Home Decor Trends for 2013

Much like the trends on the runway, home decor trends change from year to year. When it comes to designing the interior of your, the home purchasing process starts to look like it was an easy task. The wide array of looks that can be created within a house is enough to bewilder the quickest of decision makers, and every homeowner will be looking to keep her/his home updated, and decorated as per the latest trends. The home decor trends for 2013 present an eclectic mix, which offers something for everyone, ranging from vivid, contemporary graphic prints to classic antique pieces.

Brass

With interior designers going crazy for metal décor, brass is the biggest thing in home décor in 2013. With a rich, burnished color that goes exceedingly well with most types of wood, brass can be incorporated in everything from lighting fixtures to accessories. Offering a rare blend of earthiness and glamour, brass is both eye-catching and affordable.

Graceful, elegant designs

Keeping things plain and simple is a thing of the past in 2013, as is monochrome minimalism – this year, it is all about classic, elegant designs which lend any room a touch of prettiness and grace.

Homey kitchens

Sleek, industrial style kitchens are out, and 2013 is the year of the homey, traditional kitchen. Going back to the roots of the room and its purpose, interior designers are focusing on making kitchens look like the warm, earthy, and homely rooms they were meant to be, decking them out with classic elements like irregular floors and natural crackle-glazed tiles that appear to be hand-made.

Computer-generated fabrics

Vivid graphic computer-generated prints have been big on the runway this year, and likewise, are predicted to feature heavily in interior designs this year. These photrealist fabrics can be used in a variety of ways, from a wall hanging to an entire room’s wallpaper.

High gloss

Subtlety and matte finishes are long gone, and 2013 is the year of high gloss – shine, polish, varnish, and lacquer.

Blue and green

Pastels and jewel tones are big in both fashion and interior design this year, and two colors that are doing the rounds more than any others are blue and green. In blue, everything from navy to sky to Monaco goes, while green can be used in any shade from lime to emerald to bottle green.

Stress on art

Art is never out of fashion, but 2013 sees a reemergence of the appreciation of the beauty of art. Given its wide and easy availability, art is more approachable and more affordable than ever before, and anyone can purchase a piece they like at a local art fair to liven up their home.

Antique furniture

In direct contrast to trends like computer-generated fabrics, antiques will also be playing a huge role in the interior designs of 2013. Old, handmade pieces which have been weathered and faded by time add a classic, timeless look to any interior.

Animal prints

Motifs, themes, and accessories inspired by the animal kingdom will feature prominently in interior décor in 2013. Zebra rugs, antlers, cowhide ottomans, and peacock motifs can all be incorporated into your décor to give it a bit of a wild, animalistic look.

Feathers

Feathers are a super stylish interior decoration trend in 2013 – these can be used as accents, centerpieces, or used to adorn and embellish accessories like lamps and wall hangings.