What accessories and accents can you use to make a room look fresh and modern? Try these seven 2012 staging trends.
1. Mother Earth-Inspired Elements
Use popular color palettes that reminiscent of natural elements - reds found in earth and soil, blues of the ocean, lush greens of the forest, and neutrals that draw from the softer, textured look of eggs, seashells and sand. Also incorporate natural elements: woven baskets, leather stools, and cotton towels.
2. Fabulous Faux
Think zebra strip rugs or leopard print votives. Use wild animal prints in small dose only.
3. Digital...Fabrics
Framing a piece of digital fabric is a great way to create an inexpensive piece of artwork. Try textiles with fern or tree branch patterns.
4. Not Your Grandma's Doilies
Add lace in subtle ways. Try bold color tableclothes, traditional quilts and crochet pieces.
5. Faded Area Rugs?
Vintage is in vogue. Instead of replacing your old rug, use it as a foundation for your room's color and aesthetic palette. Add modern artwork and table accessories that complement vintage pieces.
6. Opposites Attract
Silk with suede, furniture with studs, shiny with vintage.
7. Touch the Sky
Think about the clouds and water when choosing reflective white, blue and silver objects and hardware. Mirrors, for example, make a room look bigger. They can used as tray holders or on a wall in an area were there isn't a lot of light.
Tips are from Barb Schwarz of StagedHomes.com
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