It’s hard to believe it’s a new year already! For a lot of us, the start of a new year is a great time to redecorate and reorganize our homes. With more times indoors in the winter and many of us spending more time at home, it’s a great time to spruce things up! Here are some decorating trends for 2012 to give you some inspiration for your home.

  • Black is the new black. Black furniture has always been sleek, modern, and timeless. You’ll see a lot of black furniture from bedrooms to sofas, living rooms, and accessories. Don’t be afraid to bring this ‘non-color’ into your home – it’s easy to offset the dark with a pop of color on the walls or some fun accent pillows.
  • Tangerine, oh tangerine. This vibrant tangerine orange you will see a lot – it’s the new hot color this season. Accessories, pillows, bowls and accent pieces are a great way to add this fun and vibrant color to any room.
  • Going Green. There are more and more renewable resources and eco-friendly products on the market. We’re proud to offer furniture made from renewable resources like rubber wood. Bonded and bycast leather materials utilize leather pieces that would otherwise be scrapped – bringing you lower prices for leather but more importantly giving you a great product and reducing waste. Many of our vendors, such as Ashley are employing environmentally friendly practices to reduce waste and packaging and use natural renewable materials.
  • Wallpaper is making a comeback. Wallpaper has come a long way from what you remember. This year you’ll see lots of colorful patterns and textures. Look for menswear inspired patterns and fabrics – hounds tooth, plaid, pinstripes, and herringbone. Don’t be afraid to be BOLD!
  • Pillows/Rugs. You’ll see a lot more modern clean lines with furniture, and angular geometric prints, but there is also a trend of softening things up with decorative pillows and throws. One look I’m seeing a lot is nature inspired, flower like pillows like this great lavender pillow from Surya. Lavender is another hot color for 2012 along with muted pinks. Soft shag carpets and rugs are another great way to warm up a room.
  • Metallics are back – think Silver & Gold. You’ll see a lot of gold and metallic looks this year. Again, accessories like lamps, lighting, and photo frames, bowls, and trays are a great way to bring this look home.

As always, we at Urban Furniture Outlet are happy to help you get inspired and are proud be your source for great value and selection for furniture and mattresses in Delaware. The most important thing with decorating is to have fun with it and find a look that works for you and your family. Regardless of your style, you’ll find there’s something to inspire just about everyone this year!