“The absence of color is becoming chic for smaller items.” And speaking of accents, Rowe saw some beauties at the home show. “Current trends point toward the old adage that lighting is jewelry for the home,” she says. “Gold adorned with beaded The hottest design trends in new homes this year incorporate creative use of materials, layouts and features that provide maximum utility and beauty while being cost-conscious at the same time, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). AMF Bakery Systems’ new ServoTech divider exemplifies the trend. “We put servo controllers on a volumetric process to make it more precise,” said Larry Gore, director, sales and marketing. “The volumetric divider design allows flexibility in the Or, maybe you’re looking for some small ways to make a big impact on your home’s Wood is the new neutral. This season’s strong trend toward wood textures pairs the warmth, richness and texture of real wood with limitless design flexibility. There were rules that governed interior design. They were hard and fast: things matched — the curtains, the carpet, upholstery. Not so, anymore. There’s a lot more room to maneuver and what’s trending now is a mix and match approach to interiors list of the hottest design trends it expects new home designs will feature in 2012. Released each April, this year’s list pegs multigenerational living as a top trend, along with expanded amenities, reworked spaces, and more cost-effective, impactful .
Curves have been all over the fashion and celebrity magazines, and are finding their way into design and decor too. "They're sensuous and inviting," designer Barry Goralnick said. "Curved sofas that bring people closer together; rounded dining tables that Can you spell “trend?” An insider's look at must-have products, fresh trends, and inspired spaces from the team at Design New England magazine. Gail Ravgiala is editor of Design New England and a fan of both the region's historic architecture and its Scandinavian design dominated the first interiors shows of 2012. Huma Qureshi goes trendspotting at Home and TopDrawer Danish design company Ferm Living's stall at the 2012 interiors show Home. Photograph: Huma Qureshi Huma Qureshi/Huma Qureshi Home is a June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Trails' new concrete sinks, made of a gorgeous and groundbreaking cement and jute fiber mixture called NativeStone™, is poised to spur the concrete trend in home design and energize the kitchen and bath industry. .