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Top trends in furniture in 2009

By: Calin S Dragomirescu


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We like to be fashionable when it comes to furniture, just like we do when it comes to our own personal style. Our home is the place where we relax, but also it makes a statement on our individuality. In conclusion, when we decide to freshen the look of our home it's advisable to find out what are the current trends, so we can be in style. Furniture fashion is has a lot in common with clothing fashion, it's a matter of preference and our own distinctive style, it's the choice of some item that makes us feel a certain way.
Let's talk about a few of the trends in furniture in the current year.

Choose bold colors
This season, no more neutral colors, enhanced by colorful pillows! This trend is exactly the opposite. Choose a eye catching red couch for your living room. The main colors to choose are ripe tomato red, crimson, ruby or cherry. If you don't like red, you can choose pastel green, or light blue furniture. As for accessories, add earth-toned, brown colored decoration. You should have in mind not to use too many strong colors, as your house would look too extravagant.

Exotic decorations
Once again, exotic looking furniture, is fashionable. Some of the most remarkable furniture is the Asian and African inspired furniture. Some of the things you can choose to get an exotic feel are dark weaved wicker or rattan products, traditional Chinese tables or African drums or Mexican tea sets. If you you don't want to make an investment in accent pieces then you can get creative. For example glue dried leaves to an old mirror frame.

Super size it!
Furniture designers say that proportions are to be had in mind. But trends evolve and things like odd number of shelving are becoming interesting, the same goes for the size of the furniture. Buy an imposing coffee-table ottoman. Have in mind to leave plenty of space in your floor plan or else your room will look small.

Hollywood Regency
Another eye catching trend in 2009 is the Hollywood inspired decorating. This style, that was created in the 30s, enjoyed a revival during the last few years. The style is stylish, classy and elegant. The fabrics used are sumptuous and extravagant, the finishes are shimmering, the furniture has lot of mirrors, sleek lines and bold colors. This stylish Hollywood inspired trend adheres to a lavish interpretation of minimalism.

Black and white decorations
The combination between black and white is always stylish. It doesn't matter what style you want to decorate your apartment in. Do you like the modern and minimalist style? Maybe you fancy the rococo, and love elaborate patterns and details? Minimalist black and white will be perfect for any of these decoration styles.
You must have an idea of the outcome, so that your flat will not look boring.

A good advice is to think about three things, that is wall color, furniture and decorations.
Try not to use too much of the same color, and don't forget about balance. If you use too much black, the flat might look too sad, and if the main color is white it might look too dull. When it comes to accessories black and white photos will look stylish and chic on your walls. Also you can play with these colors when you look for accessories as vases, paintings or pillows.

These are the most interesting trends in 2009. We advise you not to choose too many of them at the same time, and stick to one or two. If you have doubts and don't know how to put them into practice, hirea specialist, so that you will be sure to have a fabulous flat. Hoping that our advices were helpful and that you will decorate your flat in one of the hottest trends this year.

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