TASTEMAKERS WHAT THEY SAY
Yuki Northington Social Chair
The best thing anyone can do is start with a good foundation. By choosing classic, neutral foundation furniture, it is easy to freshen up or restyle a room over time. For example, my client, the Weibmers, already had a beautiful home. By choosing pieces that will stand the test of time, we were able to add style and sparkle to the room with metallics and jewel-toned accessories.
Adrienne Elliott Elliott Homes
1. Metallics are gaining in popularity. While brass has been making a comeback, metal of any color will fit into a variety of rooms this year. Metal coffee tables or side tables add an edgy, sleek look to more voluptuous upholstered sofas and chairs. Metallic fabrics are another option, from full-on shimmer to gold threads or handpainted metallic accents.
2. Natural wood is making a big comeback. Go bold with wood ceilings and accent walls, or simply bring in 1. Look for ways to incorporate natural elements into your some rustic kitchen stools to break up all of that sleek modernity. Even something as simple as hand-carved space. wooden bowls offer an attractive contrast. Just think rustic and natural rather than your grandparents’ old 2. Combining old and new is always more interesting. ornate and heavily polished furniture. Simple lines and Antiques have a history and who doesn’t like a good shapes keep these wood pieces fresh and on trend. story? 3. Every room needs a little sparkle. Don’t be afraid to mix metallic finishes.
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3. Iridescent décor has the magic of looking modern as well as bringing to mind a beautiful part of nature, which is why you may be seeing more of it popping up this year. HOME EDITION sponsored by