The New Neutrals

It has become quite obvious this season that the neutrals of tans and gray have become all the rage in decorating.  The combination of gray and beige (grage) is all the rage.  I am starting to see are return toward browns and earth tones, but this time it is paired with grays.   For any questions on my design ideas go to www.mavinhilldesigns.com or contact me @ mavinhilldesigns@gmail.

Garage Door Makeovers

Don't ignore your garage doors.  They are often the first thing you see in the morning when you leave and the last thing you see at night when you come home.  Also don't be afraid to paint garage doors a color. In a white or light colored house the garage doors are trim and add contrast. For more great ideas go to www.mavinhilldesigns.com

Take on Fall

Now is the time to transition your house, both inside and out, to fall.  Buy some great mums at a farm stand and use different variations of them in the same color.  Use ornamental gourds and squashes in urns to dress up your front entrance.  Display a great bowl on your dining room table and fill it with mini gourds or acorns.  There are so many inexpensive things you can do to make your house look

 great in this new season

Go Bold

Go big and bold with your design statements.  Instead of doing a lot of little accessories, go bold and large.  Use fewer but bigger pieces in your designs.

White and Black Kitchens Rock

I have been doing white and black kitchens for a while now.  This trend is definitely not going away any time soon.  They can be classic or traditional.  A shaker style frameless white cabinet is your best bet to stand the test of time.  It will also appeal to the most buyer when and if you sell.

Coral is the next hot color trend

Every once in a while a new color comes in and shakes things up a bit.  I am predicting that coral will be the next new hot color.  It pairs well with all the neutral grays that are out there.  It is a great color for spring and summer. It can be bright or subtle and it can be a good paint color especially in dining rooms and master bedrooms.

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.