Piling on the Layers - New Trends in Home Decor

The new trends are synonymous with layer upon sexy, cozy, trendy layer. When it comes to home décor, layering can include a variety of elements. Keep extra pillows on hand for seating in front of the fire or on a patio or even playing board games on the floor. Throw blankets on the arms and backs of furniture for impromptu naps. Soft background music can be layered under the lively conversation of your next dinner party. You can even layer glowing candlelight over dim lighting to set the mood for an intimate gathering.

Top Two Trends

Velvet Drapes - Nothing is sexier than red velvet drapes - and nothing is more chic than white velvet. Period. This is where modern meets classic meets hip and funky. Luxury and style converge to make this the hottest trend in home décor this season.

Sheer Drapes - Following the lead of London's Sanderson Hotel, wispy sheer fabric layered, well – everywhere, or underneath velvet drapes are all the rage. Use them to provide sheer privacy on windows or as chic virtual walls and room separators. Hot trend: line all your walls with sheer white drapes and hang your paintings in front of the drapes, in oversized gold or silver frames.

Tips & Tricks

The following layering elements can help you create your own cozy haven:

Toss richly patterned cashmere, velvet-trimmed woolen or tasseled chenille throws over sofas, armchairs or ottomans to add warmth and style to shabby furnishings.

Stack piped cushions three or four deep by the TV or fireplace; they're perfect to grab when watching movies or roasting marshmallows.

Throw pillows in unexpected places, like on each of your dining-room chairs.

Drape tables with patterned quilts, floor-length paisleys or wool throws, and cover them with bowls of fruit, jewel-toned poinsettias, antique lamps, and leather-bound books.

Layer area rugs on wall-to-wall carpeting to define areas of a room, like a games table or reading corner. Patterned Oriental or brilliantly colored Turkish kilim rugs look great over neutral carpeting. Non-slip pads help to ensure area rugs won't bunch or slide.

Slip-cover hard dining room chairs for winter comfort; cushions in the car can make long trips more bearable.

Replace regular lampshades with jewel-toned ones dripping with crystals.

Little side tables near sofas and armchairs are a great way to add layers to your living room or den.

Replace your old curtains with velvet ones, which will help keep in the warmth and keep out any unwanted light.

Even your walls can be layered with tapestries hung amidst paintings, photos and other wall art.

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