Popular Interior Decorating Treatments for 2009
Every year, just like cars, house decorating trends come and go. One year, ultra urban and modern is totally in style, and the next year it is off white, chippy and cottage chic. 2009 is no different and here are our strong front runners for hot interior design treatments for 2009.
1) Wrought Iron is Making a Strong Comeback – A great number of homeowners are turning to metal, and specifically wrought iron in their family homes. This can be home decorating touches done in decorative black metal such as a pot rail in the kitchen, towel wall shelves in the bath and powder room. It can also be more extensive with the use of cast and wrought iron on door and cabinet hinges and knobs; outside house elements in metal instead of the traditional stained wood and creating a fireplace mantel shelf or staircase banister out of cast iron for a strong yet elegant designer touch.
2) The Gorgeous Marriage of Wood and Metal – In 2009, many homeowners, house constructing and home restoring companies are blending the richness of wood with the smoothness of metal. This treatment is popular on stairways, terraces, fireplace mantels and even the front porch. Not only is this treatment beautiful to look at, but the long lasting factor means it is a wise investment that will last for decades.
3) The Outside of Home Revival of Corbels – Coming back in 2009 is the use of hand carved corbels and wooden corbels on the outside of a house. So many homeowners are restoring old homes in trendy and historic districts, and the use of antique corbels and over-sized, large corbel embellishments is a must to restore the true splendor of an older house.
4) The Feature Staircase – In the 80s and early 90s, staircases in interior design were merely a postscript addition and something meant to blend into the background. This year and into the future, the stairs as a feature of the home is experiencing a revival. This trend includes the brave use of wrought iron and real wood balusters and railings, as well as interesting takes on paint finishes for staircase parts.
Adding any of these treatments to your personal space will be a good investment. Also, these are not just trends that will be in style this year and out next year. Instead, these would be considered interior design treatments that will serve your home and family well for many years.
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