Trends in 2010:
Turquoise is the color of the year! This is great news not just for our homes but for all of us who have a few wonderful pieces of Turquoise jewelry..Pull out your treasures and wear them with pride. Then splash the color in your rooms for excitement that's right in style. Try Sherwin-Williams color SW 6938 Synergy for a wonderful Turquoise color.
GRAY and the trend of graying colors lends soft richness even as it adds contrast to 2010 designs. Everywhere you look bright colors including orange, yellow, green, and teal-- will be a bit muted with a touch of gray.
Wool Felt! The feel good fabric is back! The earliest known form of textile fabric is still the same soft, durable, anti-pill standby it has been for centuries- but now it is totally modern. Expect it to pop up on everything from pillows to purses, blazers to
brooches.
Promote Sustainability & Efficiency while looking great! 2010's trend toward sustainability can be seen in the shift toward smaller homes efficiently adapted to suit homeowners. The home of your dreams might be the home you are living in now! It typically takes less money to upgrade what you already have than to start from scratch...and even if you are on the move we all can benefit from applying principles of sustainability & efficiency
Traditional is the New Contemporary! "Traditional" design styles will continue to be 2010's most popular, with "Contemporary" just one step away...Many of my clients embrace the best of both worlds with "Transitional". A fun and interesting combination of both Traditional and Contemporary.
In the Kitchen the trend is to "elegantly conceal", saving space while adding versatility. Watch for the "dishwasher in a drawer", under counter refrigerators, flexible faucets and more!
The Bath expect streamline shine. Simple fixtures with nickel finish are 2010's first choice, followed by bronze and stainless steel. Now that is something to look forward to.
Enjoy the Season!
Janus
Useful Links
- Meredith O'Donnell - (fine furniture, accessories and rugs)
www.meredithodonnell.com
- Kuhl-Linscomb - (design lifestyle store)
www.kuhl-linscomb.com
- Evin Thayer Studios - (photographer)
www.evinthayer.com
- Powers Brown Architecture - (architecture)
www.powersbrown.com
- Comanche Contractors - (commercial building contractors)
www.comanchecontractors.com
- Houston Service Industries
www.houserv.com
My Favorite Charity Links
- Houston Habitat for Humanity
www.houstonhabitat.org
- Furniture Bank of Houston
www.hfbank.org
- Pink Ribbons Project
www.pinkribbons.org
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
www.mfah.org
- Care
www.Care.org
- Houston Food Bank
www.houstonfoodbank.org
What’s in a name? Janus was the Roman god known as “the custodian of the universe”. In mythology, he was the god of beginnings who represented the transition between primitive life and civilization. In many domestic undertakings, his help was sought.
Given that my name really is “Janus”—could it be anything but fate that JANUS DESIGN became the perfect name for my business? My passion is working with clients to create, design, and breathe new life into their spaces and environments—domestic or commercial. ( I suspect, every time I pick up a paintbrush, somewhere the gods are smiling.)