SEATTLE, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Velvet, jewel
tones, white marble and built-in bars are forecasted to be the
biggest home design trends for 2017, according to the latest Zillow
Digs® Home Trend Forecast, a one-of-a-kind report combining data
from a survey of interior design experts and an analysis of popular
photos on Zillow Digs.
"Interior design in 2017 will be about bringing warmth and
comfort into the home," says Kerrie
Kelly, Zillow Digs home design expert. "Homeowners will
start to shy away from overly industrial designs that feel stiff or
cold. Instead, they will incorporate plush fabrics like velvet and
rich jewel tones into their home to make it feel more approachable
and welcoming."
Top Home Design Trends for 2017:
1. Velvet
A hot fashion trend right now, velvet is expected to make a big
splash in interior design next year. Look for velvet fabrics and
textures to weave their way into anything from throw pillows to
upholstered couches and curtains.
2. Jewel Colors
Saturated colors like emerald green or sapphire blue will take
center stage in 2017. From artwork to furniture, these vibrate hues
will be popping up everywhere, bringing life and richness to
homes.
3. Marble
Surfaces
Marble, especially in shades of white and light gray, will be
one of 2017's biggest design trends. Experts predict marble to
become an increasingly popular material for countertops, flooring
and tabletops, as well as in everyday household items like serving
platters or vases.
4. Built-in
Bars
Stemming from 2016's popular bar cart trend, homeowners next
year will look for a more permanent solution for entertaining
within their home. From built-in shelving for craft cocktail
fixings, to a small bar seating area, homeowners are enjoying
decorating and hosting more classic parties and will seek ways to
make these spaces more of a focal point within the home.
Fads to Forget from 2016:
1. Industrial
Furniture
While aspects of the industrial design trend like exposed brick
will still be present in 2017, homeowners will start to shy away
from its sometimes uncomfortable or impractical furniture. Instead,
the 2017 design aesthetic will shift towards "steampunk," a unique
hybrid of Victorian-inspired elegance boasting rich leather and
plush fabrics, combined with machine-like accents for a modern
twist.
2. Cool
Grays
From wall colors to couches, shades of gray have been a safe,
go-to choice for homeowners and interior designers alike. In the
coming year experts predict homeowners to be more experimental and
welcoming of brighter pops of colors on everything from walls to
rugs in an effort to make their space feel more individualized.
3. Quote
Art
The quote art trend is overdone, and a fad that will be
forgotten quickly in 2017. Rather than decorating with words or
cliché sayings, homeowners will start to incorporate artwork
reminiscent of the colors and textures found in nature.
Zillow Digs
Zillow Digs® is a hub for home improvement and design
inspiration. Users can browse millions of photos of interiors and
exteriors of real homes, organized by space, style, cost and color.
Product tags allow users to easily locate similar products and
accessories as seen in their favorite photos, and patent-pending
Digs® Estimates help people understand what it would cost to
recreate the actual bathrooms and kitchens they are viewing. In
addition, Zillow Digs users can collect images, share favorites and
follow others for inspiration, from the Zillow Digs App for iPhone®
and iPad®, or on the Web.
Zillow
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dedicated to empowering consumers with data, inspiration and
knowledge around the place they call home, and connecting them with
the best local professionals who can help. Zillow serves the full
lifecycle of owning and living in a home: buying, selling, renting,
financing, remodeling and more. In addition to Zillow.com®, Zillow
operates the most popular suite of mobile real estate apps, with
more than two dozen apps across all major platforms. Launched in
2006, Zillow is owned and operated by Zillow Group (NASDAQ:Z and
ZG) and headquartered in Seattle.
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