Spring Home and Garden Goodbye Grey, Hello Beige!

Reporting from the front lines of the decorating world, we see a notable trend away from the grey minimalist colours of just a few short years ago. Not that beige is the boldest of choices, but we are definitely seeing a return to the soft neutrals. Some experts believe that the increased time we have been spending at home has left folks longing for comfort and warmth in their home decor. And so, we see colours chosen by designers and homeowners warming up. Some daring clients are even opting for rich deep colours of intense hues like the Color Guild (A Global Color Authority) colour of the year for 2023, “Prosperity 0107”. Paired with soft whites, or beige this “deep and rich shaded pink is designed to reassure and support”

On the window, we are seeing interest in breaking up the simplicity of the popular roller shade. Products like Hunter Douglas Architectural shades boost visual interest with their bold horizontal lines. Drapery is back in a big way too, but today you won’t find the traditional pleat of the past. Now you will see a lot of highly tailored ripplefold style folds with a careful stack back and lots of fine details.

And if bold colour isn't your thing, don’t despair. You can look to big textures to create contrast and visual interest. Crisp linens, rich chenilles, and sheer casements are in all the new fabric collections arriving at our shop. We are also seeing bold florals and patterns reappearing, but used more judiciously than they may have in the past, for a touch of WOW at the window or smaller spaces. Speaking of smaller spaces, wallpaper is back strong, especially for powder rooms and focal walls. With big bold florals and graphics, wallpaper is a strong choice for small spaces.

Written by William Pearl, Stevens Creek Shutter Company. Visit us at 2678 County Road 43 to see the latest in home decor, and tour our new Hunter Douglas Gallery