When I'm helping design a space, I'm often asked what is hot right now or what are other people doing? Well I could tell you, but does that really matter to you? If it does fine, and if you change often trendy might be great, but you have to love it for what it is not for the trendiness of it. You may not care for chocolate brown paired with a pale blue-gray or dark espresso furniture.
Keep the big hard-to-change items classic and accessorize with trendy pieces. For example Dried Mustard (Benjamin Moore 2158-10) or Big Sur Blue (Ralph Lauren IB93) might be hot colors for '09, but in 10 years do you want your bathroom tile or countertop to be that color? I've helped many people work around pink tile from the '50's or country blue countertops from the '80's and it is often a challenge. With today's housing market being what it is, people are staying in their homes longer so take this into consideration when choosing your more permanent design elements. And, if you do decide to sell your house it will be an easier sell.
Go with trendy colors for your bathroom rugs or towels, knick-knacks, or even bedding.
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