Trend alert! 11 hot home decorating ideas for 2014

Everyone is buzzing about trends at this time of year. From earthy ceramics to washed-out pastels, here are some ways to freshen up your home in 2014.

By Emma Reddington

December 30, 2013

Trend alert! 11 hot home decorating ideas for 2014

Madelaine Weirib

Home decor trends 2014

Trend: Black and white

“Interiors have been influenced by the huge amount of black and white on fall runways, and while black and white is classic and in some ways perennial, it feels fresh right now when used in bold patterns. Look for stripes and modern geometrics as opposed to French toile.” – Tamara Robbins Griffith, Homesense

Deville Shag Carpet, $1200, Madelaineweinrib.com.

Madelaine Weirib

Trend: Washed-out pastels

We're seeing seafoam green, pale peach and the newest neutral, nude, pop up on accessories. This illustration by Norwegian designer Mariken Steen is perfect inspiration for the trend!

Art, $159, Fermliving.com.

Mariken Steen illustration

Trend: Haute hippie

From whimsical dreamcatchers to macramé wall hangings to chunky hand thrown pottery the spirit of the 1970s is taking over interiors. Think Joni Mitchell singing California from her Blue album.

Wall hanging, from $595, Nativeline.com.

Trend: Cool copper

Pretty metals — from weathered brass to rose gold — will be the go-to materials for home accessories this year, but copper is the standout fave. Look for it everywhere from lighting to decorative accents to stools.

Stool, $480, Bludot.com.

Trend: Organic glam

“I think that kitchens have been evolving from a 'service' space in the house — hidden away behind closed doors — to being a very central part of a home, and an entertaining core. So, naturally, more attention is being paid to designing them in a way that you would approach the living quarters. I love mixing warm metals, marbles, lacquered surfaces, solid wood slabs, handmade irregular tiles, and dramatic hardware and lighting fixtures.” – Mazen El Abdallah, Mazen Studio

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Trend: Indigo tie dye

Inspired by the Japanese dyeing technique know as Shibori, tie dye is cropping up on everything from pillows to throws to rugs to curtains. The patterns are created by binding, folding, twisting or stitching the fabric and then immersing them in the dye. The colour of choice – indigo!

Tie N Dye Blue Throw, $80, Crateandbarrel.com.

Trend: Leggy lights

Whether they're attached to the wall or standing alone, thin linear lights on extended arms will light up our rooms.

Lamp, $1,385, Dwr.com.

Trend: Velvet luxe

Plush, soft and sensuous – velvet is making a return to sofas and chairs. Colours like midnight blue, blush pink and charcoal grey are popular. The look is glamorous and elegant. This isn’t your great aunt’s red velvet sofa.

Photo by Sian Richards

Trend: Earthy ceramics

Picking up on a boho vibe that's a throwback to the '70s, hand-thrown pottery is enjoying a resurgence. The chunkier the better!

Cups, $54/set of 2, Rennes.us.

Trend: Mixed minerals

Things get elemental with organic materials coming together in interesting combinations. Think marble coupled with copper, like this modern candle holder.

Candle holder, from $66, Store.menudesignshop.com.

Trend: Bold geometrics

Graphic geometric patterns are still going strong for 2014. We love this coffee table featuring a chevron design in a classic black and white colour combo. It makes a statement in any room without being too overpowering.

Table, price upon request, Dwellstudio.com.

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