent furniture, and even dining tables. We love the subtle graphic quality these pieces bring to a space. • Urban Outfitters Harper
Side Table ($129)
PerforatedMetal
Though pierced metal has been around for some time (French designerMathieu Matégot used it frequently in his 1950s furniture designs), thanks to contemporary designers like KellyWearstler, the technique is making a comeback with contemporary lines and shapes. We love the luxe texture it adds to any room. • Arteriors Lonny Sconce
($690)
Modern Marble
We’re all for a touch of classic marble, but we can’t help but notice the increased presence of statement installations, where the luxe material is covering entire walls, floors, counters and ceilings, all in exotic colors and unique veining patterns. If you’re looking to make a statement, you can’t go wrong with a book-matched installation (where the veins perfectly align in a mirror-like pattern) for a unique and custom look.
Sculptural Flowers
We often use sculptural buds like protea and sea holly in the floral arrangements at our photo shoots because we love the unique spin they bring to the scene. Now we’re seeing these sculptural beauties pop up in wedding bouquets and centerpieces. Mix them in with softer flowers in similar hues for a fantastic play on texture and color. • West Elm Faux Pincushion Stem ($14)
Mirror on Mirror
Talk about visually enlarging a space! We’re seeing more and more designers and home decorators opt to display bathroom and accent mirrors over other mirrored surfaces, and, we must say, we’re smitten. This layered, luxe look adds character to any space, and it’s a great option for renters or homeowners looking to modernize an inherited dated mirrored wall. • Wisteria Extra Large VenetianMirror ($510)
Smoked Glass
Glass furniture, lighting and tabletops will never go out of style, but we love the resurgence of retro-influenced gray and smoked-glass pieces. The unusual color adds distinct personality, while injecting sexiness into a room’s overall design. • Design Within Reach Modo Chandelier ($3900 and up)
All-Linen Bedding
Percale and sateen have had their days. Now, however, we’re seeing not only duvets and shams in Belgian linen, but sheet sets and throw pillows as well. The consistent texture allows for more freedom to play with colors, while still maintaining a cohesive bed style. • West Elm Belgian Linen
Bedding ($39 and up)
High-Contrast Tile
Sure, patterned concrete tile is nothing new, but the use of such tiles in wall applications in high-contrast, geometric, black-and-white combinations is a fresh take on an old concept. Try it as a kitchen backsplash, or on the walls of a kids’ bathroom for a unique and on-trend statement. • Villa Lagoon Tile Pinwheel Cement Tile ($5 and up)
Matte Black Fixtures
Graphic, unique and eyecatching, matte black bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures are stealing our hearts. The modern appeal of the finish is a nice change from the chrome and brass pieces we’re so used to seeing. • Amazon Brizo Solna
Kitchen Faucet ($498)
Black Trim
Painting your window trim and frames black simultaneously adds vintage appeal and modern vibes to a space, while adding graphic intrigue and architectural interest. • BenjaminMoore Universal Black #2118-10 ($38 and up)