2021 DESIGN TRENDS

I told y'all on Tuesday that I would be joining 5 other bloggers to discuss 2021 Design Trends.

Look at little ole me hanging with the big dogs!

  

And here I am at 5:15 Wednesday afternoon [that is why I am not a big dog] putting this little ditty together while I am almost positive all of the others are having a glass of wine by now because they have been finished since November.

Yeah....whiner.....party of one.

OK....I am not totally in the weeds here as I have been at least thinking about it.  That counts right?

Here goes.....get your coffee or wine and take a little break!

The first thing I am seeing a lot of is Applied Wall Trim in an architectural way.

It is a very classic look and has been around since the stone age.

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I worked on 3 renovations last year and the architect called for it in a few rooms.  Now I know what you are thinking!  How do I hang pictures on it?

Well I found this inspirational photo for you.

You are welcome.

Next up is Painted Doors

Remember when everyone was painting their interior doors black?  I do and I still love that look as it is so classic.  But....if you are not a fan then I have seen lots of lighter colors happening lately!

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Number 3 would be Wood Kitchen Cabinets.  Look I love a white kitchen....that is no secret but I am also a fan of adding some wood to warm it up.  It is safe to say that this trend started out west and has been slowly working its way to us here in Georgia.

Now this is what you might be thinking we are talking about...

OK....I know you remember this look....but think again!

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You with me now?

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Plenty of white but the wood really warms it up....

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I love the look now but we all know that one day in 10 years or so we might be standing around thinking "a nice coat of fresh white paint will sell this place"  Ha Ha

Dark Houses

OK.....we have seen plenty of houses painted white [including mine] over the last 5 years.  Look I love a pretty white house and I would be OK if every house was white and we all wore white and the inside of said houses were white.....but hey that would be kind of weird..........but would it:)   

I am loving dark painted houses so hard right now.

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I think a little wood or white windows also makes a dark house pretty.

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If you remember I got my clients to paint the Madison Project dark and it looks so good.

Moving right along I am going with the return of Rich Color on the walls.  Again....I love a good white room but....when I see rich saturated colors like this I start to gaze up to the sky with my hand on my chin and say hmmmmmmm......

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What are you thoughts on this one?

So my last trend has to do with Kitchen Backsplashes 

I am seeing a lot of kitchens without a tile backsplash.....but just taking the counter material and running it up the wall.  I have done this in a few projects and I like it.

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I was at the Mart yesterday and both Rose and I decided we did not see any earth shattering trends in interior design but we are noticing that mixing modern with some old vintage pieces is popping on the pages of magazines.  It really helps to keep a room from feeling predictable.

I am so curious to read what is trending in other areas....so run over to these bloggers to see what they have to say!

Mary Ann Pickett  Classic Casual Home

Cindy Hattersley Design

Annie Diamond Most Lovely Things

Carla Aston Designed

Joni Webb Cote de Texas

Are you on board with these are are you scratching your head and mumbling "what is she talking about....I have been doing all of these for years".  

That may be true and we may be a little late to the party here in Georgia:)

Shaystwocents

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MORE NANTUCKET

Alrighty then....more discussion about my trip to Nantucket.  As I said my neighbors just finished their extensive home renovation so even during a pandemic I hightailed it up there practically dressed in a hazmat suit....for a little vacation.  Well.... I did help them place 38 pieces of art.....but lucky for me I did not have to hang them!

I might have mentioned that I did not do the design work.  Yeah....she really needed someone who was there to handle the weekly issues that always come up during this kind of work.  I get it but I will continue to  make them feel guilty about it :)

They used Nantucket Looms who did a great job.  I will admit to zhushing a little....it is just in my DNA.

This was my sweet bedroom while I was there.....

This beautiful chair covered in one of my favorite Schumacher fabrics!

Here are some pictures of the main living area....

Looking through my selected pictures.....I realize that I got very few full shots of the spaces.....not exactly sure why....call it "vacation brain".

I loved this rug....it looks like little houses!

Basically I am just giving you moments....but pretty ones right?

I mentioned that we did a little shopping and I spied these cute art pieces in a window and thought they would be cute.....

 

I had to get creative with the hanging as there were only 5 that would work.....

This is a banquet area but the table has not come in yet....

Sometimes when you have a lot of art...it's nice to variate not only the style but size.....IMHO

Some great tile moments....this was the mud room/laundry room....and a place to put the dogs when they go out.....

Cute little Lulu....

A few more tile moments....in the basement bathrooms.

 

There are 2 of these small bookcases.....and I had to scrounge around for stuff to accessorize with:)

I actually did re-arrange a few pillows....when they weren't looking....haha.  

Pillow combinations from the other bedrooms.....

Beautiful rug in the master bedroom.....

I hope you got a cup of coffee or a glass of wine....this is an extra long post:)

Fun powder room.....

The front door opens to what used to be a screened in porch I think.....

And last up is the kitchen....with this gorgeous backsplash....

Well there you have it!  Thoughts?  Favorite elements?

Geez that was like a months full of pictures in one post!  But I really wanted to share these with you...

So listen....have a great Tuesday and think about me while I go to a large un-airconditioned warehouse looking for countertops with a mask on.  You might hear about me tonight on the news....old lady passes out at slap yard....hahaha

Shayoldlady

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