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The infl uence of global cultures
is increasingly visible in home
decor as technology expands
homeowners’ worldviews. Acting on
the inspiration of global trends can
be as simple as shift ing your outlook
to bringing eye-catching features and
everyday functions into your home.
For example, playing with color,
replacing doors and incorporating
unique accents can help contribute to
an on-trend style that fl ows seamlessly
from room to room. Colors off er the
opportunity to create a mood and
update a space. Doors provide an
average of 800 square feet of previously
untapped design potential that can
add visual interest and enhance the
functionality of a room. Unique accents
invite whimsy and individuality.
As you make plans to redesign
spaces within your home, watch for
these trends in 2019 to support your
lifestyle needs and design aspirations.
Nordic Noir
If you crave simplicity and
cleanliness, embrace the Scandinavian
approach to design that’s all about
moderation. Nordic Noir upholds
values of minimalism and timeless
devotion to well-made elements that
are beautiful in their own simplicity.
Muted colors like blue-gray and pale
rose come to life on walls and in fabrics.
Doors made of dark metal and wood
paired with glass panels bring natural
light and warmth into the home.
Urban country
This trend brings the look and feel
of rural living to urban spaces by
pairing crisp white and warm neutrals
with ornate fi xtures. Elements like
a craftsman-style front door with
sidelights help to accentuate the home’s
original detailing, while well-craft ed,
handmade pieces bring the heart and
soul of country living into the space.
Urban Country is perfect for the fastpaced
urbanite looking to live a more
balanced, slow-paced lifestyle.
“These macro-trends infl uence our
home design choices, down to the style
of a front door,” said Lorena Morales,
creative director for Masonite
International, a leading designer and
manufacturer of interior and exterior
doors. “With about 800 square feet
of design space to work with, doors
should play a pivotal role in the design
of any home. A homeowner can begin
to transform a room’s entryway from
Urban Country to Nordic Noir simply
by choosing a door with glass that’s
clear over glass with iron caming.
Materials, textures and colors are
incredibly impactful elements
in these trends.”
Rustic luxury
Geared toward those who need a
personal space where they can restore
energy and fi nd balance, Rustic Luxury
design helps homeowners disconnect
from the demands of everyday
life. With this trend, the focus is on
creating harmony between natural
and architectural design elements.
Try mixing sculptural design pieces
and greenery with natural wood
doors and concrete benches for a
calming counterbalance to frenetic,
fast-paced living.
Pretty and calm
As female buying-power continues to
increase, spaces are being redesigned to
fi t the lifestyles of modern women who
oft en appreciate both contemporary
and traditional design. Biophilic
elements mixed with pale-hued colors,
luxurious touches and textured glass
doors are all key features for Pretty
and Calm design. To achieve this style,
play with textures that feature warm
yet bold colors like pale blue, sunshine
yellow and sage. Don’t be afraid to
experiment with dissimilar materials
to fi nd the right combination of interest
and comfort.
“Trends like Pretty and Calm lean
on neutrals that are more compelling
than beige to create beautiful and
calm interiors,” said Kate Rumson,
interior designer and founder of The
Real Houses of Instagram. “When
these pale hues are layered with dark,
smoky colors like blacks and grays, this
trend can appeal to nearly everyone.
To complete the room, pair an ornate
door featuring glass or polished nickel
hardware with a soft fi nish to create a
design element that’s timeless.”
Live and work
If you’re one of more than 3.4 million
Americans working from home at
least half of the time, you may require
transitional spaces that accommodate
both productivity and downtime. To
adopt this design trend, consider the
use of furniture and products that
can serve multiple purposes. For
example, modern barn doors in bold
tones of vibrant orange or cool blue can
provide privacy during work hours
and serve as an industrial design
accent off -hours.
Mediterranean escape
If you classify yourself as a
traveler, you may favor the style of
Mediterranean Escape. People who
travel tend to bring blended infl uences
from various cultures home. This
trend helps homeowners showcase
the intricate detail and culture in
those treasured pieces. Paired with
wrought iron accents, warm colors
and arched doorways, Mediterranean
Escape adds sophistication and story to
nearly any space.
Trends don’t have to impede
individual design. Global infl uences
like sustainability, craftsmanship
and simplicity can be the foundation
for creating an environment tailored
to meet unique lifestyles and needs.
Find more information and 2019 design
inspiration at MasoniteTrends.com.
Decoding door styles
Swinging Door: This is a hinged
door that swings into or out of a room
and is the most standard interior
door application.
Bifold Door: A folding door that has
several sections that fold in pairs.
Bifolds are most commonly made
for closets but may also be used
between rooms.
Bypass Door: A bypass door consists
of two or more sections that can slide
in either direction along one axis
on parallel overhead tracks so that
they slide past each other. They are
most commonly used as closet doors
to access one side of the closet at a
time. The doors in a bypass unit will
overlap slightly when viewed from
the front to eliminate any visible gap
between them.
Barn Door: An on-trend interior door
option that uses externally mounted
hardware to allow the door to slide
over an opening without taking the
space needed for a swinging door.
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