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FRESHEN YOUR LOOK

Downloads from the world of design for 2018

KRISSY MILLNER OF TERRA FIRMA HOME

ow, another spin around the planet and another furniture important to consider the entire landscape of your home, as you look
market this last January. I have been going to market for at paint and décor colors from the inside to the outside.
Walmost 20 years now, and have seen some intriguing trends
over the years. I remember when we opened the store we had denim GRAPHIC PATTERNS/ CRISP LINEN
slipcovered sofas. They were great for families out in the Applegate There are currently some incredible fabrics being introduced that
with kids and dogs because they were washable, and they just became really pack a punch. Simple, clean white bedding and the investment
more worn and wonderful like your favorite jeans. I think the concept of one amazing pillow fabric is a way to truly transform a bedroom.
still has relevance here in Oregon, but I can tell you for sure, it’s not Consider draperies in a graphic print to give a room a huge update
trending today! with no painting or construction required.

As much as I advocate a timeless interior, it is fun to freshen your SWIVEL CHAIRS
look, keep your home from feeling like grandma’s, and stay in touch Swivel chairs have been popular for decades and even more so now. We
with trends just a little bit! This year, things are headed toward more are seeing a very strong resurgence of a mid-century look with swivels
elegance, nice tailoring and a modern mid-century mix. that keep from feeling clunky. Swivel chairs are great when you have
various points of view in a room—between open kitchen/ living areas,
NEUTRALS viewing TV, or enjoying an outdoor view—these chairs just make it all
Neutrals are still very popular in the market. Grey/greige coloring happen.
continues to be the most featured in terms of wall colors, upholstery,
and wood tones for floors. I think in Southern Oregon there needs to A LITTLE EDGINESS
be a sensitivity about that sometimes, because our exterior is so warm The design world likes to push boundaries, consider artistic choices,
with manzanita, evergreens, and rich, forest colors. I always think it’s and doesn’t necessarily want to fall into an HGTV Joanna Gaines world.

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