2007-07-24 - Trends in Interior Design
The use of color, new appliances, metals, storage and more. Read more on the Trends in Interior Design...

Color is in! Laundry and cooking appliances come in a plethora of hues. Kenmore, for example, incorporates newest colors from the design and fashion worlds so homeowners can bring trend-right tones to unexpected areas of the home. Color is also making a bold return to the bathroom with new shades of blue, brown, cream and ochre in toilets, tubs and vanities.

Nickel and stainless are still dominant metals used in interior design, but brass can once again be found in hardware and trim. Now they're matte and antiqued for an old world feel. Updating hardware and replacing faucets are quick, simple changes that add to the interior design and style of your home without a lot of time and money.

Methods of storage are also improving interior design.  Kitchen cabinets are moving away from traditional side-hinge doors to horizontal pocket doors that tilt up and slide in. These make retrieving and storing items more efficient. Cabinets are sporting lacquer-like finishes and offering innovative storage solutions like pullout baseboards with drawers, revolving pantries and self-closing drawer glides.

Cabinet manufacturers are creating storage solutions for both parents and kids. These new designs include pullout craft centers, storage for toys and games, and built-in play stations that keep kids entertained, away from kitchen traffic and still within sight.

The design industry is increasingly conscious of ecologically friendly materials
and water conservation. Fixtures offer slimmer profiles to cut down on
materials and useless bulk. Recycled materials such as stone fragments and glass are being used in countertops and tiles. Reclaimed wood is in vogue, not only for its inherent beauty, but also for its economy of resources.