Unique Storage Ideas
With the appeal of the modern aesthetic in today’s homes, luxury designers and homeowners have tapped even more into their reservoirs of creativity to come up with storage solutions that walk the tightrope of form and function. Imagine pulling out a library that was hiding beneath your bed or walking past a shelf in your staircase that houses art, pictures, apparel and even bikes. From a reading bench that houses toys in a playroom to televisions disguised as expensive works of art, the ideas are limitless.
Tiles and Backsplashes
A modern day wallpaper of sorts, tile is breaking free of its kitchen shackles and can be found in more rooms than ever before. While subway tile is still a popular choice for backsplashes, an increasing amount of homeowners are choosing to dress their kitchens down in more creative patterns using terracotta, cement, pennies (yes, pennies) and pops of color to show off their personality. Because homeowners want their space to be an extension of themselves, you can find these unique patterns adorning kitchen islands, shower walls, staircases, bathroom vanities and more, helping transform houses into homes and giving more than a few talking points during times of entertaining.
Lighting
It is time for LED to shine—literally. Not only is this lighting style more energy efficient than its conventional predecessors, but it blends with—and complements—any style. LED lighting can be configured to fit literally any shape, molding into whatever your imagination can muster, so let your creativity take flight. Try taking that personalization a step further with LED mood lights. Want a certain color illuminating a room? It’s as easy as a touch of a button. Homeowners can even program their own continuously cycling light show for the entertainment of their guests and special occasions.
Hardware
Hardware plays a supporting cast role, but it possesses the ability to make a room look tired and dated or transform it into a modern work of art. To kick things off, brass is back. Yep, you read that right. Brass pulls and knobs on drawers and cabinets provide a trendy way to update a room. Be on the lookout for matte black to make its way onto the fixture and faucet scenes as well. Incorporating it in places such as faucets, shower heads and towel racks help to add a timeless and chic look—without the fingerprints of stainless steel or shiny nickel.
Cabinetry
There is a new language spoken by homeowners when it comes to cabinetry, and it is called doing more with less. Keep that modern and open-air aesthetic alive by ditching your upper cabinetry in the kitchen and opting for open shelves and extra-deep drawers for that much needed storage space. In the bathroom, self-supporting vanities—bonus points if they are wooden or industrial—provide an uncluttered appearance while still being functional, and unique or antique pieces work well in any room of the house.