If you’ve recently caught up on all of the design and decorating themes for 2015 you might now find yourself at a loss for examples. Themes are useful as overarching guidelines, but executing them stylishly is another thing entirely. So, if you’re ready to dive in, just refer to our newest list regarding trends: Decorating Trend Examples! Enjoy!

Translation of 2015 design themes

• 3D based pattern – raised, geometric tiles painted in a contrast color; repetitive use of a figurine
• “Nature meets science” – furniture such as an end table made of both dark wood and metal; full saturation latex paint on raw wood blocks as a accessory decoration; Nambe bowl filled with wood chips; crystal decanter transformed into pendant lighting with raw and apparent wiring
• Futuristic – acrylic and plastic high gloss furniture such as a coffee table in trend color white
• Geometric shapes – hexagram shaped accessories such a pendant light fixture
• tilted or lopsided – floating end tables that appear to be off balance
• Suspension – pendant lamps, plant life/terraria, modern chandeliers
• Contrast – bold, form-based, sculptural texture, combined with sleek modern lines; natural surfaces such as wood combined with synthetic acrylic paint
• Mixed metals – breaking the old adage that only one metal source looks smart – instead, use several such as gold, silver, brass, copper
• Bleeding, blotting – dip dyed textiles such as pillows and throws; an area rug that mimics a geologic earth feature such as striated rock; oxidized metals
• Minimalism – clean horizontal lines in furniture and artwork; large scale, unfussy patterns

Plant and animal life

• Kelly green plant life – ferns, etc.
• If you’re considering caring for a new pet – tortoise in a well designed glass enclosure that includes real plant life
• Terraria – macro plant environment in glass, suspended from the ceiling or sitting on table
• Flowers – orchids, carnations

Color

• Pantone color of the year – Marsala 18-1438 – earthy and sophisticated wine hue
  • Rooms really well suited to this color  – kitchen, dining room, family/living room
  • Best colors to coordinate with Marsala – deep navy, midnight blue, raspberry red, light plum, soft lavender, powdery pink, flesh tone neutrals, soft aqua
  • Tone and vibe of a room  with Marsala – natural, grounded, earthy, robust, rich, sophisticated, stylish, hearty, glamorous, warm, inviting
• Pop color – Use something offbeat such as yellow or aqua, and rather than use it on just anything you find, use it emphasize something in the room that you feel is a stand out piece, give it purpose