Keeping Up with Design Trends
As the new year approaches, many people are thinking about ways to makeover their homes or rooms. Here at Altra Home Decor serving the Scottsdale are with a showroom in Surprise, we can help you with all your home interior needs. Here are just a few home fashion trends we are tracking.
Patterned Prints for Drapery and Fabric
Overuse of patterns such as the popular Ikat can lead to them falling out of style. They’re coming back into style, in a different way. More subtle use of patterns such as chevron, stripes, Ikat and zig-zags on accessories, top treatments, throws, pillows and rugs are finding their way into to home designs. These fun patterns are a great way to bring a color into a room or enhance a design theme. Be creative, but keep it in check.
Go with Textures
The use of natural, earthy elements are making a big comeback. Textured wallpaper, as well as the natural textures of wood, are popular for use in any room design. Complement textures with natural design elements such as plants, reclaimed wood, woven window treatments, a basket of seashells or smooth found rocks.
Energy Efficiency
Not only does an energy-saving mindset help protect the planet, it can help protect your family budget, too. Without energy-efficient window treatments, as much as 40% of the air inside a home can escape through its windows. Duette® Architella™, offers the industry’s highest energy-efficiency rating.
Go High Tech
Smartphones and tablets are such a part of our lives, they’ve even made it into the home design process. Automated window fashions are a perfect example. With Platinum technology from Hunter Douglas, wireless motorization options can be added to most any existing blind or shade product. And with the Platinum App, you can control your window treatments from your iPhone or iPad!
White Kitchens
Softness is a growing trend in kitchen re-designs. Too much use of industrial steel and shine brought about kitchens that were cold and impersonal rather than comfy and homey. Trends back toward white kitchens with a softer look are becoming popular. This design trend is achieved by complementing white cabinets and appliances with natural countertops, wood accents, and relaxed window treatments.
De-Clutter
The trend in our lives to de-clutter and simplify has made its way into home design. Minimalism is in, bringing with it clean, inviting, and relaxing spaces. Get rid of your extra stuff, organize what you keep in designed bins, crates and boxes to create an open and uncluttered atmosphere. Sleek window treatments, soft pillows, interesting shapes, fresh flowers, and earthy forms are easy touches for your home.
Interior Design in Scottsdale, AZ Area
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
