THE NEW TREND IS YOU

Today, decorating trends have been consistently moving toward more personal styles.  Which means there are fewer rules to follow.  You have to choose pieces that feel good to you.  Not because they are the correct items to fit a certain style, but just because you like them. So let’s talk about ways to make your home more uniquely you!

Choose one-of-a-kind elements:

Opt for custom-designed furniture.  Instead of shopping at mass-produced furniture stores, have a piece of furniture custom-designed for you.  Customized furniture is becoming more and more popular.  Imagine having a sofa, chair or table that is the perfect size, shape, color, and pattern – and with all the exact details you want!

Wallpaper and Fabric fromThibaut- I love this company: beautiful colors, patterns and made in US...

Shop at flea markets, antique fairs, and estate sales. The pieces you find will be much more unique than what you get at the usual stores.

Reinvent existing pieces.  You can add tassels and trim to upholstered items, apply unique moldings to tables and cabinets, or paint wooden furniture.

The old desk and chair were repaited with Sherwin-Williams’ Harmony interior acrylic latex, Tobi F.

Create your own accessories.  The interest in hand-crafted materials continues to grow.  So why now craft your own piece?  It will not only be one-of-a-kind, but it will have special meaning to you and your family – and be a great conversation starter for guests! 

This framed chalkbard you can use over and over again- by M.Parsons

Use a designer.  Professional designers and decorators have access to many more resources than you have as a homeowner.  They are able to help you select and create a truly customized piece from a wide variety of fabrics, trims, and other materials.

When you combine new technology with your own imagination, you can create a truly distinctive, one-of-a-kind home.  How trendy.  How YOU!