(PRWEB) January 24, 2006 -– If looking to renew or refresh your home décor, this year anything goes – anything, that is, with a “Born in the USA” pedigree.
“ This year I’m finding that people want to define what it means to be American - who they are and what they believe i... ”
“This year I’m finding that people want to define what it means to be American - who they are and what they believe in,” says Davis Remignanti, lead design consultant at www.furniture.com. “And they want to see those beliefs reflected in the style of their homes’ decor.
The result is a new focus on bringing ‘American Design’ into our homes. The wonderful consequence, of course, is the diversity of looks we’re seeing now, as each person defines ‘being American’ in a very personal and unique way.”
“For 2006, there will be a renewed interest in finishes that are textured, slightly rough-hewn, reflecting common histories as make-do immigrants in a new land,” he said. “And, in a single room, diverse pieces can find a common focus through beauty of line, quality of craftsmanship, and connection to the world that inspired their creation.”
Davis offers these home decor tips for 2006 – The Year of American Design:
* Rugged Individualism: Polished materials and finishes are falling into disfavor, being displaced by ones that might be considered a little rough around the edges. Look for woods to show more knots and grain, “natural” minerals like limestone and slate used in place of marble and granite.
* American Charm: Linens, boucles, tweeds, raw silks and cottons and other “rough” textiles are replacing damasks, velvets and other refined fabrics throughout home decor - from bed linens to upholstery to window coverings. Their imperfections define their charm.
* Natural Connection: Materials like seagrass, jute and sisal - used in carpets mostly for casual settings - are finding their way as floor coverings in to formal interiors, where their natural characteristics reflect our sense of being rooted in "our soil."
* Diverse Design: Overly matched interiors and suites are giving way to a “melting pot” of complementary pieces. Multi-cultural influences blend into our current identities, making a statement - by their very diversity - about "being American."
* New ‘n Old: The desire for typically European or Asian furniture design is waning, as people discover a new appreciation for designs, new and antique, with a "homegrown" heritage - even if those designs, like most Americans, might trace their lineage to other continents and cultures.
“This year, look for home interiors to become more personalized, as we define and redefine ourselves,” Davis suggested. “Each home, though it could be vastly different than the one next door, will feel more uniquely American during 2006 than ever before.”
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Notes to Editors:
* Davis Remignanti is available for interview
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