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HEARTH & HOME
2018 Home
Design
Trends
B y Ta n i y a N a y a k
J
ust like fashion, home trends are ever-evolving.
To help inspire consumers and DIYers, Taniya Nayak,
one of the nation’s most sought-after celebrity interior
designers, and  FrogTape brand painter’s tape have once
again joined forces to reveal 2018’s top home design trends. 
According to Nayak, there are several ways – big and small – that
consumers can transform their homes and stay on top of the latest
design trends. Here are a few that are at the forefront this year, along
with tips on how to integrate them into upcoming décor projects.
Oasis 
Make your home a tropical escape all year long. Add floral or banana
leaf accents to form a staycation-worthy “at-home paradise” no matter
the temperature. Nayak suggests pairing pops of metallic gold with
plush greens and crisp white to build a look that is sophisticated, yet
fun and exotic.
Simple to the Max
Nayak encourages DIYers to “go big or go home…in the simplest way
imaginable.” Layer multiple patterns on top of one another on smaller
décor items like pillows for a look that combines clean and chaos. If
layering patterns is too much, another facet of this trend focuses on bold
statements with monochromatic colors. A simple way to accomplish
this is to start with a bright white wall. Paint your baseboards, trim or
window mullions a dramatic contrasting color, like black for an effortless,
yet powerful effect. And when it comes to achieving clean, sharp paint
lines, one of Nayak’s vital, go-to tools is a premium painter’s tape,
like FrogTape. Treated with patented PaintBlock Technology, FrogTape
Multi-Surface and Delicate Surface tapes are a foolproof way to get
professional-looking results and eliminate the need for touch-ups.
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