The Home of 2009 - Trends and Inspirations

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It is that time again when one of the most blogged about and discussed themes are the trends - trends in fashion and in design, in our way of life. As an interior designer, what I am interested in are trends in design and home furnishings, but they are all interconnected and are showing a lot about the state of the society. As a result of my research and observations I have collected a list of major trends and inspirations that will have influence in the beginning year:

a focus on quality craftsmanship and eco consciousness: it is not enough today to say for a product that it is Green - consumers demand proof that the process and the final product truly are Green, sustainable and meet with Fair Trade standards

the trend towards innovation and creativity will grow

handmade objects by artisans or by ourselves!

recycled goods - reclaim, recycle and rediscover

removing the clutter of over-design to focus on life

allowable luxuries

paint - major impact without major investment

eggplant, wine, burgundy, plum, beet, raisin and raspberry colors have flooded the catwalks, but as we know that fashion and interior design have a lot in common, so the berries colors are expected to be reigning in our homes, too

lots and lots of bright vivid yellow to give us energy - the standout accent color for 2009. Pantone touts “mimosa,” a vibrant shade of yellow illustrated by the flowers of some mimosa trees as its top shade of the new year.

‘Redesign is hot, hot, hot’