Nautical Home Design Trends for 2017

Even as shades of blue and vintage furniture become ever more dominant interior design trends, so too are nautical themes renewing their presence in homes across the country. From nautical decor to accents in the colors of sky, sea, and sand we’re seeing a freshening of the mood that can be created by living at, or near, a seaside resort.

Whether you and your client are eager to go “All-in” with a seafaring theme, or would rather hint at a maritime feel, a stunning array of furniture, wallcoverings, accents, and wall hangings are available to help you navigate your client’s needs.

The Seafaring Spirit is Alive and Well

Open and airy, breezy and comfy; those are the feelings that homeowners seek when they ask you for a nautical design theme. Here, a “sea of blues” wash over the inhabitants of this home in Martha’s Vineyard. From CountryLiving.com.

Not to be outdone, even the landlocked have access to a beach themed décor, with cushioned furniture in soothing white, cool blue, and relaxed gray-beige tones. From House-Interior.net.

If Living at the Beach is Impossible, Bring the Beach Home

A meal by the shore is still possible, even when dining in. From HouseBeautiful.com.

This beach-style bedroom will take you there, regardless of location. From Houzz.com.

Nautical Accents Make a Subtle Statement

Sometimes, the simplest accents are the best. Nautica throws from House-Interior.net.

Steamer trunks are a beautiful nautical accent that will not overwhelm a space. From HouseBeautiful.com.

Simple yet Elegant Nautical Furniture is Available

The Cape Porpoise Poster Bed in Crème Brulee finish from Somerset Bay furniture brings home the feel of Nantucket, regardless of where home is located. From SomersetBayHome.com.

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New Design Trends for Home and Office 2017

Based on the latest information from the Realtor.com Home Improvement column, there are a few sharp turns ahead for interior design trends this year. And, while we’ve already shared some of the expected hot new design trends for this winter into spring (here and here), ideas are as numerous as the stars and, though they may not be as bright, we can only hope they illuminate and inspire.

While innovation and an eye for style may be the most valuable tools you possess as an interior designer, there comes a time for all for us when we get a bit stale. It’s human nature to repeat what has worked in the past yet, if you hope to keep your edge, it’s often a good idea to see how others have met a design challenge. Seeing the creative solutions that other designers have developed will frequently spark innovation.

Geometric Patterns are Calculated to Catch the Eye

Whether bold or subtle, whether as accents or focus point, the geometric designs that became fashionable last year will persist and expand into home and offices this year.

Cole & Son “Deco Palm” geometric wallpaper design

Lonny.com Geometric throw pillows

Tropical Designs can make a Room Temperate or Sweltering

Has your green thumb fallen off? Replace live (or dead) flora with leafy greens or tropical fauna for a balmy and sultry feeling in virtually any space.

Realtor.com, shares a photo by Kohler

Flamingos wallpaper design by Cole & Son

Black Stainless Appliances offer a Sleek, Modern Look

While brushed stainless appliances have had their day, black stainless remains easy to care for and maintain, while making a statement the neighbors have yet to consider.

Black Stainless Steel Appliances by Kitchen Aid

Bold Entries that lead to Beautiful Encounters

As the saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression and bold front doors and entries are a great tool for letting visitors know there are no shrinking violets behind them.

Adding curb appeal to the front doors, from HouseBeautiful.com

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2017 Interior Design Trends for the Home

According to the online design magazine Houzz.com, here are some of the hottest interior design trends we will see in the New Year.

First, on the fun side of things, voice-activated assistants are making a huge impact. Leading the way is Amazon Alexa, with Google Home making a recent addition to the marketplace. These devices act as a voice-activated interface for virtually all of the digital devices and appliances in your home or office. Simply speak the activation phrase, and the near-dormant device fires up and awaits your command. You can ask it to give you the weather, play a song from Spotify, dim or brighten your lights or power up the hot tub.

Click here to read a review and comparison of Google Home vs. Amazon Echo/Alexa: Cnet.com.

Amazon Echo uses Alexa as your interface.

Generally seen as the most used room in the house, the kitchen can always use more storage. Now, many homeowners and designers are doing away with expanses of upper cabinets and pushing all that storage onto a single hardworking wall. This one-stop hub frees up the rest of the space to create an open, breezy look.

Kitchen Storage Walls instead of Cabinets

Making a good first impression has value and the entry to your home, like a bathroom or vanity, is a compact space where you can have fun with innovation and design – without blowing a budget.

Innovative Entry Design

Certain rooms, such as kitchens, provide little opportunity to make a statement due to a lack of wall space. In these spaces, graphic floor tiles can be used to dress, and impress, such a space.

Graphic Floor Tiles make an Impression

Most homeowners strive for a calm and cozy bedroom by sticking with walls painted in soothing blues, grays or yellows. But according to a recent Houzz survey, intimate or romantic is the third-most desired atmosphere for a master bedroom after calm and cozy. To achieve this mood, look to colors like raspberry pink, deep ruby red, caramel and even black.

Romantic Colors for the Bedroom

Of course, the list of 2017 interior design trends is far longer than those we’ve shared here. To learn more, click her to read the article, 28 Design Ideas Coming to Homes Near You in 2017, by Mitchell Parker.

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