It may seem like Winter is never ending, yet one look at the calendar will tell you that Spring is right around the corner. After celebrating for moment, you might be reminded of updates to your home you promised yourself this year. So what better time then for us to share the most popular design trends for Spring 2014?
Refreshing your curtains, blinds and soft accessories is one of the easiest ways to transform a room in time for the warmer months. Think bold prints, eco-friendly fabrics, bursts of colour and metallics and you’re already half-way there. Here are our top three trends for you to keep in mind for Spring 2014.
Trend 1: Layered Window Treatments
Take your interiors to the next level and add curtaining to frame your blinds, or fabulously functional blinds to complement your curtains. This look works best when using colours that blend, rather than contrast, adding subtle depth to a rooms overall atmosphere. Keep the look clean with a light coloured rod, or even better finish off the combination with a padded pelmet.
Trend 2: Colour & Pattern
There’s no better way to welcome the warmer months than with vibrant splashes of colour in unexpected places. Oranges, yellows and greens are a smart choice as they work well with neutrals and can liven up a space year round. When it comes to Patterns, bold is beautiful. Contemporary Scandinavian designs continue to be popular, with botanical features that work well with those summery greens and yellows. And if you really feel like a bit of glamour, this season shades of gold are popular, working with soft pastels to really lift existing décor.
Trend 3: New-Look Sheers
Perfect for the way we live, this seasons Sheers are modern and interwoven with unexpected designs, for a subtle transparent beauty. Layering sheers behind curtains is one clever strategy to welcome in the summer sunshine, without losing your precious privacy or overwhelming a room with overly harsh light.
