Wednesday, March 08, 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

Get more info on design trends at http://www.luxuryhousingtrends.com/

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