2011 Predicted Home Improvement Trends
What Will We See in the Interior Design and Decorating Market This Year?
2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend: Spending Increase
I don't foresee a dramatic improvement in the economy; however, it will slowly get better and consumers will be able to work with larger budgets. Spending will increase this year--but not on home building. People will likely continue to buy foreclosed homes and spend their money on fixing them up, and they will continue to remodel their existing ones throughout 2011.
2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend: Color Changes
We will see slightly different color trends this year, as we do every year. Of course, color preferences vary from one person to another--depending on whether their personality is more vibrant and expressive or refined and elegant. Read this article to find out the trendy colors for 2011.
2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend: Surface Trends
Curves and organic shapes are hot this year. This is good news for acrylic solid surface materials, like Corian. These types of surfaces can be molded and seamlessly curved into counter tops and more. Unfortunately, they are soft materials, so they can scratch easily. On the other hand, this means the scratches can be buffed out and made to look like new (since the color runs through the material).
2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend: Superior Eco-Products
Green has been trendy for several years now. Unfortunately, it has become so popular that nearly everything is promoted as a "green" product, and it is hard to determine what is truly eco-friendly. This year, I predict that superior eco-products will be released to the market, making it easier for consumers to shop for items that are green.
2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend: Mixed Styles
In the past, homeowners have chosen a preferred style or theme and stuck to it. This year, they are going to change it up. If you plan on redecorating in 2011, mix your favorite styles together to create your own, unique look. For example, you can create a transitional look by combining traditional and contemporary elements. Make your home your own--and have fun while you're at it.
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5 Comments
Post a CommentI'm so glad mixed styles are coming into fashion. My whole house is a conglomeration of different styles.
Great info! We plan on re-designing a room this year.
I can see the Mixed Styles trend catching on pretty quick. Sticking with one style when there are so many doesn't seem natural. Especially with how "free choice" our society thinks it is. Good article!
I like your last statement about making the home your own. I tend to decorate in a way that will make it most comfortable and enjoyable for me to live in. Interesting trends though.
Having bought and about to sell a fast sale home (almost a foreclosure but not quite) it is something I'd never ever do again and this one was an easy one. There are cases where fast sale can take 6-9 months to complete, ours was a done deal in three weeks. We're bulding the next one!