2013 US Decor Trends

Last week we looked at what some of our local designers are predicting will be hot in home furnishing tips in 2013.  This week we thought we would have a quick peek at what some of the talented designers in the US are predicting. The Boston Design Centre’s yearly trend report, which was released late last year, identified some of the key looks and significant trends for 2013.  Here’s an overview of what the report had to say.

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Tips for the Perfect Festive Dining Table

While Christmas is a lovely time of year, it’s also very busy … list making, shopping, festive decorating, wrapping and then (of course) the odd party.  So if you’re the hostess with the most-est you’ve probably thought about the ham and turkey but have had little time to think about how you’ll decorate the table.

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Designing the perfect living room

Creating a living room that not only looks good but is also functional is a problem many of us face.  If the living room looks great, we worry that the kids/dogs/cats will mess it all up, and if it looks too comfortable you’ll never be able to get the kids/dogs/cats out of there long enough to have guests in there.  Some of the clever interior designers at WikiHow have provided us with some good ideas on how to tread the fine line between living room chic and living room shabby in your home.

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