Summer Newsletter- Spring Market Report-Design and Color Trends

The long, Hot central Florida summer is here! Time to relax with afternoon naps, picnics, reading on the beach and backyard cookouts; don’t forget the watermellon!! Yummm! Love that color, too!

After some spring cleaning, now is the time to lighten up and revitalize your interiors.The spring High Point Market was abundant with many exciting design and color trends.

Classic black is the “new” black! It was represented in chic black crystal chandeliers, distressed and embellished pottery accent pieces, handsome black bamboo furniture ( I love it!) and even a black seashell chandelier to punch up the popular marine themed interiors.

Sophisticated neutrals in stone, cream, buff and lilac tinted, smoky grays were strong and are comfortable and timeless colors. I never tire of a neutral palette!

As I have said before, orange is everywhere along with hot pink and watery shades of blue from deep azure to pale ice; they are as uplifting and fresh as an ocean breeze!

Luxury fabrics were naturally fabulous in textural linens (always wonderful for a summer interior!), nubby cottons, slubbed silk and leather, they beg to be touched!

Out of Africa motifs with elephants, monkeys, leopards and other wildlife combined with geometric patterns and tribal prints to create an exotic montage for fabrics.

Give yourself a new lease on life for the summer by editing down your living area; less clutter is so calming! Replace heavy rugs with sisal or seagrass- instant summer! Add some bright, colorful accent pillows and maybe slipcover some of your chairs with linen in soft pale summery colors. Even dining chairs take on new life when slipcovered. If possible, replace drapery with creamy, diaphanous fabrics for a light and breezy feel!

Lots of fresh green plants, bowls of citrus scented potpourri and lushly fragranced candles cool and calm the senses. Add an organic water feature to create a soothing ambiance. There are so many choices; table top, wall mounted or freestanding in sizes and prices from very small to as large as your space and budget will allow!

The redesign trend is so popular, especially for seasonal changes, I find myself very busy helping clients get ready for a relaxing and fun summer! I’m also taking some time to rework my own space. It’s fun to rearrange and repurpose furnishings, art and accessories; you appreciate them in a whole new way!

I hope these design and color trend reports inspire you to have fun redecorating for the summer!