Interior Design Trends 2014

It's a new year and a new start. 2014 brings a lot of innovative ideas and aesthetics for your home/space. Darker, richer colors dominate the color palettes this year, while blues of all types and shades can be seen everywhere from walls to textiles. Let's take a look at some of the exciting trends for the year ahead.

1. JEWEL TONED KITCHENS

This year designers are going for a dramatic impact in the kitchen, which has long been the heart of the home. Cabinets are getting the bejeweled treatment in rich tones like emerald (pictured below) and sapphire.  Countertops and backsplashes are being outfitted in metallics and semi-precious stone surfaces, such as the gorgeous agate composite found at Caesarstone. Fixtures in brass and copper accents add glamour and decadence.

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2. BLACK IS THE NEW GRAY

Keeping with the dramatic theme for 2014, shades of black are slowly replacing gray for higher contrast. Gray will continue to be popular this year, but black walls will become more prevalent for the more daring. Pairing black paint with white fixtures in a bathroom or kitchen can look down right avant garde.

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3. HONEY TONED WOOD

To ground the drama of the bejeweled paint colors this year, lighter wood tones are back in a big way. Walnut, oak and other lighter, but warm wood tones will be heavily utilized this year.

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4. WARM TEXTURES + NATURAL FIBERS

This year upholstery and other home textiles will continue to be dominated by warm and natural fabrics and textures. Chairs and sofas will be outfitted in corduroy and hair on hide textures. Drapery will be found in linen and other naturally sheer fabrics. Wood tones and even wood paneling (which is back in, of course in an updated way), will ground and give richness to the dark, dramatic color schemes.

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5. COLOR IS BACK! 

2014 will see the return of high impact colors. These rich deco colors will replace the neutral grey/"greige" looks of the past year. Pantone's color of the year is Radiant Orchid, a vibrant purple tone. But don't be fooled..from turquoise, to cobalt,  to sky, shades of blue will reign supreme!

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Grant's Park Bedroom

Our client's daughter, Lucy, was in need of a bedroom update. At 17, she felt her bedroom looked too young and wanted the design to reflect her age. She had a lot of "stuff" (as most teenagers do) with nowhere to store it, resulting in an overwhelming amount of clutter.  Our approach for the design was to keep the aesthetic youthful, but add sophistication. The client requested that the paint stay the same, so we developed a striking, yet playful palette around the wall color.  To add elegance, we replaced her existing fixture with the chandelier from the dining room, (a family heirloom). Using a circular rug and some seating, we created a small reading/conversation area in the center of the room.  The room lacked storage and a space for doing homework. We worked with Jason Crawley Woodworks and carefully designed a built-in to maximize storage and work space, without overwhelming the room. To create a cohesive look, we matched the existing molding and styled the cabinets after the renovated kitchen. A large pin up board sits above the desk to display pictures, notes and mementos.   

Alameda Craftsman

Wise Design helped this young family space plan and furnish this stunningly renovated home in the Alameda neighborhood. Main goals for the space were to provide modern furnishings with flexible seating and a kid-friendly play area. Space planning was solved by pulling the furnishings out from the room and introducing larger pieces to match the scale of the space. By mounting the TV on the wall, we eliminated the need for a console and instead, placed an accent chair underneath creating a conversation area. In leiu of a regular coffee table, we designed a small accent table that sits atop two custom poufs, which can be pulled out for more seating. A kids zone was created to the right of the french doors by adding a small play table and chairs, flanked by an industrial rack for toy and book storage. We brightened the space with a fresh coat of off white paint to provide a slight contrast from the trim.  A sleek custom sofa and chaise were designed with a tufted bottom cushion and soft, textured fabric. The vintage rocker was an amazing client find from Beam and Anchor, which set the tone for the space. We paired it with a classic Saarinen side table. To compliment the yellow rocker, navy was introduced to enhance and balance the palette. The poufs were upholstered with a navy herringbone fabric to add subtle texture.To bring in some warmth, the accent table was designed with a live edge out of Bastogne and beautifully made by Black Rabbit Builders. The dining room features a large custom walnut slab table surrounded by french industrial chairs.

 Photos by Kevin McConnell.