Navy Blue bedding is popping up everywhere

As part of my ongoing quest for what is trending in home design, I take to the streets.  I love to do my power walks in the malls and downtown store fronts to see what seems to be trending.  This week I noticed everywhere I went I say navy blue bedding.  I love the rich tone!!! It is both traditional and contemporary at the same time.  Even if your bedding in neutral (tan, taupe of gray) you can add some navy and update the look in you bedroom.  Here is what I have been seeing.

Orange is the new black

When you are decorating with a lot of gray, orange is another great pop of color.  It is warm and works well in both contemporary and traditional designs.

The New look in Fresh Flowers and Plants

I am noticing that succulents are becoming very popular.  I see them in shallow dishes.  I see them in decorative pots.  I see them in glass vessels.  They seem to be more popular than even.  I am also seeing white birch logs being used in everything from fresh arrangements to candle holders and planters.  Here are some examples

I am in love with Citrus Green

I love citrus green.  It is a perfect pop of color with all the gray out there.  I went shopping with clients the other day and saw this trend everywhere. I am also seeing it in live flowers and plants.  Lots of white and citrus green together.  Here are some examples

Reface Your Old Cabinets

Sometimes the cost of replacing your current cabinets can just be too costly.  If the cabinets are functional, but just no longer your taste, you have other options.  Why not try replacing the doors and hardware.  It the boxes are in good shape match them up with new fronts.  The results can be striking and about one third the cost of new cabinets.  In this job today we replaced 1980's euro cabinets with real wood.  The results appear as if the house was built with red oak shaker cabinets.

                                                             Lighten it Up


I have been noticing a trend when it comes to interior painting.  People are beginning to use much lighter colors when painting their homes. I see a trend toward light colors like grays, pale taupes and off whites.  I am also seeing trim paint becoming white or even super white with very white ceilings.  People are making their spaces cleaner and more modern.  Lighter paint colors are just another part of the new trend.  For more information listen to my radio show Modern Design on Hunterdon Chamber

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                                                               Grey with a Twist



  It is quite obvious that the color grey has been with us for a while now as a hot trend.  Grey is a neutral and goes well with most decors.  I must say I had to get used to this at first.  I had preferred the warm of earth tones and neutrals like tan, taupe, and caramel. I have recently been pairing the "new" grey with several colors and I love the outcome.  Grey with lime green is a really beautiful combination.  It is fresh and inviting.  Grey with yellow is trending all over the place.  It is a classic combination and will work well with both tradition and contemporary decors.  Finally Coral is really hot right now for summer 2015 and pairs really well with most shades of grey.  So if you are having a grey day try spicing it up with some of these updated pops of color. For more info contact Mavin Hill Designs @ 908-884-0770.