Inspiration: Looking Back at Home Design Trends of 2013

With just a couple of days left in 2013, it's the perfect time to reflect on some of the great trends and styles introduced in the past year. Two thousand and fourteen will bring some new and groundbreaking interior design trends (Radiant Orchid, anyone?), but before we make the transition, let’s reflect on what 2013 made big!

Emerald Green
Although it was Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year, we will not be saying goodbye to this color anytime soon. It’s classic and preppy hues transform any space with ease and sophistication. The deep rich color works great with a variety of colors, from bright orange to classic navy, to burnt yellow, and gold. From fabrics to paint colors, this color is here to stay – and even plays nicely with Radiant Orchid.

Tufted Upholstery
While tufted furniture is not necessarily new (having originated in England and France during the 1300s and 1400s), it has made a major comeback in 2013. This style of upholstery is more elegant and in fact, it was one of the ways upper classmen would show off their money as tufting requires more fabric than other upholstery methods. Tufted furniture has the ability to transform a space – giving it a more defined and regal look. And this trend won’t be going away in 2014.

Ikat
Originating in Indonesia, ikat is a dying process similar to tie-dye with colors bleeding. However there is more structure and pattern with ikat techniques which allows the color bleeding to have a consistent pattern. With larger retailers, we started off 2013 with ikat in blue and white combinations. However as the year progressed, we now see ikat in so many different colorways and variations.

Mirrored Accents
With mirrored chests, tables, and trays, the furniture world was overtaken by mirrored accents this year. Luxurious bedrooms were filled with matching mirrored nightstands, while mirrored-top coffee tables added glam to an otherwise dull living room. We will continue to see the use of mirrored accents in 2014, but in more subtle ways.

Gold
It has been a big year for gold (and brass). Almost all furniture retailers are embracing the gold look – and even larger retailers like Target have hopped on board with their Threshold brand. Previously, there was limited use (and more expensive) of gold and brass tones in furniture, but now the finish has become more affordable to the greater population. And it has the ability to transform anything with some elegants and shine!

Coolshire Tufted Sofa, Jardin Side Chair in Green, Madeline Weinrib Ikat Pillow, Brass Gold Mirrored Table, and Robert Abbey Chevron Lamp.