1. People are busier than ever and struggling
to keep up with demands which makes
relaxing at home a necessity. Simple and
elegant, warm and inviting provide the
inspiration. Say good-bye to big and bulky
furniture in 2007. Say hello to space saving,
narrower sofas and tables in the coming
year.
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2. 2007 Top Ten Decorating Trends: 1 Hand crafted furniture: Look for
wood furniture pieces with intricate carving, metal and wrought iron
pieces with detailed scroll work, and handwoven finishes such as
rattan and wicker Brass hardware is making another appearance in
a new way Look to see brass feet on furniture pieces such as end
tables, sofa tables, and most definitely on dining tables 2

3. Leather combined with fabrics: Leather furniture is still hotter than
ever but this year we will see leather in a whole new way as it is
mixed in with different fabrics to create texture and interest in home
accent pieces Velvet, silk Dupioni, brocade and fur are all hot fabrics
this year 3 Home made accents: From hand made sofa throws to
embellished lamp shades, there's plenty of room for DIY projects this
year Anything that looks hand made or traditional is in

4. 4 Natural Elements: Bamboo flooring and rattan furniture are hot
Anything that reflects elements of nature such as wood is in Dark
hard woods such as mahogany, walnut and cherry are the most
popular this year For added interest, we will see furniture made from
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5. 5 Colors: Blues and greens set in a neutral background are the in
colors for 2007 Wall colors in creamy beige's and gold with warm
browns and pumpkin spice accents will be the dominant force Cold
and modern is out, metallics are in 6

6. Ethnic Furniture and Accents: The global influence in home
furnishings is huge With Internet shopping it is easier than ever to
find furniture and home accent pieces made in countries all around
the world Asian style furniture has been increasing in popularity the
last few years and will continue to grow this year 7 Space Saving
Furniture: Big and bulky is out

7. Multi-purpose furniture is in Narrower sofas, coffee tables, and
dining furniture are all in Mirrored accent tables are making a come
back, this time with jewelry inspired hardware 8 Functional Art:
Look for artistic home accents that serve a purpose

8. Design Lighting is an excellent example You can find a large
selection of light sculptures in lighting stores and on the Internet
Almost all home furnishings are now being made in an artistic form
Look for artistic pieces that make you feel something 9

9. Counter height bistro sets: A casual dining atmosphere is a
reflection of today's busy lifestyles A less formal setting allows
families to relax and share a quick meal together 10 Room Divider
Screens: Both decorative and functional, room dividers are definitely
making a comeback Used in studio apartments to define living
spaces they provide privacy and a feeling of separate rooms

10. In larger spaces, room dividers are used to break up the space or
strictly as a home accent piece We're also seeing room dividers
used creatively, such as using as a headboard The selection of
decorative screens is quite large You can find screens made of
wood, metal or a combination of materials including wrought iron and
canvas

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