So Hot Right Now: Gold/Brass Accents

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Here is a throw-back design trend from our Instagram feed - brass and gold accents. Kitchens and bathrooms all over Instagram have gorgeous brass pulls and slender gold faucets. I kind of love it - all white kitchens look warmer with some color. At the same time, I can't help but think that if I put it in our kitchen I will come to regret it the way we all regret the gold in our bathrooms from the 90s (you know what I'm talking about - remember this?).

What do you guys think? Embrace the brass (so pretty!) or learn from past mistakes?

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So Hot Right Now: Velvet Couches

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Velvet is back in a big way this year, both in clothing and home furnishings. If Instagram is any indication, this throwback phenomenon began with dark blue velvet sofas. When paired with a room with hard surfaces and minimalist design, a blue velvet sofa can lend the room a rich, comfortable quality, which I love. More recently, it has also popped up in more lush interiors as well. 

While dark navy couches have been used in design for the past year or so, increasingly over the past few months I have seen more diversity in the blues. Green has started popping up too with sofas that have jeweled emerald tones (how awesome is that green couch in the photo above? 😍).

If a full velvet couch is too much, you can add in a velvet chair or two to achieve the same look. I think the trend is best when set in an otherwise fairly monotone space - it adds color and texture without overwhelming the room. Alas, Kyle is way wayyy out on velvet (his words), so I don’t expect  to come home to the sweet embrace of a soft velvet couch in our home after the reno is complete 😭😭😭 .

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So Hot Right Now: Big Green House Plants

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If you're looking to spice up your house but don't have a huge budget for new furniture, then a big house plant may be a temporary solution to change up the vibe in your home. I have recently noticed a theme of big green house plants in living rooms, dining rooms, and even bathrooms. I get the allure - they brighten up a white space, are visually interesting, and add life to a room. Instagram seems partial to the fiddle leaf fig for interior design, though I have also seen some examples of olive trees and yucca plants too. As long as they are easy to keep alive, I'm in.  

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