2010 Trends In Home Decor

It is interesting how the economy effects how we arrange our home around us and what feels comforting depending on which way the economy is trending. With the economy in a downward trend, people are getting back to basics. Homemade, homegrown & recycled are the buzzwords these days. In addition to seeking out more economical lifestyles, people seem to be going back to times they remember as "better". The following predicted trends demonstrate that back to home desire.

To Grandmother’s house we go:

Patricia Shackelford thinks we’ll see more patchwork quilts, hooked rugs, needlepoint and chintz. “On ‘Top Design,’ a contestant (Ondine Karady) was criticized for being too ‘grandma’ for using a crocheted throw,” Shackelford said. “Actually, she was on to the next trend.” Shackelford said it’s the return of Sister Parish design, using heirlooms or pieces with history. “It’s a way to bring comfort to formality,” she said.

Graffiti furniture:

Antiques in recent years have become more affordable, but some pieces can be unwanted, drab even, and call for help. “Antiques don’t always have to be these sacred things,” Keith Johnson said. “They can be reinterpreted.”

Made in the U.S.A.:

In 2010 and beyond, a “made in the U.S.” label will resonate strongly with buyers, because people want to strengthen the economy. Buying more local items also is better for the environment.

Homestead chic:

More of us are growing vegetables, crafting our own cheeses and battling city hall to keep chickens in our backyards. Just as we’ve been reconnecting with the land, look for that bond to strengthen in the rest of the home. We’ll use more locally harvested wood and reclaimed barn wood. We’re becoming fonder of burlap-style grain-sack and rustic linen pillows. The fabrics follow on the heels of the classic rural European look popularized by Belgian designer Axel Vervoordt. He sparingly mixes industrial furniture with worm-holed unstained wooden pieces.

Flea market frenzy:

Many homeowners made their first visits to flea markets and thrift stores in 2009, a trend that will get even bigger in the New Year. “People aren’t doing the full-scale bathroom and kitchen re-dos they were a few years ago,” Dunham said. “But they can easily perk up a room with textiles or a new lamp.”

Article By susanne On January 9, 2010 http://rismedia.com/2010-01-09/6-home-trends-you-can-bank-on-in-2010/