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 This is also the perfect time to take a good look at the interior of your home and do your sprucing up before the winter holidays arrive. Believe it or not, you just barely have enough time to order your new furniture. Unless you are going to purchase "in-stock" or floor-models – you’d better get moving. It takes 12 – 16 weeks to order in upholstery and case goods. And this is the busiest time of year for most of the furniture manufactures.Remember your walls – they are the larges expanse of area to a room. They are the shell of your winter cocoon. This is a great time to add warm colors to them. And wallpaper is one of the most affective ways to add color, pattern and a change of scenery to your home. And in many case, you can do it yourself. If you haven’t looked at wallpaper in awhile – you’re in for a treat. Latest trends: scenic patterns and murals – and they’re better than ever, no matter what your decorating style – you’ll find fabulous new patterns. Romance, true traditional styles, Country French, and Swedish Country, are just some of the wonder styles you’ll find. Another trend I’m seeing is floor screens – every shape, style, medium and size. From Chinoiserie, hand-carved, mirrored, and upholstered to old doors and windows – even garden lattice.  Slipcovers and pillows continue to hold their own with lots of details – cording, trims, tassels and beads. Sofas are still plush and lush – comfort is key. And choosing the right fabric is the most important thing you can do in terms of making your sofa durable for real life. Be realistic about the stage and/or phase of life you are in. Don’t expect your family to live in a magazine layout!Exotic fabric throws – such as a Scottish patterned wool jacquard – is silky-soft and will warm you and your room. Shabby chic isn’t so chic anymore – I’m definitely seeing a more refined look – even for casual styles. A good example is Swedish country – it has wonderful painted finishes, but they aren’t all nicked and knocked up. Instead, their finish is smooth and clean. Country French is leaning toward darker woods this season. As are most styles – the darker woods are definitely the trend – walnut, mahogany, and deeper honey finishes are all the rage. Their rich deep hues are perfect for winter colors. In the bedroom – it’s time to change your bed linens and draperies, warm florals and earthy patterns – flannel sheets, and lots of comfy quilts. Lancaster County isn’t the only place where the quilt is king! And quilts are showing up everywhere in the home – from the bed to the sofa – even the windows. A quilt makes a warm and wonderful drapery for a drafty window or doorway. |
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