Fad Forecasts

Trying something new today- my predictions of upcoming fads for the home!

1) White, gold, AND blue!
We all know about that perfect marriage of white and gold. Introducing "the other color"- blue! Add a little blue- light or dark to your white and gold color scheme and see how much depth it really does add to your space!
(image from Design Darling Blog)


2) White kitchen cabinets AND dark butcher block countertops/islands!
Do not get me wrong! I believe marble is a countertop that is going to stay top of the charts for a while. However, try a butcher block island with your marble countertops.

The contrast of the rich, dark island with the surrounding light countertops will not only give you an elegant balance of color and texture but it'll save you a lot of money!

The average cost of a butcher block countertop is $45/linear foot.
The average cost of a marble countertop is $300/linear foot.
(image from unknown source)

 
3) Modern countertops AND rustic wood backsplashes!
As someone who chose marble countertops, I know that choosing a complimentary backsplash that would match the countertops without going on a marble overload, is not an easy task.

Most home owners choose subway tile. This is a simple and cheap alternative that always turns out great! For our kitchen, we wanted a more "country" or rustic vibe so we decided to go with white beadboard. Although that isn't a traditional material for a kitchen backsplash, there are a lot of paints and caulkings that will keep your wooden backsplash waterproof.

Don't be afraid to get creative with your kitchen! Try an easy to use product like click-lock flooring!
(image from Sarah Richardson Designs)


4) Comfy bed- couches for light and airy living rooms!
Okay, so maybe this is just one for my own to-do-list but if we ever move to a home that has both a living and a family room this is definitely going in my living room!

We are seeing fewer and fewer new construction homes with both a living and family room. I will admit that I never saw the benefit in having two small sitting areas instead of one big open floorplan with one great room. This bed-couch changes all of that!

Keep your guests in awe of your perfectly-clean-home-with-plumped-up-throw-pillows-that-were-not-at-all-fluffed-just-before-they-came-over family room spotless WHILE maintaining your over-sized-throw-pillows-and-cozy-blankets-strewn-all-over-a-comfy-bed-couch living room habitate unstaged!

Tea and book in hand; Saturday morning, don't mind if I do!
(couch from ikea)