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Our Favorite Design Bloggers Weigh In On The Top Trends for 2010

What better excuse to redecorate than a new year—or as the case may be, a new decade? On the hunt for design inspiration, we turned to some of our favorite bloggers and specialists in the field: Grant K. Gibson, a San Francisco-based interior designer who chronicles his comings and goings in his eponymous blog; Heather Clawson, a decorator in New York who muses on art, interiors, and fashion in her daily column, Habitually Chic; and Joy Deangdeelert Cho, a San Diego-based graphic designer and author of the popular style blog, Oh Joy, as well as the recently launched culinary journal, Happy Lady Eats. Herewith, our trio of panelists susses out the big home trends to emerge in 2010.

 

Grant K. Gibson

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Vintage Chintz Chair
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Malachite Box
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Our Favorite Design Bloggers Weigh In On The Top Trends for 2010

According to Grant K. Gibson, this chintz wing chair is emblematic of a general shift from minimalism to more ornate, plush pieces. “Instead of an austere, midcentury look, people are craving more cozy, comfortable furniture,” he says. “With the economy the way it is, wars, and everything else, it’s nice to be surrounded by vivid, happy things.” The traditional floral motif is “a little grandma-like” but would look “humorous and unexpected in a more contemporary space.” Gibson also predicts a return to uplifting, saturated jewel tones, as seen on this malachite trinket box: “This color feels very rich, and I love the movement you get from the swirly pattern. This would pop so much on a coffee or bedside table.”

 

 

 

 

Heather Clawson

Brass Chinoisierie Table
Joy Deangdeelert Cho

Joy Deangdeelert Cho also has gold on her mind: “Whether a teacup, lamp, or carafe, items that appear dipped in gold offer a bit of bling while keeping the style and shape of the object underneath in tact,” she says, and cites this shiny thermal carafe and

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Pair of French Chairs
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Our Favorite Design Bloggers Weigh In On The Top Trends for 2010

Heather Clawson seconds the notion that the slick and streamlined moment has passed: "I'm seeing a shift away from cold and shiny chrome to warmer gold tones and brass. The design world is embracing the look of a more collected home rather than one that looks like it was all purchased new." She's looking for items with more "soul and personality" and says this painted brass chinoiserie table perfectly embodies both qualities. Clawson also notes a resurgence in antique French chairs: "Whether they are original or a reproduction, they fit in with any style interior. They lend a little history to a more modern space, but they can also make a tranditional room look more modern when they are upholstered in a bright colored velvet."

 

 

 

 

Joy Deangdeelert

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Farm Dining Table
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Our Favorite Design Bloggers Weigh In On The Top Trends for 2010

Joy Deangdeelert Cho also has gold on her mind: "Whether a teacup, lamp, or carafe, items that appear dipped in gold offer a bit of bling while keeing the style and shape of the object underneath in tact," she says, and cites this shiny thermal carafe and decadent-looking flatware as two favorite examples. On the flip side. Cho has also noticed a return to items with a homespun, rustic vibe, as evidence by this roughhewn cherry wood dining table: "People are appreciating classic materials and methods again while still loving an updated twist. During a time when family and cooking at home are more popular then ever, the communal farm table is making a comeback into the modern home."

 

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