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10 Big Picture Design Trends

By: Felicia Feaster

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Survey some of the cutting-edge looks emerging in home design you should be looking for this year.

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Pastel Pops

Sherbert shades and soft pastels are the latest way to bring fresh color to a room.

Small Bathroom With Bold Asian-Inspired Wallpaper, Sconces

Photo: Ann Lowengart. From: Ann Lowengart

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Statement Wallpaper

Wallpaper like this bold chinoiserie wallpaper in sultry jewel-tones is trending and gives this powder room a strong personality.

Contemporary Bathroom With Silver Vanity

Photo: Joe Parisi Interiors

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Warm Metallic Sheen

Copper, mercury glass, weathered silver and golds add luxury and timelessness to a space in this new trend for warm rather than cool metallics.

Photo: Brad Stein

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Cool Channel Tufting

Channel tufting in cool tones are an instant way to bring a cutting-edge trend to your home.

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Candy Coated Stripes

A unique painted stripe pattern flows down a stairway leading to an eclectic living room designed by Bob and Cortney Novogratz. The candy-hued stripes on a plain white staircase add a hint of whimsy and fun. The living room is decorated with vivid throw pillows, a bold area rug and modern wallpaper.

Photo: Victor VIRGILE

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Rose Tinted

Shades of rose are in fashion, and now trending in home decor.

Photo: Paige Rumore Photography. From: Lori Paranjape

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Chalky Grays

Gray has ruled the home front for some time now but the new emphasis is on matte, chalky grays.

More color, primary brights, sleek midcentury lines all add up to the wit and energy that defines the Gallerie trend.

Photo: Tomas Espinoza

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Playful Brights

More color, primary brights, sleek midcentury lines all add up to an infusion of wit and energy into home design.

Living Room with Gold Sofa and Fuchsia Rug

Photo: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

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Earthy Naturals

This hip Silverlake home in Los Angeles exemplifies the trend for organic shades and artisanal textiles.

A guest room with a bed, a gallery wall, and pink walls and ceiling