Look what’s trending on the home fashion runways What’s new and next on the home decor front and how to make it work for you? Karl Lohnes, a home interior and product designer who also dispenses decorating advice weekly on television, radio, in newspaper and magazines, says the following: • Rugs with softer designs (less chevron and stripes) such as rounder images with cut and pile to add texture, are hot. Graphic designs will show up on tiles and draperies. • Gold metallic is all the rage. To make it look less precious, try adding zinc or pewter to it. • Copper is emerging as a style statement for 2015. For example, a flash of copper metallic on your window treatments will add a 70’s appeal to the home. • Mirrored furnishings and accessories are nothing new, but their finish is. Smokey, antiqued mirror finishes help to give the look of patina. • Navy blue is being matched with a soft warm taupe as an accent, whereas before navy took on a crisper look by being teamed with fresh white. More information is available online at www.hunterdouglas.ca. www.newscanada.com
