INTERIOR MOTIVES LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW? OPTIONS ABOUND FOR COLORFUL HOME UPDATES.Dorothy in the ``Wizard of Oz'' had it right: There is no place like home. It's your castle, your refuge, your space for celebration. Yet you've got that nagging feeling that you need change. Not a new home, but a new look. You're in luck. A variety of new products and styles to update your home are bursting on the scene, including fresh new colors, great new fabrics and natural materials that can be used almost anywhere to bring a feeling of renewal - and fun - to your home. Three L.A.-area interior designers gave us their takes on what they think is hot - and what could make you happy - in 2006. WORLD STYLE ``A lot of what we're seeing now is global design,'' says Valencia- based interior designer Pamela Jaffke. Although she's not a big believer in design trends, she has noticed that furniture manufacturers are looking to Asia, Africa, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and the Middle East for products made from natural materials native to those countries. As a result, the ethnic design trend is very strong this year, with zebra wood, Brazilian cherry, bamboo, copper, glass and glass block, shell and shell motifs appearing everywhere from Target to the high- end exclusive-to-the-trade catalogs. HEIRLOOM/MODERN MIX Jaffke also thinks more people are renovating because of a need to feel safe in a familiar environment. ``Because of natural disasters, people are appreciating their own homes more,'' she says. That means more of her clients are asking her to incorporate family heirlooms with new furniture and accessories ``that look like they have a history, that are loved because of flaws, not in spite of them.'' COLORS Perhaps the biggest hurdle for most people is choosing color schemes. In response to the global design trend, the popular shades for the year are those inspired by nature. Browns, particularly chocolate, light brown and beige, skin tones of all shades, blue-greens and sea greens are becoming much more popular. ``And earthy colors, but not like from the '70s. They're more complex,'' Jaffke says. Eddie Byrd James Edward Byrd, III (born November 14, 1974), better known in the world as Eddie Byrd, is the owner and operator of the largely successful internet radio station, rock365.net. , an interior designer in West Hollywood West Hollywood A community of southern California northeast of Beverly Hills. It is mainly residential. Population: 36,600. , says that while chocolate and pinks have been very popular, he prefers the new oranges, aquas and golds. It's a great idea to follow your own design impulse, says Van Nuys designer Erinn Valencich. ``Chairs are my favorite My Favorite is an independent synthpop band from Long Island, New York. They released two CDs: Love at Absolute Zero and Happiest Days of Our Lives. My Favorite broke up on September 14, 2005, when singer Andrea Vaughn left the band. thing, and I think that's one place in your home where you can make a really bold statement,'' she says. Since chairs are easily reupholstered, people can experiment with color without permanent (and massively expensive) commitment. Valencich predicts that teal a few shades darker than what has been available will make its mark this year. It'll be paired with the chocolate browns and lime greens, especially in upholstery. THE GREAT OUTDOORS Nature is also inspiring a lot of the new design trends, Byrd says. His favorite concept: bringing the indoors outside. Creating living spaces outdoors takes advantage of Southern California's mild climate and mostly sun-filled days and cloudless nights. Manufacturers have improved fade-resistant paints and dyes, making it easy to design beautiful outdoor pavilions and living rooms. ``Most of the new things on the market have to do with living outdoors,'' says Byrd, who is particularly impressed with the new upholstery fabrics that are beautiful enough for indoor use, yet tough enough to be cleaned with bleach. Hardware and drapery designed specifically for the outdoors can complete the look and last for years. BLACK AND WHITE If color is too much for you, rejoice: Black and white are coming back in solids, patterns and stripes. Pick a few accessories to freshen up Verb 1. freshen up - make brighter and prettier; "we refurbished the guest wing"; "My wife wants us to renovate" refurbish, renovate gentrify - renovate so as to make it conform to middle-class aspirations; "gentrify a row of old houses"; "gentrify the old living quarters if you don't want to make sweeping changes. ``It's easy to do with a few vases or a couple of pillows,'' Valencich says. Or try seeing things Seeing Things may refer to:
STRIPES Unfussy un·fuss·y adj. 1. Not particular about or concerned with details. 2. Not cluttered or complicated, as with extraneous matters or details. drapery with striped detail will also be hot, and it's another simple way to update the look of your home. Valencich suggests trying a wide black band across the bottom of a white background, chocolate with blue vertical stripes, or another color with two contrasting horizontal stripes at the top. With all the choices in color, fabrics and materials coming onto the market, it will be easy to incorporate new trends into your home. Whether you want an overhaul or just a few tweaks to your current style, there's something to appeal to every taste. And admit it. It's fun to try on a new look. ``People should just not be afraid to try stuff. Just pick something, work with it, move it around,'' Valencich says. ``Just play with it - that's what I suggest.'' the designers Erinn Valencich An interior designer, lifestyle expert and TV host. She founded the Van Nuys-based Omniarte Design four years ago. Valencich is a regular contributor to the ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. Morning News and is filming style segments for Soap Talk Soap Talk was a television talk show on SOAPnet hosted by Lisa Rinna and Ty Treadway. It debuted in 2002 and ended in 2006. The reason for the show's cancellation was due to lackluster ratings. The series focused on soap-related guests and topics. and developing her own series. She pens a regular column for Living in Style magazine and contributes to numerous women's and shelter magazines, including Domino, Good Housekeeping Good Housekeeping is a women's magazine owned by the Hearst Corporation, featuring articles about women's interests, product testing by The Good Housekeeping Institute, recipes, diet, health as well as literary articles. and Decorating Solutions. Eddie Byrd West Hollywood designer Byrd of Edward Byrd Interiors specializes in residential, commercial and yacht interior design. He has participated in HGTV's ``Designers' Challenge'' and has appeared on a segment of ``It's Christopher Lowell Christopher Lowell (born Richard Lowell Madden November 6, 1955), is an interior decorator and television personality. He is the host of It's Christopher Lowell! and the Christopher Lowell Show, for which he won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2000. .'' Byrd spent time as the director of marketing for the Pacific Design Center. While there, he created several events for the promotion of interior products as well as educational seminars. Current projects include remodeling remodeling /re·mod·el·ing/ (re-mod´el-ing) reorganization or renovation of an old structure. bone remodeling a kitchen and bathroom in a home on Sunset Plaza, two condos in Hawaii, a car dealership This article is about car dealerships. For the indie pop band, see Dealership (band). A car dealership or vehicle local distribution is a business that sells new cars and/or used cars at the retail level, based on a dealership contract with an automaker or and a 10,000-square-foot home in Palos Verdes Estates Palos Verdes Estates (păl`əs vûr`dēz), city (1990 pop. 13,512), Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1939. It is a residential community. . Pamela Jakkfe Jaffke of Innovations Interior Design in Valencia has created unique and innovative interiors for a wide variety of residential and commercial clients over her 20-year career. As a designer who deals directly with many of the world's leading manufacturers, Jaffke provides her clients with the kind of distinctive, cutting-edge furnishings that are unavailable in retail stores. CAPTION(S): 9 photos Photo: (1 -- cover -- color) 2006 Fresh trends (2 -- color) no caption (color palette Also called a "color lookup table," "lookup table," "index map," "color table" or "color map," it is a commonly used method for saving file space when creating 8-bit color images. ) (3 -- color) no caption (rocking chair) (4 -- color) no caption (world globe) (5 -- color) no caption (drapery with striped detail) (6 -- color) no caption (outdoor furniture) (7 -- color) Erinn Valencich (8 -- color) Eddie Byrd (9 -- color) Pamela Jaffke |
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