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If your home is in need of new furniture pieces and you’re curious about 2018’s hottest furniture trends, continue reading to discover 7 furniture trends which you may be interested in purchasing.

Furniture Trends for 2018:

1. Sleek leather sofas

Sleek, modern leather sofas are skyrocketing in popularity, so if you’re looking to invest in a high-quality piece of furniture which will look just as stylish in your home in five years as it does today, it’s well worth investing a high-quality leather sofa.

If your home has a traditional look and feel you may prefer to opt for a brown leather sofa, whilst if your home has a more modern vibe, you may want to consider purchasing a black leather sofa. Although you may also want to consider purchasing a bright, bold red leather sofa!  If you’re stuck on where to look for some new furniture pieces and ideas, Hudson Furniture has a large selection.

2. Leather coffee tables

If you don’t feel like switching out your current sofa, you may want to incorporate 2018’s leather furniture trend into your home, by purchasing a chic, stylish leather coffee table.

3. Ottomans

If you visit your local furniture store this year, you’ll notice that ottomans are an extremely trendy item this year. Not only will a patterned or leather ottoman add an extra touch of style to your lounge but ottomans are also practical as you’ll be able to use your ottoman as a footstool or a minute table to place your coffee cup or TV remotes on. Some ottomans even open up to reveal handy storage space.

4. Velvet pieces of furniture

If leather furniture doesn’t interest you or fit your home’s interior decor, you may prefer investing in stunning, luxurious velvet pieces. Such as a velvet chaise or a velvet sofa. If you browse online furniture stores for velvet pieces you’ll probably notice that the most popular colors of velvet furniture this year are dark hues such as navy, forest green, and burgundy.

5. Marble

Another furniture trend which you may want to experiment with is marble. By simply placing a marble coffee table or a marble kitchen island into your home, your home will instantly look more polished, luxurious and stylish.

6. Bright yellow pieces

If you’re not afraid to take risks and love bold colors, you may want to consider purchasing a bright yellow piece of furniture, which will make happier each time you look at it. If you’re on a budget, you can also create your own DIY yellow bookshelf or coffee table by purchasing a pot of yellow paint and a pot of furniture stain. Which you can layer over your coats of yellow paint.

7. L shaped sofas

L shaped sofas are perfect for large families or for individuals who frequently enjoy entertaining their friends and family members for house parties as they provide more seating than your average 2 or 3 seater sofa.

So if you want to give your home a new lease on life and are interesting in investing in a few new furniture pieces this year, it’s well worth deciding which of the furniture trends listed above, you’re most interested in.

Each new year comes with an exciting array of interior design ideas and 2018 is no exception. This year brings new style trends for everyone to enjoy. Gary G Friedman believes we’re seeing a blend of new looks coming into shape and a few old aesthetics coming back into the scene. From patterned ceiling décor to confident and assertive wallpapers, several interior design trends seem to stand out. So far, 2018 looks be a year of color, experimentation and thinking outside the box.

Statement Ceilings

Statement ceilings have become a growing trend this year. Gone are the days when the ceiling was just a wall to ignore or tone down. Instead, people are embracing this new trend by incorporating bold designs using textured or printed wallpaper, exposed beams, timber moldings or striking paint colors.

The Wallpaper Trend

Wallpaper is taking on a greater role as a work of art. From simple stripes to a botanical garden on the wall, wallpaper provides a great way to incorporate design and add texture to a wall. People are feeling braver with wallpaper than ever before. Rather than just paper feature walls, homeowners are taking the bold step to paper all four walls. The most recent techniques in printed vinyl are allowing the making of high quality, beautiful and strikingly detailed wallpapers. There’s also an increased acceptance of darker colors that exude confidence and assertiveness.

Mixing Finishes

Combining different elements and materials of interior design creates a more artistic feel and sophisticated look. Layering natural and painted woods, bare iron and stone with touches of metal is gaining popularity. Mixing different types of woods and blending pieces from different eras and styles without letting any theme or style dominate is the secret to success in mixing different materials for a harmonious feel.

Metals

Metals are again a force to reckon with in 2018. Copper lamps and accessories have served their time and silver is taking over as the new trend. Silver has the unique ability to add a cool yet elegant charm to interior décor. Picture frames, lamps and other accessories with the look of silver create a sense of class, especially when combined with other metallic shades or rich fabrics.

Materials with Purpose

2017 saw a wide array of sophisticated recycled materials emerge and take center stage in interior design. Interior tiles made from corn husks, leather alternatives made from pineapple leaves and furniture made entirely from cans are just but to mention a few. 2018 is an even more exciting year for design and materials. We are going to see a rise in materials being made with purpose. There’s a clear shift towards a design approach that considers our carbon footprint and society in a much more positive way.

Comfort

Overall, we’re leaning towards design that is more casual and focused on experience. The boundaries between work and leisure are getting blurrier. If you feel overwhelmed by making these choices yourself, you can look into an interior designer as well. This trend is reflected in furniture and surface finishes with fabrics such as velvet growing in popularity in 2018. Leisure-based designs such as those in restaurants and hospitals are finding their way into different sectors, from retail to office, fashion and beyond.

 If you have plans to remodel your home in the near future,CBI Tulsa has ideas to discover 5 invaluable home remodeling tips.

 5 Invaluable Home Remodelling Tips:

 1. Make sure to pack away all of your valuable items, before you start work on remodeling your home

 It’s well worth placing expensive items such as a grand piano, artwork and furniture into a safe storage unit until work has been completed on your home. As the last thing you want is for your builders to accidentally damage items which have a high monetary value or which hold sentimental value to members of your household.

 2. Make sure to include a completion date in your contract

 Unfortunately, many contractors and builders fail to complete jobs on time, which is inexcusable as when you pay for a service, you should demand a high level of service and professionalism. So if you want to increase your chances of your job being completed on time, to a high standard, it’s well worth including a completion date in your contract with your remodelers.

 You may even want to consider negotiating terms where your contractors are forced to give you a 10% discount, for every week which they run late. Just make sure to choose a realistic completion date, which both you and your chosen contractors are happy with. As there’s no point choosing a completion date, which your contractors will struggle to realistically meet.

 3. Set up a makeshift kitchen, which is located far away from the hustle and bustle of any construction which may be going on

 If you fail to set up a makeshift kitchen, you’ll soon grow tired of consuming takeout on a daily basis or having to rely on the generosity of your family and friends, in order to prepare your daily meals. What types of appliances do you need in order to create a functional makeshift kitchen? It’s well worth setting up a mini fridge, a microwave oven, and a jug, in order to be able to prepare a wide array of scrumptious dishes, without having to set foot in your everyday kitchen!

 4. Show your remodeling team sketches or photos of the type of work you’d like completed

 While you can opt to try and explain exactly what you’d like done to your house, it’s well worth helping out your chosen construction team by showing them sketches or photos of the type of work you’d like completed. As many individuals work best if they are given visual aids to work with as sometimes its hard to conceptualize words alone.

 5. Consider tearing down some of your house’s walls

 One way to completely makeover your home is to tear down some of the walls, in order to make your home feel more spacious. As an example, if there is a wall between your kitchen and dining room or your dining room and your lounge, it’s well worth tearing down your wall, in order to create an inviting indoor-outdoor flow.

 If you plan on completing a remodel of your home in the near future, simply refer back to this handy guide for invaluable advice, which will make remodeling your home a breeze.

 

 

Microblading seems to be everywhere right now. So when Sono Bello reviews the procedure, which supposedly gives people perfectly shaped, full, arched eyebrows, it is no surprise that people start to pay attention. The reason why they though it was time for this review is because more and more of their Bellevue, WA clients are asking about it, and because there have been more and more horror stories about the procedure as well.

The Problem with Microblading

Sono Bello has heard numerous comments from people who say microblading is something that they dont want to do ever again. On the amp, there are stories of people being left with zebra stripes for eyebrows and complaints about the companies completing the procedures not being helpful at all. However, according to Sono Bello, microblading can be done right and have fantastic effects, but that takes a little bit of research.

The most common complaints are about eyebrows not matching, people having allergic reactions, or even developing infections. The procedure, which is essentially a semi-permanent facial tattoo, lasts up to 18 months. It costs around $500 and means people have the perfect eyebrows for well over a year. Sono Bello says that those who have received the proper training can deliver this treatment and the results look like the real thing.

The issue is, however, that there is currently no requirement for formal training for microblading. In Bellevue, WA, the only thing that is needed is a state license, which can be obtained through the DOL. They do not, however, mandate exam or education requirements for the procedure at all. In fact, the only requirement is the completion of a bloodborne pathogen class and being over 18. The cost of a license is just $250.

All across the nation, complaints have been posted about problems with microblading. Experts like Sono Bello have also heard from many people who haven’t lodged a formal complaint, but who have come through their doors in the hopes of having their botched jobs fixed. While the procedure isn’t permanent, 18 months is a long time for someone to have misshapen, striped eyebrows.

Sono Bello is happy to see, however, that the DOL is looking at potential regulations. An Advisory Board has been formed that includes state inspectors, permanent cosmetic artists, and tattoo artists, and they are reviewing what can be done. Of greatest shock to Sono Bello, however, is the fact that the vast majority of complaints come from people who went to “clinics” that did not even have a state license. This could suggest that, even if the DOL puts regulations in place, it won’t make much of a difference.

Microblading, if done right, is a fantastic technique. Sono Bello recommends, therefore, that anyone who wants to have the procedure completed checks the DOL website firstly to determine whether the clinic or individual is licensed in the first place. If they are, they should spend some time asking questions about experience and training, and to check reviews from past patients.