2010 Decorating Trends: Appreciating The Old Style

Like fashion in clothing, interior decorating is an art form that goes through varying trends. A few years back, green was a staple among interior decorators, probably because of our increasing awareness about environmental issues and the clamor that global warming brings. For many interior decorators and homeowners, keeping up with current trends is important because it keeps you up to date of the latest in furnishings and decors. 

For this year 2010, many interior designers are having a strong liking and preference to antique and vintage items. It seems that the old is finding its way back into the present. Having several antiques is considered very attractive for the living and working space. The best place to look for antiques that are very unique is in thrift stores.

Earth colors are also very popular for this year. Colors from plants, minerals, soil and even the blue of the ocean makes any interior look very pleasant. Earth tones are actually ageless in the same way that nature keeps its browns and greens since time immemorial. There is a beauty to nature’s colors, which provide a soothing and calming effect to its occupants.

For this year, we see a lot of decorators preferring woods and metals as can be seen in wooden flooring and metallic shelves and cabinets. Carpeted flooring is no longer trendy as well as the fully painted cabinets. As a matter of fact, the older the wooden floor boards look like, the more attractive it is.

Several years back, wallpapers were very common, but these were replaced by painted walls and ceilings. However, like fashion, we see wallpapers making a comeback. The particular hues of wallpapers that are becoming in demand are those in greens, blues, mustards and bronzes. They come in special patterns that are very eye-catching. Many homeowners like wallpapers because it simply gives their interior the needed cheerfulness and vibrancy rather than the plain monotonous look of the bare walls.

In keeping with our modern lifestyle, a number of people especially musicians don the most outrageous and futuristic costumes. Being outrageous and bold is acceptable, the same way with your art decors. Many interior decorators are going for large wall paintings and picture frames. These pieces are meant to grab attention and make a statement. However, caution should be exercised for too many wall hangings can make your room look small and cluttered. Rugs are also finding its way onto walls and not just the floor.

Being unique and original is the theme of 2010, which is inspiring a lot of homeowners and decorators to collaborate on making the interior very different from the usual. Interior designers are encouraging people to venture into making their interior speak more of their personalities instead of adapting to current trends.

For this year 2010, we brace ourselves to seeing many innovative and novel designs as well as techniques in making our interiors truly unique. Whatever the trend may be like developing a taste for antiques, wallpapers and earth colors, your interior should be reflective of who you are.