Looking to remodel, renovate, or design a new home? You probably want to make sure youre on the forefront of modern trends. These 6 items and features will give you a head start on 2017, ensuring that your home is the chicest one on the block.
1. Bar carts
Metal, wood, glass, acrylic, painted, gilded, square, round, on wheels and offbar cars come in so many options its head-spinning. You can find one to match any >
But one thing is certain: theyre hot Elle Dcor calls bar carts "practical, portable, and eminently stylish pieces that are sure to get the party rolling." And we agree
2. Playful and passionate pink
Pink has made it out of the girls bedroom. Trends for 2017 are showing shocking swaths of pink as wall color, on furniture pieces, and as stylish accessories. A few licks of this bright, happy hue can instantly update a space and make it feel fun, fresh, and fabulous.
3. Mixed Metals
We havent seen the end of the metal trend, but a few new twists are making metal feel even fresher now. "
"Were seeing brass and gold still, but also polished nickel and silver coming back, and theres a new metal finish - white plaster," said designer Marie Flanigan in Houstonia magazine. As a >
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4. Luxury appliances
Kitchens today are increasingly combining sleek surfaces with commercial functionality, and that trend isnt ending anytime soon. If youre building or remodeling, some emphasis in this area will not only give you an upscale, modern look, but also make the home desirable to buyers when you go to sell.
One to watch: The True 42 refrigerator from commercial appliance manufacturer True Residential. From their new luxury home line, this fridge brings a restaurant look in stainless steel or slate pearl "with an automotive-grade paint application that raises the bar on traditional kitchen appliance offerings," said A Light Reflection.
5. The return of cork
Over the look of reclaimed wood on the walls? Take it up a notch, with cork.
"Cork is making a comeback Cork adds warmth and texture to any home, its also a great way to absorb noise in luxurious open plan homes," said Barry Estates.
6. Deep, rich colors
Not a fan of those light pastels that Pantone chose as the colors of the year? Go dark. But instead of the blue hues weve been seeing for a few years, veer next door on the color wheel.
"2017 is the year we wave goodbye to navy blues and midnights, because dark shades of green are one of the hottest new trends to come," said Barry Estates. "Dark greens add depth when used as accent pieces, especially among tan leather, brass and natural linens."
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