THE FORECAST
“PUGS ARE THE NEW LLAMA...”
...and 24 more “what’ll be big” predictions from a few of our favorite style forecasters.
THE VISIONARY... ...ON COLOR ...ON ICONIC ANIMALS ...ON PATTERN PLAY ...ON ACCESSORIZING ...ON ANTIQUES
@em_henderson@maxwhumphrey@thejungalow@madcapcottage@heatherchadduck“Even in the city, we
are experiencing a real
return to nature.
Look for regional natural
habitat animals such
as deer, wolves, and even
bald eagles to be
showing up everywhere.”“Pugs are the new
llama! We have three
rescue pugs and
incorporate them onto
everything.”
Rug $79; madcap
cottage.com“I think all-over
bandanna prints are
going to be big.”
“Buckaroo” $9 per
yard; buttonsnthingsllc
.etsy.com“I’ve been noticing a
lot in fashion and a little
in design that delicate
florals are happening,
and I think 2020 will be
their time to shine. Think
upgraded ’90s shabby
chic, but simplified and
more muted.”“We’ll be seeing over-
size patterns everywhere
from furniture to
wallcoverings. Look for
botanicals, dots, and
stripes blown up to a
larger scale so they take
on an abstract feeling.”“We’ll be bringing the
great outdoors in
with fresh florals that
are fun and inviting.
Look for wallpapers in
big and bold patterns
that will match what
we are currently seeing
in fashion.”“Dorothy Draper said,
‘Stripes are the
common denominator
of decorating.’ For
me, it’s a ticking stripe.”
Cinnamon Ticking $
per yard; fabric.com“The fierce Tigress
is giving me all
the vibes right now.”
Tigress Pillow
$45; jungalow.com“When decorating,
it’s more powerful if you
group multiples, and
birds make easy prey
because there are so
many varieties of them
you can mix.”“Vintage dog portraits
that favor your own
pet feel both cool and
personal.” Vintage;
etsy.com for similar“Lately I’ve been into
a medium-range blue.
It can go classic when
used in a more historic
setting, or modern
when paired with leather
and brass. It looks
awesome with a
slight sheen! His pick:
Hamilton Blue by
Benjamin Moore (left)“Earth tones are going
to take center stage,
especially when paired
with jewel tones in
an almost tone-on-tone
look.” Her picks: Terra
Cotta Tile by Benjamin
Moore (left) paired with
Tender Pink
by Benjamin Moore“We’re seeing sunny
and optimistic
yellow in fashion, and
now it’s spilling into
home design.
Think fun! Think Doris
Day in Pillow Talk!”
His pick: Williamsburg
Damask Yellow by
Benjamin Moore (left)“We all love blue
and white, but nature-
inspired greens are
a new favorite. They
play well with others!
Just look outside if
you need a reason to
love green.” Her pick:
Calke Green by Farrow
& Ball (left)“Cobalt blue will be
huge! It’s showing up as
a bold statement in
high-end design and
we’ll be seeing a lot in
mass market
accessories such as
lighting and pillows.”
Her pick: Dark Cobalt
Blue by Behr
(shown left, in profile)“I just got
hip to Rancho
Monterey
furniture. Made
in California in
the 1930s and
’40s, it’s a sort
of Hollywood
version of
ranch style.”“1980s and ’90s post-
modern style is coming
up fast! The furniture is
chunky and almost
tubular, the accessories
are sculptural and
geometric shaped, and
the colors and
patterns are bold: think
grids, stripes,
and tiny geometrics.”“We’re seeing
a comeback of
Art Deco
influences.”
Vintage;
1stdibs.com“As decorating
styles move toward
maximalism and
rooms that tell a story,
vintage lighting’s
popularity will
continue to be on the
rise. A vintage
fixture’s uniqueness
can really make
a home stand out.”“I’m hoping trends
will swing toward using
beautiful pieces of
brown furniture again.
For many years they
were overlooked,
discarded, and painted.
I use them as
anchors in every room.”“We’re seeing
a spike in rugs that
are made in
more traditional
techniques, such
as braided and
hooked, but in
geometric patterns
that are more
contemporary
in feel.”“From materials to
packaging, I desperately
hope sustainable
design for the mass
consumer market
will be bigger and better
in 2020. It shouldn’t
be a luxury to design
your home in a way that
is good for the earth.”“There is a huge
resurgence in hand-
made products,
such as things carved
out of wood, slightly
imperfect ceramics,
and artwork that
has the human hand
on it. These pieces
have soul to them.”“Watch for occasional
tables—in a full range
of colors—that are sturdy,
yet absolutely chic.”“I can’t live without
bamboo—new or old!
I love a bamboo hall
tree, side table, or an
English carved bamboo
armoire.” Vintage;
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