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A new year means a new start, so why not begin in the home? When it comes to the fixtures, art, and materials that are trending in 2018, there are no better experts to ask, than the designers, architects, decorators, and artists working with these very items today. From a moodier color palette and two-tone cabinetry to woven textures and a return to marble, these are the trending updates you should consider for your abode come January.
Smart Tech
" Smart technology can enhance any kitchen renovation today and by relocating backsplash outlets and using LED tape for lighting, we let beautiful Calcutta marble radiate." -Heather Basso, Studio H Interiors
Large Format Tile
“Subway tiles have become a safe material often used for renovations as well as new construction. Recently, there has been a trend towards using larger format tile and even slab-sized porcelain sheets. This shift is not only aesthetic, but one of function, as larger tile has less grout and is both easier to install and maintain.” -Karen Asprea, Whitehall Interiors
Bold Color
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"Bold colors are going to make a comeback in 2018 staying inside of the monochromatic trend of 2017. The idea is that you’ll have a bold color like pink, but different hues of the same color." -Randi Lee, Designer
“For me, it’s important to design a space that fits within the architecture it resides in and, in some way, reflect the geography of its location. For example, with my current project, residential resort Rock House, the natural Turks and Caicos landscape influenced the design—incorporating the natural limestone and taking advantage of the gorgeous views to set the tone.” -Shawn Henderson, Shawn Henderson Interior Design
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"Prints and patterns will focus on forbidden gardens with opulent grounds and flora and fauna grown in the imaginations of their creators." -Patti Carpenter, Principal and Global Trend Ambassador at Carpenter + Company
“Media and game rooms are now replacing in-home theaters. People want a space to hang out in, not just sit and watch a movie." -Uri Hason, Pinewood Development
"People are returning to houseplants as décor items because they’re affordable and attractive, and you can swap the pot out to give a plant an entirely different look. Colorful ones—like Red Aglaonema, Fittonia, and Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)—stand out from the others and because they’re scientifically shown to help reduce stress, having a houseplant or two in your bedroom might even help you sleep better." -Justin Hancock, Horticulturist at Costa Farms
Peter Tunney
"Street art is fascinating and global and not expensive. Art is fairly intense and these artists have something to say and know how to say it." -Peter Tunney, Artist and Goldman Global Arts Partner
"As Millennials are creating their own spaces, they have a distinct desire to separate themselves from the traditional and a new era of interiors is coming along with them. Raised watching Saved by the Bell, and living in very hardcore '80s and '90s, the retro look for them is not so far back. Designers and artists are evoking these decades with furniture, art, textiles, and decor. The original Memphis era had clashing color combinations and grotesque shapes in furniture and art, but the revival is softer and not so offensive. Materials like terrazzo are tagging along in this comeback style as well." -Cristina Zabala, Co-Founder and Interior Designer of CR Design Studio, Inc.
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