2013 Interior Spring Color Trends - Pastels with a Pop!

   

PASTELS WITH A POP!

          Color trends for your homes Interiors are often reflections of what is front and foremost in the fashion industry. In Spring and Summer of 2013, instead of the hot, vibrant, saturated colors of past seasons, light airy pastels are prevailing . Tangerines and corals as well as minty green, and bubblegum pinks are trending. Also powder blue and lemon meringue are very up and coming.

          The way to utilize this trend toward softer colors and still maximize the impact is to creatively insert bolder hues (even of the same color as the wall) on fabrics and accessories. For example, if the walls are pale yellow, bright lemon yellow accessories or yellow sunflowers in a vase act as the compliment and juxtaposition all one in the same. Minty green walls could be set off with lime green or forest green. Even deep purple plums and hot fushia would give your room personality and interesting pizazz.

          Not only has the color palette for walls and fabrics evolved, there has been a visible shift in use of materials and colors in furnishings. Lighter wood stains are coming back in vogue. Maple, fruit wood, pine and whitewashed wood tones are reminiscent of the "oak" stains of the past, but are much more refined in appearance and spirit. Gold metals, mostly matte gold, are also coming on strong to dress up and give warmth and flash to the transitional market.The rustic, industrial past is shifting. 2013 furnishings exemplify clean, streamlined structure and fresh glamor without the cold contemporary edge.

          Don't be afraid to approach and embrace new ideas, trends and designs in your own home. Spice up your life with this fresh look of Spring 2013.

                       

                           

         

Personal Shopper

    


     Do you often spend hours, if not days, shopping around all your local stores or browsing the internet looking for that perfect piece of furniture for your space? Do you become overwhelmed or UNDER whelmed by the lack of interesting and different styles and selection of lamps, mirrors, paintings, or accessories? Most likely you end up exhausted and frustrated and even more confused not knowing for certain if the pieces you find will fit your space, or even fit in with the rest of your decor. Let an Interior Designer be your "personal shopper" and take away all of the worry and stress of making your home beautiful. Interior Designers are knowledgeable of all the products, and latest styles available and have hundreds of resources to choose from at their fingertips.After a few quick measurements and taking a look at your space, or even looking at photos of what you like and already have, a designer can determine a lot about your personal needs, wants, and style. A good designer will not force her own style on her selections for you ,but will offer a few options and provide guidance for you to make the final decisions. Going one place for all of your design purchases and letting a professional narrow it all down for you also helps to create a flowing cohesive and beautiful end result instead of just having a bunch of "stuff" thrown together. Bella Interiors offers this one-stop shopping experience with qualified and experienced designers on hand to guide you. Come by or call and set up an appointment with your own personal shopper today!

                                                                                        

More Bang for Your Buck

          Creating a complete composition on a wall definitely gives you much more bang for your buck.

When hanging artwork or a mirror, think of the wall as a blank canvas. Create more impact and interest by grouping several items together. Formulate a composition using your wall space vertically as well as horizontally to become a focal point. For example, instead of hanging just one painting over the sofa and one mirror over the buffet, add more decorative accessories to the composition. On each side of a vertical painting add wall brackets to expand the composition horizontally, and place a vase or floral piece on each bracket to add height and interest. Over the buffet that has an existing mirror, add a small painting or print on each side of the mirror along with three small mirrors staggered over and around the top of the larger one to add verticality. A common thread to visually relate all of your items also helps make your composition have more impact - such as using all gold finishes for the frames of the pictures and mirrors. Look around your home for these decorative pieces that you may already have that are looking lonely where they are placed. Create an all new look for your home by forming your strong focal area and group some of your pieces together possibly adding one or two new items too.

Style Trends 2012

Interior Design Market 2012 – STYLE TRENDS

     The new style trends offer something for everyone. Vintage Appeal, Loft Exotic and Urban Luxe were evident influences in lamps, furniture, accessories, artwork and rugs for the interior and exterior of your home. Vintage Appeal consists of weathered white - wash finishes, antiqued mirrored glass and historical influences reminiscent of French Country design and Old World inspiration. Loft Exotic is for those of us who crave color and eclecticism. Splashes of warm saturated color, cultural motifs and contemporary art or light fixtures are thrown in the mix for the most fashion forward appeal. Urban Luxe exudes a sophisticated almost masculine vibe with a dramatic neutral palette. Bold statement pieces with an artistic flair, and transitional artwork are paired with neutral elements and shots of cool vibrant blue to complete the look. All of these trends will be evident in items arriving daily at Bella Interiors. The time is now to be in style!

                                                                   Vintage Appeal

 

                 Loft Exotic                                                                                    Urban Luxe    
                                                                   

                                                                  
              

Color Trends 2012

 Interior Design Market 2012 – COLOR TRENDS

    

       At Market this July, The designers at Bella were inspired by the predicted color and style trends for Fall 2012. Citrus orange seems to be the new hot color for summer and fall and gallery grays are still the most prominent neutral. Painting a room or a single wall is one of the most economical ways to get a whole new look for your space and keep your home updated. If you would like to try these colors in your home we recommend Tangerine Dream and/or Litchfield Gray by Benjamin Moore, or Sherwin Williams Lei Flower and/or Sedate Gray. If you are hesitant to go all out with the latest colors by painting walls, add a splash to your decor here and there with throw pillows, artwork, floral arrangements or a few new accessories. Come by Bella Interiors and see what exciting and new items are arriving daily from our recent market purchases!

2012 Fall Interior Design Market Trends

     The Bella girls are back from Atlanta market with fresh ideas and enthusiasm for the Fall season. Orange and chocolate tableware and glassware, new transitional accessories, and contemporary artwork are only a glimpse of what will be upcoming features at Bella Interiors.  The designers are always picking up new lines of products to keep options for their clients fresh, current and exciting. With new items arriving daily stop by and visit.  We also have fun, inexpensive pick up items to treat yourself  such as our new Illume candle line and two new jewelry lines that have been featured in IN STYLE magazine and  The Bachelorette.. In the upcoming monthly blog we will highlight the new color and style trends for the this season.

     Don't let your home become dull and outdated. Come visit Bella Interiors to pick up these new, fun items and let our designers help you pull together a cool, sophisticated or trendy look for your home for the Fall and Winter Holiday seasons.

Juicy June 2012

     Summertime is all about COLOR! Bright, saturated colors are inspired by the fruits of the season. Watermelon, mango, pineapple and lime are "hot" colors this June to use inside and outside your home. These juicy colors are fun to use on throw pillows, table toppers, table decor and decorative accessories. 

     

     Fabrics with patterns such as ikat and ethnic prints are very trendy and easy to use as throw pillows. Pillows can be an affordable way to change the look of your decor for the summer. Also, use these fabrics or a roll of bright fabric mesh as table toppers or runners to add a splash of color to your outdoor entertaining. When everyone is cooking out and having parties give your table scape a fresh touch with a twist of colorful place mats, chargers, napkins and dishes.

     Decorative accessories can also be rotated with everyday items to renew your homes spirit. Candles, flower arrangements and vases can be found in all of the summer brights. Even a bowl or basket filled with colorful glass balls adds an unexpected touch of whimsy. Check out all of these trends and many more beautiful items for your home decor at Bella Interiors.

                                                                             Nikki Newton Wiygul   

                                                                               Interior Designer

                                                                                 Bella Interiors