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indestructible and easy to maintain. Don’t have the budget for
quartz? What used to get a bad rap is now stealing the show.
High-end laminate is now imitating the look of a natural stone
countertop. Don’t rule it out until you’ve seen it.
• Golden fixtures: This year is all about customization, allowing
for more freedom when choosing kitchen fixtures. Brass
and copper finishes are paired with slate appliances to add a
modern feel to the entertainment hub of the home.
Decorating Trends
Decorating has never been so customizable. Focus on your
inner self and what makes you feel calm, relaxed and comfortable
in your home. This year is all about self-care and bringing
happiness into the home.
• Bring in the green: Plants not only add a pop of color to any
room, they also improve air quality and purify the air. Choose
plants that are easy to grow and maintain for a foolproof way to
freshen up a room.
• Geometric patterns: Farther down on the trends list for 2017,
geometric patterns crept up to #1 on the list of trends in home
decor this year. Add these unique patterns with tiled floors,
backsplashes, or shower stalls. Too permanent? Try adding a
funky wallpaper or piece of art to the walls. Fabrics are also
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a simple way to add interest to a room and can quickly be
changed out when a new trend comes along.
• Wood treatments: Aligning with the need for connecting
back to nature, earthen treatments, like wood and stone, are
allowing homeowners to reconnect with their roots. Organic
materials are also making their way into home decor.
• Metallics: Brass is the “new and now” metallic. Gone are
the days of rose gold and slowly fading out of the spotlight is
copper. Silver metallics remain a favorite to many, both for
accent pieces and hardware.
• Intense paint colors: Deep hues are trending in 2018,
bringing pops of color to all rooms of the house. While too
much of a good thing can make it feel like it’s midnight in the
middle of the day, use deeper colors for a dramatic accent wall
or as a modern backsplash.
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