Wednesday, January 27, 2010
2010 Design Trends Workshop
Recently, Helly and the team at Design Matters Home presented their vision for the hottest trends in interior design and fashion at the state-of-the-art showroom at Mountain High Appliance in Louisville.
From the pouring of the drinks featuring the newest flavor of vodka, Bubble Gum, to the fabulous clothes provided by the Vie Vie Luxe Boutique, the night was a sparkling success.
Sarah showing off some color boards and clothes from Vie Vie Luxe
Some of the attendees enjoying the Bubble Gum vodka!
Here are some of the trends we featured:
- Gray, purple and turquoise are important colors for the coming year. Gray is the choice neutral and a color that can be paired with either bold brights or soft pastels.
- Color themes focus on tribal color combinations that are rich and earthy, and aged or mellowed colors that evoke the past.
- Artisanal interiors that are timeless, personal and purposeful. Look for a movement away from cloned, mass design.
- Keeping it real by using materials with a natural patina, an imperfect finish or an aged texture.
- In the middle of timeless and artisanal design, add small doses of luxury or bits of embellishments, such as buttons, gilding, inlay or mosaic work. These add interest and a sense of luxury without high cost.
- Look for wallpaper in an unexpected place: the ceiling. (The wallpapered dumpsters were also a big hit!)
- Furniture is modular and multi-purpose. Curved lines add softness and comfort.
- Organic and curved shapes are also important in the kitchen, off-setting hard lines and angles.
In addition, the newest retail furniture store in the Boulder area, ARHaus, provided samples of their recycled glass containers and organic and recycled fabrics that helped us highlight one of the most important trends of recent years: green and sustainable design.
Some of the great food we have at our workshops
Jan, Helly, and Sarah from Team Design Matters Home
If you missed out on this seminar and would like to learn more about the 2010 trends contact us. Also, we hold monthly Design Inspirations Workshops. In February we have a one-of-a-kind Kitchen Design Series with 4 topics presented every Tuesday. In March our workshop will cover the psychology of color. For more information on those as well as future workshops check out our Workshops page. We hope to see you at the workshops. They really are informative and fun!
Labels: 2010 Trends, Interior Design, Louisville Colorado, trends, Workshops
Friday, January 8, 2010
Tartans in 2010
As Anita Sarsidi states in the December 2009 Elle Decor magazine article on Tartans - "Suddenly the world is going mad for plaid. This Scottish classic is stealing the spotlight from runway to tabletop."
The web slideshow version of the article shows example plaid patterns in clothes, blankets, desk accessories, chairs, dishes, and more.
We have to say that we excited, yet cautionary, about this trend. I am quite used to tartans as my husband is of Scottish decent. As the picture shows he was dressed in his traditional Duncan plaid kilt for our wedding. He does not wear his kilt very often so it is now a wonderful accent piece on the wall of the stairway in our home.
Using tartans in clothes is one thing, using them in your home's décor, is another. It is easy to go overboard with tartan in your home so use them in small doses to bring a color and texture focal point to a room. While tartans are traditional you can get creative in your selections and parings to even bring them into modern decor. Look for unusual colors and patterns to avoid seasonality. I like the use of tartans in belts, buttons, accessories, welting, and pillows. The dishes can be kind of cool as well but again don't go overboard.
Learn more about Tartans and other trends in interior design, clothing, color and more at our free* 2010 Design Trends Workshop on January 14th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at Mountain High Appliance in Louisville, Colorado. Stylish food and drink will be served.
Call Barb Barton (Special Events Coordinator at Mountain High Appliance, at 303-665-6850 x 229) for more information. *We are asking for a optional $5 donation at the door to support the wonderful efforts of the Boulder Homeless Shelter.
Labels: 2010 Trends, Interior Design, trends, Workshops
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Re-cap of the Benjamin Moore Color Pulse 2011 webinar
Members of the Design Matters Home team recently had the opportunity to view a webinar offered by the creative team at Benjamin Moore Paints, which forecasted the color trends for 2011. The theme for the 2011 Color Pulse forecast is Balance. According to Benjamin Moore - "BALANCE is an attribute that we all strive to live. Sorting the Real from the Surreal defines priorities that drive the direction for 2011, as it gives us a chance to dream of the future. From the rural influences to urban application, BALANCE is supported by 4 themes for COLOR PULSE 2011: The Farm, Order, Escape, and Tribe."Surprisingly for a trend forecast, the Benjamin Moore presentation offered a color palette that was primarily based in nostalgia for times past: natural and organic colors inspired by the landscape of the farm; classic, modern Puritanism based in geometrics and bold colors; feminine and soft cosmetic colors influenced by women’s fashion from the 1950’s (think Mad Men!) and vibrant patterns and indigenous colors inspired by tribal culture. Over the course of the presentation, the themes of simplicity, cocooning and nostalgia were woven through the many color palettes featured. What does this mean for the designer and consumer? Many of these forecasts are starting to appear as accents and accessories in the home: the return of farm accents in the kitchen, bold colored seating for the dining table, soft pearlized and feminine home accessories, and richly patterned textiles offered with unusual animal prints like zebra and leopard. As these trends continue to develop, choices in wall covering and furnishings will, according to Benjamin Moore, reflect a desire to return to simpler times and color palettes that consumers intuitively understand from past experience and exposure. It was a forecast that offered us a chance to look back. Check out the Benjamin Moore website to learn more about more Color Pulse 2011 webinars. Give us a call at (303)249-4661 or send us an email at info@designmattershome.com with any questions you have on how this forecast or any other trend forecast can be applied to your home.Labels: Interior Design, trends
Friday, January 30, 2009
Recap of the Color and Design Trends Seminar
 An evening of fun, food, and trends provided the opening to the first of the 2009 Design Matters Home seminar series held last week at our office. The evening started with our stylish Zen cocktails and fantastic food from Louisville Colorado based Jules Gourmet Catering. A packed house of about 40 people gathered to meet and socialize before the 2009 trend presentation started. The presentation was organized around the idea that trends shape our lifestyles and therefore our home interiors. We presented this idea in the sections below. Color trends and themes• Focus was on how colors are changing and being used in 2009. Examples included More muted colors, more layering of greys and other neutrals for tone on tone concepts, and more ethereal colors that create airy and optimistic layers. Blue is the new green and this trend was highlighted throughout the presentation. General design trends in fashion and interiors• Examples included metallics, blurred florals, butterflies, mixing patterns, piping on clothing and furniture, stylized florals, layering lace, big bold belts in fashion and furniture, chunky stones, turquoise, black pearls, embossed or imbedded elements in glass or wood, architecture dictating design, tufted headboards, chandeliers in unexpected places, textured/faceted/crackled glass, rubber furniture, and upcycling. Fabric• Examples included elaborate weave effects to create different textures such as metallic-shot linen, and fabrics with diamonds and argyle patterns. Motifs• Highlighted examples included Bohemian rhapsody, stretched paisleys, Moroccan influences, medallions, abstract flourishes and monograms, modern traditional, concentric circles, moveable/modular furniture, Mondrian influences, country but simpler, Western, and living walls. Kitchens• Stainless appliances are fading with bronze, black and champagne coming in (everyone was very happy to hear this as stainless has been a nemesis to many for showing fingerprints easily), medium maple and cherry finishes. Kids• Words on fabric, graffiti, camouflage, Manga – Japanese cartoon art, full and queen size beds (raised a groan with the audience), argyles and animal prints. We had two stations in the room so attendees could get a closer look and feel of the new fabrics and colors for 2009. The color station highlighted the Pantone predictions for 2009 as an example one of many sources that predict colors for the year. The Fuzzy Antler, an outstanding and popular home furnishings store in Old Town Louisville Colorado, shared the following items so attendees could get a firsthand look at some of the home furnishing trends. • Giraffe bag, Zebra wallet– animal print• Indoor/Outdoor lamp – outdoor rooms • Pandora bracelet with chunky stones • Laundry bag and apron with fresh fun funky fabrics and lace to inspire a fresh country look • Crackle glass vase • Grey and white print pillow for ethereal We look forward to seeing how these trends evolve through the year and we also will be excited to see the new ideas for 2010. Stay tuned to the Design Matters Home blog throughout the year for our observations.  Thanks to everyone who attended. If you were not able to make it, send an email to Helly at helly@designmattershome.com to get more information about the presentation or answers to your questions. Labels: 2009 trends, color, Interior Design, trends
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Interior Color Forecasting 2009
Want to know the latest trends in color for 2009? You might be in for some surprises. Pantone (international paint and color giant) has released their predictions for the color palettes of the next year. Color forecasters draw their inspiration from all forms of culture including fashion, the entertainment industry, art exhibits, even the economy. Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone forecaster, says today’s palettes parallel the sentiment of our nation with “with lively colors indicating hopeful attitudes paired with sophisticated, grounded hues that address the need for stability in times of economic uncertainty.” There are eight palettes for 2009: Wine Country inspired by the vineyards of Napa and beyond includes taupe, olive, grapevine green, lavender, sky blue, and burgundy. Honesty inspired by natural, green design includes unbleached white, tender greens, coral, tan, cool grey, rose red. Discerning Taste based on traditional interiors includes crystal, antique white, caviar black, metallics, champagnes, and orchid. Reveries is a nod to the past with a touch of whimsy exhibited with mauves, lilac, lavender, dusty blue, purple, and rich browns. Wanderings which is inspired by international travels, includes rose, Dijon yellow, taupe, Mediterranean blue, gold, and red. Solar Energy is inspired by active vibrancy includes mandarin, flame orange, wine, fuchsia, electric blue, yellow-green, paired with ash grey. Breath Easy is inspired by relaxation and contemplation includes cool blues, ocean, Provence blue, bright white, garden green, yellow green, and blue-purple. Anime is inspired by the unusual color combinations seen in cartooning, includes red, vibrant blue, mint, apricot, green, and berry. These color palettes provide something for everyone to draw inspiration. Coordinated, planned, updated interiors can bring a sense of stability, calm, and peacefulness. This can be achieved with a little paint and accents or a comprehensive remodel. Boulder County tends to lean toward modern design, green design, and contemporary design and color palettes. As a comprehensive design firm, we have experience working with all design styles. Let Design Matters Home help you with your color forecasting. Call or email us today. Kristin Bramer, Interior Designer with Design Matters Home, Kristin@designmattershome.com Design Matters Home is wrapping up the final plans for a Trends Happy Hour to be held at our office in Louisville Colorado towards the end of January. Trends in color, furniture, rooms, and more will be covered. Check back on our website, http://www.DesignMattersHome.com, in the next few days for more information.Labels: color, Interior Design, trends
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