Top Summer Design Trends:

What to Adopt and What to Ditch in Summer 2019

We talked to several of the top interior designers in Pinal County and came up with a list of what is in and what is out for homes in summer 2019.

Small & Smart
The tiny-home trend is still a hot ticket when it comes to paring down and living simply. With the average house measuring less than 400-square feet, these pocket-sized residences offer a fantastic alternative to high-cost living, are energy efficient, and teach homeowners how to live well with less.
 
While the small-house concept may not be for you, there are ways to reap the benefits in your own home by staying with a neutral color palette, installing energy-efficient appliances, and windows, and saying goodbye to clutter.


Empowering Colors
Bold, bright, and unexpected are the Pantone Color Institute’s forecast for this summer’s color trends in home design, with reds and oranges taking the lead. “The mindset for spring and summer of 2019 reflects a desire to face the future with strong colors that provide confidence and spirit,” say the experts at Pantone. “The hotter the colors are, the more ‘empowerment’ they encourage.” This summer’s shade is Living Coral, with its pinkish hue and and golden undertones meant to evoke feelings of warmth and life. Each year the institute selects a color that influences the development of products in fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design.
 

Wellness Kitchens
As we look to live healthier lifestyles and are concerned about the sustainability of our food, wellness has become a new concept in kitchen design. From the use of recycled and ultra-hygienic materials to growing herbs and veggies indoors with small-scale farming units to choosing a minimalist look with soothing neutrals and chalky, smooth matte finishes, it’s all about creating a relaxed setting that fosters healthy living

Larger Flooring Tiles
Floor tiles are getting bigger and better. While 12- by 24-inch tiles are still popular, you can now find them as large as 24 by 48 inches. Better yet, they look like the real deal from stone and marble to limestone and travertine. Tile planks are available in 48-inch lengths, and due to new inkjet technology can be manufactured to look exactly like wood or concrete and are hard-wearing and easy to maintain. Looking for something even bigger? Porcelain tiles are being produced as large as 5 by 10 feet!

Indoor Gardens
Bringing the indoors out is shifting back to bringing the outdoors in. While the majority of us spend up to 90 percent of our time inside - often in front of a computer, phone, or TV screen - we also crave connecting with nature. Now homeowners are electing to grow all sorts of plants inside. And there are a surprising number of edibles to choose from, including tomatoes, avocados, kale, beets, mandarin oranges and a slew of herbs. Growing plants can be a beautiful practice that blends in our living place and lifestyles. ​

Statement Ceilings
Forget about accent walls; it seems that ceiling embellishments are all the rage. Printed wallpapers, vibrant paint colors, shiplap, coffered ceilings, and lacquered finishes are hitting their strides, as are natural wood planks, statement stripes, corrugated metal, easy to install tile, and breezy fabrics. Designers are even lining ceilings with lighted crystals, 3D accents, and starlights. It’s all about going for the unexpected.
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What’s Out
Bronze Finishes:Flashy hardware had its moment, but now designers are starting to incorporate natural woods and discreet kitchen and bath hardware.
 
Millennial Pink: Didn’t know it was in? Well, the popular blush pink has been replaced with richer-hued colors overall.
 
Cold, Modern Design: In its place is a much homier, traditional style featuring warmer woods and the return of color inside the home.
 
Vertical Garden Walls: Love the look of those artistic box-wall gardens? Due to the weight and difficulty in maintenance, homeowners are now opting for good old-fashioned pots.
 
Granite Overload: Too much granite can make a kitchen look “heavy.” While granite isn’t going away, quartz and composite countertops are taking the lead.

If you think it’s time for a remodel to keep in trend or you’re looking for a brand new home, Contact Us. We take you through every part of the design process from start to finish in our design studio located in the heart of Casa Grande, Arizona.