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Bold color, sexy pleating and shimmery accessories -- Yes, please! A look at this season's top trends for the home.Fall is officially here and that means it's finally time to say goodbye to summer and give our homes a little autumn pick-me-up. Can't wait to find out what the new trends will be? Us either, so we asked Sabrina Soto, HGTV designer and Target's newest Style Expert for Home and Estela Lugo, trend expert for Trend Bible, to break down what's hot and how to bring it home.
"Great colors for fall this year are gray, lime green, coral, turquoise and espresso brown," says Soto. "Gray could be a classic, neutral foundation for a room, while the brighter hues will bring warmth to the space and add great pops of color."
Crafted from aniline top-grade leather, the Eddie Accent Chair pops in this on-trend peacock color, $1199. Photo: ZGallerie
Case in point: At the recent New York International Gift Fair, Lugo spotted lots of quirky, colorful accessories such as patchwork quilts and pillows in bold color combinations. She points to the beautiful hand-blocked prints of John Robshaw's bedding collection as an example. She also noticed lots of mixing and matching of patterns, almost as if we're all ready to dive in and do things our own way.
"Design is going away from the idea of expected, perfect interiors and more about individuality," says Lugo. "The items we're choosing for our homes, especially the colors we're selecting are really more about how we relate to our homes than what a specific trend is."
John Robshaw's new collection is an example of the bold colors emerging in bedding. Photo: John Robshaw
That's good news for those of us not ready for these fall brights. But if you're aching to bring home a touch of glamour, try accessories in pale subdued colors such as pink and gray mixed with deeper shades of dusty plum. "There is a heavy influence from Paris this year," says Lugo. "You'll see a lot softer, feminine touches to help us all hunker down for the season."
Of course, softer doesn't mean somber -- expect shimmery items to wake things up a bit, like a bold mirror or a sparkly chandelier.
"Another big trend is lucite," says Soto. "For example, a lamp base made of lucite adds a bit of glamour to any room and the best part is that you can find it at affordable prices." Soto directed us to Target's assortment of mix-and-match Lucite lamp bases.
Fashion will continue to play a big role in home this season too. Sexy pleating was the rage on the runways earlier this year and at the recent Spring 2011 shows, and we're expecting it to emerge in home decor as well. Look for origami-inspired pleating on pillows and bedding. Zippers and studs will continue to make an appearance. Oh, and say goodbye to those crisp black silhouette patterns, says Lugo. "Shapes are morphing; they're becoming more organic, softer and a little more undone as we all start craving more handcrafted goods in our homes."
Photo: Walmart, Target
There's one fall trend that never seems to go away and that's bringing nature indoors for that finishing touch. "Flower arrangements using hydrangeas, burnt orange calla lilies, seed pods, burgundy roses and pumpkins all help to create a cozy fall setting," says Soto. "As the season progresses, welcome in cinnamon- or pumpkin-scented candles and create centerpieces made of gourds too."
We hope we've inspired you as you make the transition from summer to fall in your home. For even more tips with Sabrina, check out this video shot by the ShelterPop.com crew at a recent Target event in New York City.
We hope we've inspired you as you make the transition from summer to fall in your home. For even more tips with Sabrina, check out this video shot by the ShelterPop.com crew at a recent Target event in New York City.