topic Re: The Next Big Thing??? in Home

The Next Big Thing???

AspenQn — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:13:40 GMT

Any thoughts on what the next big thing is going to be in the home décor world? While I do still love mercury glass, it is starting to be overdone. Goodness knows there is always something else waiting in the wings as the next big thing, so what is it going to be?

Re: The Next Big Thing???

Marsha2003 — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 00:01:23 GMT

Hard to know...I can't believe bird-themed items have been popular this long. I love them, but most fads/trends play out much more quickly.

Re: The Next Big Thing???

Mominohio — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 19:07:30 GMT

My guess is that is will be just something from the past, probably the 1950's or later, that is getting a new twist. Seems like nothing in home decor is "new" anymore, but a redone design or color scheme from the past. Like the whole turquoise/teal fad that is reminiscent of the 1950's.

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GCR18 — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:26:11 GMT

My guess is we're going back to tarnished/old/used. The lived in look.

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goodstuff — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:10:02 GMT

On 6/19/2014 graycatsrule said:
My guess is we're going back to tarnished/old/used. The lived in look.

Someone alert Good Housekeeping. If this is the upcoming trend, my house is about to become a magazine-worthy showplace!

Re: The Next Big Thing???

Kachina624 — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 06:54:28 GMT

I'm so sick of those stupid twinkle ball things I could barf. They need to fade away. Sounds like you all think shabby chic is coming back, if indeed it ever went away.

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rat2e — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 07:34:45 GMT

I would like to see a move to 'nature' or natural. I'm not talking about log cabins or sea shells in a jar. Natural Chic, like the movement toward hardwood floors, granite countertops, cotton or bamboo fine linens, etc. A beautiful look with products made from natural sources, being creative and using unusual renewable resources to produce even practical everyday items. It could include taking items from the past and updating them or creating new concepts.

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Desertdi — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 08:21:19 GMT

I hope it's not wallpaper

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Ane1Care — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 08:23:42 GMT

I don't know about what the next thing will be, but I know what I'd love to retire...zig-zag or "chevron" print. It's everywhere from decor, clothing, accessories, flooring, etc. It's nauseating. Charlie Brown knew what was in before it was cool!

As to what I'd like to see, a pale or sheer plaid in hues of orange, spice and yellow for autumn. Like a pale tartan plaid in those colors. Or one of those colors in a pillow or throw here or there. Just a splash. Not like a bomb went off like the whole zig-zag craze. Like the sun filtering down through the forest canopy. It's there that you notice more than if you are in the full glare of the sun.

In home decor or style, a simple, less is more approach. Like you'd see in a Martha Stewart Living magazine. Similar to a farmhouse style. Simple. I think that's why so many are drawn to a model home. They are overdone with art, bric-a-brac or photos. Not a cold minimalist style, but simple farmhouse look. Like our great-grandmothers may have had. I'm not sure if that make sense or not.

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solitaregal — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 08:37:23 GMT

On 6/26/2014 Desertdi said:
I hope it's not wallpaper

Haha First thing I thought of when I read the title was wallpaper. My sister is a decorator and says it's already back.

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SHOPR — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:54:56 GMT

Ane1There, Your decor thoughts sound really nice to me. I am also not into the chevron print at all.

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151949 — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:01:02 GMT

Wallpaper is definitely back as are white kitchens. I was told by a decorator friend that plaid furniture is coming back too . I think those who like shabby chic have not ever gotten rid of it.

I decorated our new camper this year in country style. Not 1980s country but 2014 country and I am loving it.Warm and cozy.