Lifestyle real estate newsletter | February 2021
hello new home decor trends Over the past 10 years or so, the farmhouse trend has dominated interior design aesthetics across the nation. Many people have adopted a color scheme of soft grays and whites with accented shiplap walls. Wood signs with quotes in script, distressed wood furniture and barn doors galore created an atmosphere straight out of HGTV. But what if having a rooster in your kitchen is not for you? There are many trends emerging that allow your house to feel authentic.
Hello Comfort
The most prominent emerging theme for interior design in 2021 is comfort. People are focusing on the function and livability of their space. They are focusing on incorporating livable luxury, fusing practicality with purpose. The ultimate goal is to create a safe haven, a sanctuary from today’s stressors. This is manifested through cozy furniture that looks collected over time, not mass produced, well-loved books lining the shelves in a natural manner, plush throw blankets that invite you to sit down and rest, and plants to soften the edges.
Venture into the Dark
Gone is the look of having a mono-
chromatic whitewashed home. New design trends are embracing the dark and moody walls. Dark charcoal, navy, and even some browns are most commonly seen as a backdrop in bedrooms and living spaces. It creates a moody setting that allows for contrast with bold furniture and accent pieces.
So Long Shiplap, Hello Wallpaper
The past ten years have shown a lot of wall treatments using wood for visual interest. If you have seen HGTV or DIY, you are probably familiar with the shiplap craze. Homeowners are now looking to incorporate texture and interest, but from a wider variety of sources. This year we are seeing a strong
return of wallpaper with the bolder the print the better. Images of bright floral or modern pattern wall papers are popping up all over the web. The updates to wall paper have made it a desirable choice for interior design. Gone are the archaic papers that were difficult to install and near impossible to get off. Today’s wallpaper includes easy stick and peel options that allow you to seamlessly install and easily remove should your design aesthetic change. Decor Trends continued on back page
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Warm and Inviting Kitchens
The trend of stark white on white cabinets and countertops is slowly fading into the past. People are opting for a much warmer and more saturated look in the kitchen. Cabinets are getting a facelift with hues of dark charcoal, navy, or rich colors. Dramatic countertops are making a statement and homeowners are choosing to decorate with natural elements such as wooden cutting boards and green succulents.
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The beauty of home design is that it is entirely personal. It is a joy of homeownership to turn a house into a home and one of the easiest ways of doing that is through your home decor. Design elements really transform the feeling of a space. Which new trends would you consider including in your home? For additional information please call or text: (206) 730-0962 or send an email to nina@ninabjornstal.com. Never miss a thing in King & Snohomish Counties. Join me to receive your free list of weekly events delivered to your inbox. https://bit.ly/snoking-events
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Market watch update | see the market trending in your county December 2020
january 2020
King County
Median sale price: $740,000 Average sale price: $916,637 List to sale price: 102% Months of Inventory: 0.5 Avg Days on Market: 23
King County
Median sale price: $729,000 Average sale price: $911,813 List to sale price: 102.4% Months of Inventory: 0.5 Avg Days on Market: 26
Snohomish County
Snohomish County
Pierce County
Pierce County
Median sale price: $569,304 Average sale price; $630,769 List to sale price: 102.2% Months of Inventory: 0.3 Avg Days on Market: 17 Median sale price: $439,948 Average sale price: $492,920 List to sale price: 102.5% Months of Inventory: 0.4 Avg Days on Market: 20
Median sale price: $589,000 Average sale price; $624,978 List to sale price: 103.2% Months of Inventory: 0.3 Avg Days on Market: 17 Median sale price: $440,000 Average sale price: $493,003 List to sale price: 102.9% Months of Inventory: 0.3 Avg Days on Market: 20
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