Fresh for 2009
This is the time of year when those of us in the home fashions industry start looking ahead (well who doesn’t look ahead during the first weeks of January??) to what will be the trends for the year. The buyers (including me) for Rugs to My Door are getting ready to head to our markets to pick out the best and freshest new items for you but I thought I’d give you a sneak peek at what I will be looking for.
With the economy making most of us a bit tense we don’t need our homes to do the same. I will be looking for colors and patterns that do one of two things. First I want to find area rugs that bring you a sense of nostalgia. Rugs that create a sense of well being comfort and remind you of the good ole days without looking like you just took your grandmother’s area rug out of her sitting room and tried to use it in your den. I will be looking for rugs that have that sense of nostalgia but do it in a modern and updated manner. Next I’ll be looking for area rugs that make me feel happy, that are whimsical, and that are cheery and bright. When you create a refuge at home you want it to feel upbeat and cheerful.
With happy and cheerful as my jumping off point let me give you an idea of what colors (and color combinations) I see being big in 2009 - Lime green and sky blue are going to be big this year. This fresh combination when used with white is a good way to add an upbeat feel to a room. I’ll be looking for more rugs that offer this combination and use it with both traditional and more modern applications. These are crisp and clean and sure to make you smile when you see them.
Another big color I see for 2009 is yellow. This sunny uplifting color will work well in kitchens, porches, bathroom, and any room you want to be cheery and upbeat. I would suggest shying away from yellow in a bedroom however; it’s a bit too energetic for a room you want to be restful. So, look for area rugs that can bring a bit of sunshine into your rooms.
Finally, my last color prediction for 2009 – you may think I’m taking the easy way out, but I go back to what I said earlier about creating spaces that feel comfortable to you and create a haven away from all the busy uncertain world that surrounds us. My final color pick is the color you feel most comfortable with. When adding color to your rooms no matter if you are using paint, pillows or area rugs, pick a color that you love, a color that makes you happy and ignore what all us experts say. Because, in the end, you are the one that needs to live in your house, not a decorator, not an area rug buyer, not your next door neighbor, but you. Make your home yours and the colors reflect who you are.
With the economy making most of us a bit tense we don’t need our homes to do the same. I will be looking for colors and patterns that do one of two things. First I want to find area rugs that bring you a sense of nostalgia. Rugs that create a sense of well being comfort and remind you of the good ole days without looking like you just took your grandmother’s area rug out of her sitting room and tried to use it in your den. I will be looking for rugs that have that sense of nostalgia but do it in a modern and updated manner. Next I’ll be looking for area rugs that make me feel happy, that are whimsical, and that are cheery and bright. When you create a refuge at home you want it to feel upbeat and cheerful.
With happy and cheerful as my jumping off point let me give you an idea of what colors (and color combinations) I see being big in 2009 - Lime green and sky blue are going to be big this year. This fresh combination when used with white is a good way to add an upbeat feel to a room. I’ll be looking for more rugs that offer this combination and use it with both traditional and more modern applications. These are crisp and clean and sure to make you smile when you see them.
Another big color I see for 2009 is yellow. This sunny uplifting color will work well in kitchens, porches, bathroom, and any room you want to be cheery and upbeat. I would suggest shying away from yellow in a bedroom however; it’s a bit too energetic for a room you want to be restful. So, look for area rugs that can bring a bit of sunshine into your rooms.
Finally, my last color prediction for 2009 – you may think I’m taking the easy way out, but I go back to what I said earlier about creating spaces that feel comfortable to you and create a haven away from all the busy uncertain world that surrounds us. My final color pick is the color you feel most comfortable with. When adding color to your rooms no matter if you are using paint, pillows or area rugs, pick a color that you love, a color that makes you happy and ignore what all us experts say. Because, in the end, you are the one that needs to live in your house, not a decorator, not an area rug buyer, not your next door neighbor, but you. Make your home yours and the colors reflect who you are.
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