36 The Courier sun • home & garden • SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com home & garden THE TOP HOME DECORATING TREND: INFUSING NATURAL ELEMENTS INTO THE DECOR Nature is bringing a breath of freshness into home decorating, but it’s more than just incorporating flowering pots or opening windows. The latest home decorating trend features natural elements in the textures and finishes of furniture and accessories, giving homeowners an elegant - and often calming result of blending nature and home living into a beautiful space. “We really want to see the handprint • The latest furniture design trends also reflect the growing popularity of organic materials and textures, Griffin says, whether it’s a table tops left in the natural oak wood finish, or driftwood incorporated into furniture or accessories. The pale gray coloring of driftwood, combined with honey or pale colors used on other furniture or the walls is opening up spaces - moving away from the darker colors. • The natural look isn’t just for the kitchen and living areas; it’s also perfect for the bathroom. • The era of matching all fabrics, styles and materials in a room has shifted Insurance of Program nature in our homes now,” says Elaine Griffin, New York interior designer and author of Design Rules. “Organic in the home is huge. It’s one of the biggest trends for the year, and it’s going to stay with us for a while.” Hartford into combining elements of all into a beautiful room setting, Griffin says. “All great rooms need a mixture of finishes for furniture, with something that’s painted, something that’s wood, something that’s a metallic gold leaf, something that’s ceramic,” she says. “That’s the secret to professionally styled rooms.” A trend to consider: the Belgiuminfluenced independent agent! Bring this elegance into your own home with the following decorating suggestions: • Bring exotic looks into your kitchen obligation quote: with new cabinets that go beyond the basic oak or cherry woods. Griffin suggests using rosewood or zebra wood - woods formerly reserved for custom furniture. And as both new construction and remodeling projects embrace the open floor plan concept, 3261982 cabinets are visible from several rooms, which makes it a style upgrade not only for the kitchen, but for adjacent spaces, as well. neo-industrial style, which brings a softer, natural yet industrial touch to rooms. “It’s a soft industrial. It means you’ve combined the wood elements with metal. And that metal could be gold leaf,” Griffin advises. AARP Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford Insurance Company and its affiliates, One Hartford Plaza, eligibility in most states. AARP does not employ or endorse price, however, could vary, and you will not have the advice, Now available from your local independent agent! Call Today for your FREE, no-obligation quote: +1-718-326-1982 Grace Moser GRACE MOSER INSURANCE AGENCY 73-06 METROPOLITAN AVENUE MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY, 11379 gracemoserinsurance@nyc.rr.com The AARP Automobile Insurance Program from The Hartford is underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance Company and its affiliates, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford CT 06155. CA license number 5152. AARP membership is required for Program eligibility in most states. AARP does not employ or endorse agents or brokers. You have the option of purchasing a policy directly from The Hartford. Your price, however, could vary, and you will not have the advice, counsel or services of your independent agent. Creating warm, comfortable surroundings infused with a sense of ecoelegance is why the natural elements trend has been so embraced. About to embark on your own remodel or home refresh? Be sure to explore how bringing natural elements-- whether they’re salvaged materials or realistic pretenders into your decor can enhance the ambiance of the room. Courtesy BPT Oil & Bioheat fuel. Savings. Service. Value. Oil Heat • Pricing plan options to suit your needs • SmartPay budget payment plan to help manage oil costs all year Ultra Low Sulfur Bioheat Fuel • Helps your system reduce air emissions by over 70% • Improves effi ciency for less maintenance & cleaner environment Call today for special offers! 1.866.539.5361 Oil | Natural Gas Heating | Cooling petro.com petro mobile connect on Additional terms and conditions may apply. Some services may not be available in all areas. NYC Lic. No. 1314079. ©2014 Petro. P_14473
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