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WHETHER IT’S TORTOISESHELL OR A POP OF LAVENDAR, COLORED GLASS IS THE NEW STAPLE.

KEEP YOUR SPACE FRESH THIS YEAR BY PLANNING AHEAD WITH TREND FORECASTING

BY: JO ANNE HOWELL PHOTOS BY: LILLIAN REITZ

The best way to keep your space fresh is by planning ahead. If you’re in the mood for a change of scenery this new year, try incorporating one of these home decor trends the next time you revamp a room.

Indoor Outdoor – An indication of our innate draw to nature, woven textures, wooden materials and ceramic pieces all bring a certain sense of life to a space. This is an easy and affordable trend to incorporate into your home. If you need suggestions, mango, teak and acacia are all popular wood types at the moment.

Mad for Metallics – Everywhere you look, metallics are on the rise. Walking straight off the runway and into the home, metallic touches elevate with ease. From grand statements such as metallic wallpaper to smaller details like a simple gold vase, metallics add just the right amount of dramatic flair.

Resource Material – Find a designer with a style you relate to and refer to their work for inspiration. Trendsetting designer Amber Lewis’ book Made for Living is a favorite of mine. Not only will having source material on hand aid in switching up your space, but it can also double as decor on your coffee table or shelf.

q get the look

Pillow, gold vase, clay bowl, wood bowl and leopard glass West Elm. Rugs, dominos and wood plateau Chic to Chic. Colored glassware Park Seven. Book Barnes and Noble. Paint samples Sherwin-Williams. Puzzle Lady Captain HIGH END GAMEWARE

TURN A PUZZLE INTO A FRAMED PORTRAIT OR HAVE A DESIGNER DOMINO SET OUT ON THE SIDE TABLE — BRING YOUR GAMES OUT FROM THE CLOSET!

DITCH THE ALL-WHITE COLOR SCHEMES AND OPT FOR A DARKER-HUED ROOM. BLACK DECOR AND PAINT COLORS ARE ON THE RISE.

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