January 1, 2006
Home Design Trends for 2006
What's going to be hot in home design next year? The Wall Street Journal printed an article with a few guesses based on what designers are seeing:
- Sisal-rug lookalikes -- Sisal fiber rugs are being replaced with wool, cotten, and synthetic look-alikes that resist stains and other wear and tear.
- Shapely Bathtubs -- Out with the rectangular built-ins and in with free-standing tubs with curves.
- Midtone paints -- Bring on the neutral colors like khaki and taupe.
- Glass wall tiles -- The glass segment of the tile industry is growing quickly becaue of its "range of finishes, from iridescent to glossy to matte."
- Silk window curtains -- Solid-color silk curtains are seeing more sales because they match nicely with popular fabrics such as boucle and tweed.
Source: "Design Trends Destined to Die" from the Dec. 30, 2005 issue of the Wall Street Journal
Posted by Home Improvement Ideas at January 1, 2006 6:10 AM
