What’s Trending in Interior Design
At Altra Home Décor here in Phoenix, our customers often ask about the latest trends in the interior design world. After all, even if it’s only for inspiration, seeing the latest fashions can give a great insight to changes you might want to make to your own home. Read on to find out what’s trending, or speak with one of our consultants for more info.
In the Kitchen
Gone are the days of the all-white kitchen. Now folks are clamoring for black or mostly black looks in the most visited room in the house. Sleek and elegant, the dark look is great for patterned backsplash or even if you want to paint the floor or cabinets.
Art and Décor
People are moving away from mass-produced art and décor and leaning more toward artisanal, individualistic pieces. You can find the style in handmade goods such as macramé, woven blankets as wall art, hand-thrown pottery, or hand-blown glass. Handmade furniture is also popular, especially if it’s curved or scallop-shaped. And an accent fireplace—contemporary or otherwise—is a key element.
Plants Doing the Work
Lots of homes are using plants as natural air purifiers, and sustainability is a word on many people’s lips. To that end, you’ll see vertical indoor gardens, one-off pots of herbs, cactus gardens, and tropical plants. And they’re looking to ensure sustainability through the materials they choose on household items such as window treatments. If you want to add a natural look to your window, consider some of the offerings from Hunter Douglas, including Heritage® Hardowwd Shutters, which showcase the individual characteristics of the wood, or Provenance® Woven Wood Shades, which come in natural materials such as woven reeds, bamboo, or grasses.
Innovations
Technology isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Whole-home automation has been trending for some time, and now you can add automation to window fashions. Simply choose PowerView® Motorization as your operating system, and you’ll be able to control when your shades lift or lower with the touch of a button—even if you’re half a world away. More than just convenient, it’s added safety and security in the sophistication of one great system.
Update Your Home in the Greater Phoenix 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!
