Fads of 2011 Transition to 2012

 2011 Color Fads: 

The combination of oranges/yellows/golds and gray...

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The "Vintage" look is in. These are the "hot" vintage colors that are being used:

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The blues and teals are still in...thank goodness, they're my favorite!

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Textile Fads: 

chevron patters (zig zag), diamond patterns, stipes, all in high contrasting colors.

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:

This art piece is made from toilet paper rolls...amazing, right?

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2012 Trends

Color Combos for next year: Complimentary Colors

(The colors straight across from each other on the color wheel)

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For example: Blue and Orange:

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Textiles

Funky, ethnic, and modern...

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Modernized Traditional Patterns such as the Quatrafoil:

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Furniture

DIY furniture redo with patterns and stripes

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What's your favorite fad that's going on right? The colors? Patterns? DIY?!
What would you love to see become a fad or what fad do you want to see go? ;)
Please share! I'd love to know!

9 Designer Color Palettes

Better Homes and Gardens recently asked a few designers to share some color palettes that they have been using to give spaces an updated look. Here are the nine they came up with!

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I think #4 would be perfect for a baby girl's room, #8 for a living room, and #9 for a bedroom!

Which combo is your favorite?