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says murals are popular, as are patterns that can be mixed to create a vibrant space and give walls an appearance of depth.
Meyer agrees that patterns are increasingly important. As part of a “return to traditionalism” in home design, she sees many people opting for “heavy layering of very traditional patterns.”
Although many patterns incorporate a mix of colors, expect to see plenty of rich shades of green in fabric and wallpaper patterns. While blues and indigos have been huge in recent years, Meyer says that in 2019 “green is the new blue.” It’s likely to be used in everything from upholstery patterns to kitchen furnishings.
Warm woods and traditional styles
Antiques and second-hand items are also having a moment.
“There have always been the antique lovers that we’ve worked with,” says Mazzarini. But now, a growing number of people “are responding more positively to things that have an actual sense of history.”
Meyer agrees: “More and more clients say to me they’re interested in a beautiful wood antique chest,” she says.
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er says, because people have a real need for storage space. If a client chooses an antique wooden chest instead of a Parsons table, “it’s concealed storage.”
Traditional skirted tables are becoming popular again for the same reason: Under the soft folds of a fabric table cloth that reach to the floor, you can store items out of sight.
Even for homeowners who prefer a more modern style, warm wood tones are increasingly popular, Beldock says.
“Everyone’s using warm woods and walnuts,” she says, or “actually doing a fireplace, and around the fireplace having your extra wood in a niche on each side that’s the height of the whole wall.”
Some clients continue asking for lighter wood tones, Mazzarini says. But even when paired with white items for a very clean look, the wood grain brings a degree of warmth to a room.