Learn more about The Pantone Color Institute and how the color of the year is selected here. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Anothing common color trend is that of jewel tones as neutrals, or rather, as a room\u2019s primary color. Many homeowners are opting for teal, emerald, or similar shades for their kitchen cabinetry which completely alters the look and feel of the kitchen. Navy and green velvet couches were also extremely popular this past High Point Market. They are, of course, Instagram ready. Expect to see these popping up in loungey, hot spots like your local coffee shop or in your hip friend\u2019s Silverlake condo.<\/span><\/p>\n Now, I know we\u2019re talking about how grey is trending downward, but it\u2019s not disappearing entirely. No, it\u2019s just being used differently. Benjamin Moore did name <\/span>Metropolitan AF-690 their color of the year, after all. It\u2019s a soothing blueish-grey exuding \u201cglamour, beauty, and balance.\u201d <\/span>Expect to see greys utilized as a secondary color in a space, complimenting something poppier. In particular, kitchens with full wooden walls and flooring, may have a grey trim or accent wall. Which brings us to our next trend to watch out for\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll likely see a lot more statement tile walls and wallpaper this upcoming year. As we already mentioned we\u2019re seeing a resurgence in traditional and detailed interiors and with that comes — you guessed it — a lot more wallpaper! <\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to tile, people are getting more experimental as well: From bold patterned walls, especially Moroccan tiles, to creative twists on old classics like turning a subway tile to create a herringbone pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n More common than both of these right now, however; is the popularity of circular, curvy, geometric shapes. We gave this a category all its own from tile, because we\u2019re also seeing these shapes emerge in lighting, casegoods, and in sofas and chairs. <\/span><\/p>\n In addition to window walls, homeowners are prioritizing architectural elements like built-ins, crown moulding, chair railing, statement lighting. Some window, flooring, and wall options support an aesthetic theme that relies greatly on built-in architectural details more than themed home decor or other textiles. Let\u2019s explain a few examples:<\/span><\/p>\n A great example of this is the modern farmhouse that has increased in popularity in the last 10 years. When you think of the modern farmhouse, you think first of the shiplap walls and perhaps the black frame windows against the stark white room. <\/span><\/p>\n Another example is the modern rustic interiors which prioritize wood on wood: Wood flooring, wooden walls, and natural wood vanities or kitchen cabinets. <\/span><\/p>\n From outdoor living, dining, rooms, and kitchens, to full window walls, it looks like indoor outdoor schemes are trending upward. <\/span><\/p>\n This patio takes up nearly the entire backyard and the design allows for enough circulation for different sections of the backyard: Grilling, Dinning, Cabanas.<\/p><\/div>\n Another reason for indoor outdoor rooms\u2019 increased popularity is homeowners favoring naturalistic materials and aesthetics and what better way to bring some of that into your home than to open your home to the great outdoors! <\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re seeing an increase in walls of windows partially as an aesthetic response to increased efficiency and technology. Because cabinet design has vastly improved in recent years, many homeowners are opting to remove full rows of cabinets in favor of window walls or a door wall that completely opens to the outdoor. This is a great idea for those who like to entertain in their backyards!<\/span><\/p>\n The wall of windows can also make a great addition to a bathroom. We did that for a client in the Hollywood Hills, opening up this master bathroom to the spectacular views. Making the shower a destination all its own. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There is also a new ease with home bathroom design: There has been much debate on whether to keep the bathtub or replace it with a larger shower and and the answer really isn\u2019t simple. It all depends. We\u2019ve written about designing an air bnb, vacation rental property, and how it\u2019s probably a better idea to do without the bathtub. In this space we also prioritized easy maintenance and easy to reach shower controls. <\/span><\/p>\n But if you really like taking baths at home then keep it and enjoy it! For this home in Bel Air, we kept the original giant bathtub and designed around it, replacing the floor, hardware, and updating the lighting. <\/span><\/p>\n Color Trends for 2019 New Neutrals that Aren\u2019t Grey and White If this past High Point Market was any indication, it looks like we\u2019re moving on from grey everything. Camel, blush, and browns were everywhere and we love the way we\u2019re starting to see designers instate the new neutrals. The Pantone Color Institute boldly named […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1600,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-LIVING-ROOM.jpg?ssl=1\")
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\nJewel Tones in Unexpected Places<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGrey Isn\u2019t Totally Gone…<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nStatement Wall Trends<\/b><\/h2>\n
Full-Patterned Walls<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGetting Creative with Tile<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nCurvy Geometric Shapes<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nPrioritizing Architectural Details<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nModern Farmhouses<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nModern Rustic Interiors<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nIndoor Outdoor Rooms<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>Walls of Windows<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\nBathroom Trends<\/b><\/h2>\n
Destination: Home Spa<\/b><\/h3>\n
Keeping the Bathtub<\/b><\/h3>\n
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New Neutrals that Aren\u2019t Grey and White<\/b><\/h3>\r\nIf this past High Point Market was any indication, it looks like we\u2019re moving on from grey everything. Camel, blush, and browns were everywhere and we love the way we\u2019re starting to see designers instate the new neutrals. The Pantone Color Institute boldly named \u201cLiving Coral\u201d their Color of the Year furthering our prediction that pinks and sandy shades will be popular in the upcoming year.<\/span>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nLearn more about The Pantone Color Institute and how the color of the year is selected here. <\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nJewel Tones in Unexpected Places<\/b><\/h3>\r\nAnothing common color trend is that of jewel tones as neutrals, or rather, as a room\u2019s primary color. Many homeowners are opting for teal, emerald, or similar shades for their kitchen cabinetry which completely alters the look and feel of the kitchen. Navy and green velvet couches were also extremely popular this past High Point Market. They are, of course, Instagram ready. Expect to see these popping up in loungey, hot spots like your local coffee shop or in your hip friend\u2019s Silverlake condo.<\/span>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\nGrey Isn\u2019t Totally Gone...<\/b><\/h3>\r\nNow, I know we\u2019re talking about how grey is trending downward, but it\u2019s not disappearing entirely. No, it\u2019s just being used differently. Benjamin Moore did name <\/span>Metropolitan AF-690 their color of the year, after all. It\u2019s a soothing blueish-grey exuding \u201cglamour, beauty, and balance.\u201d <\/span>Expect to see greys utilized as a secondary color in a space, complimenting something poppier. In particular, kitchens with full wooden walls and flooring, may have a grey trim or accent wall. Which brings us to our next trend to watch out for\u2026<\/span>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nStatement Wall Trends<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
Full-Patterned Walls<\/b><\/h3>\r\nYou\u2019ll likely see a lot more statement tile walls and wallpaper this upcoming year. As we already mentioned we\u2019re seeing a resurgence in traditional and detailed interiors and with that comes -- you guessed it -- a lot more wallpaper! <\/span>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\nGetting Creative with Tile<\/b><\/h3>\r\nWhen it comes to tile, people are getting more experimental as well: From bold patterned walls, especially Moroccan tiles, to creative twists on old classics like turning a subway tile to create a herringbone pattern.<\/span>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\nCurvy Geometric Shapes<\/b><\/h3>\r\nMore common than both of these right now, however; is the popularity of circular, curvy, geometric shapes. We gave this a category all its own from tile, because we\u2019re also seeing these shapes emerge in lighting, casegoods, and in sofas and chairs. <\/span>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\nPrioritizing Architectural Details<\/b><\/h3>\r\nIn addition to window walls, homeowners are prioritizing architectural elements like built-ins, crown moulding, chair railing, statement lighting. Some window, flooring, and wall options support an aesthetic theme that relies greatly on built-in architectural details more than themed home decor or other textiles. Let\u2019s explain a few examples:<\/span>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\nModern Farmhouses<\/b><\/h3>\r\nA great example of this is the modern farmhouse that has increased in popularity in the last 10 years. When you think of the modern farmhouse, you think first of the shiplap walls and perhaps the black frame windows against the stark white room. <\/span>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\nModern Rustic Interiors<\/b><\/h3>\r\nAnother example is the modern rustic interiors which prioritize wood on wood: Wood flooring, wooden walls, and natural wood vanities or kitchen cabinets. <\/span>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\nIndoor Outdoor Rooms<\/b><\/h3>\r\nFrom outdoor living, dining, rooms, and kitchens, to full window walls, it looks like indoor outdoor schemes are trending upward. <\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1084\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1608\"]
<\/a> This patio takes up nearly the entire backyard and the design allows for enough circulation for different sections of the backyard: Grilling, Dinning, Cabanas.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAnother reason for indoor outdoor rooms\u2019 increased popularity is homeowners favoring naturalistic materials and aesthetics and what better way to bring some of that into your home than to open your home to the great outdoors! <\/span>\r\nWalls of Windows<\/b><\/h3>\r\nWe\u2019re seeing an increase in walls of windows partially as an aesthetic response to increased efficiency and technology. Because cabinet design has vastly improved in recent years, many homeowners are opting to remove full rows of cabinets in favor of window walls or a door wall that completely opens to the outdoor. This is a great idea for those who like to entertain in their backyards!<\/span>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nBathroom Trends<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
Destination: Home Spa<\/b><\/h3>\r\nThe wall of windows can also make a great addition to a bathroom. We did that for a client in the Hollywood Hills, opening up this master bathroom to the spectacular views. Making the shower a destination all its own. <\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n
Keeping the Bathtub<\/b><\/h3>\r\nThere is also a new ease with home bathroom design: There has been much debate on whether to keep the bathtub or replace it with a larger shower and and the answer really isn\u2019t simple. It all depends. We\u2019ve written about designing an air bnb, vacation rental property, and how it\u2019s probably a better idea to do without the bathtub. In this space we also prioritized easy maintenance and easy to reach shower controls. <\/span>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nBut if you really like taking baths at home then keep it and enjoy it! For this home in Bel Air, we kept the original giant bathtub and designed around it, replacing the floor, hardware, and updating the lighting. <\/span>\r\n\r\n ","_et_gb_content_width":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[861,862,821,822,922,1],"tags":[1164,1163,22,1014,842,1131,1162],"class_list":["post-1597","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architecture","category-home-building","category-home-resources","category-home-shopping","category-kitchens-bathrooms","category-uncategorized","tag-best-general-contractor-socal","tag-color-trends-2019","tag-design-trends","tag-high-point-market","tag-interior-design-trends","tag-pantone-color-of-the-year","tag-top-interior-design-trends-for-2019"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2019-01-04-at-11.32.08-AM.png?fit=1636%2C744&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1597","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1597"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1597\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1602,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1597\/revisions\/1602"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1597"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1597"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}