Interior designers tell Newsday that the cold, austere stainless steel kitchen is also a dying fad, and that the colorful, custom finishes from Viking or Blue Star will be the new hip. Oversized cheap leather will be traded in for more modest, club-sized pieces, interior design company experts say.
Halogen bulbs will take the place of compact fluorescent lights. Fake animal prints, kitsch gold frames and sleigh beds will all see their demise this year. Instead, there are a number of more enduring modern designs from which to choose.
Another home interior trend that will proliferate into 2009 is green, sustainable building and modifications, builders agree. "People are trying to save money wherever they can, building to higher energy standards and building green to save water and electricity," admonishes Bob Weiss, executive VP for Kentucky Homebuilders.
Many homeowners are trading in wall-to-wall carpets for recycled wood. TechShield radiant barrier roof decking, which reflects heat away from attics, is purchased by 98% of new home buyers in markets like San Antonio, where the sun beats down all day long, driving up air conditioning costs.
Low VOC paint, which emits far less fumes than traditional paints, has become the standard. Spray foam insulation, energy efficient lighting, air circulation systems and insulating window coatings are a few of the eco-friendly interior design trends to look out for.
Home interior designs for houses generally seek certain timeless characteristics. Certain rooms, like bedrooms, need to have a calming sense about them, which is why blues and greens are so popular.
Kitchens are often busy centers, so designers often bring in colors bright, vivacious splashes of orange, yellow and red when doing interior design kitchen work. Living rooms have a lot of versatility, from dark and elegant to modern and white.
Bathroom design often seeks that home-spa feel with crystal blocks to let the light in, rich browns with pastel accents and relaxing shades on the floor tiles. Custom designs will harmonize all the rooms together to create a unified feel to a home.
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