Comments on: Looking Back: The Decade in Design http://southernhospitalityblog.com/looking-back-the-decade-in-design/ Adventures in Decorating, Thrifting, Cooking & Gardening Wed, 23 May 2012 10:59:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: bblackmoor http://southernhospitalityblog.com/looking-back-the-decade-in-design/comment-page-1/#comment-98980 bblackmoor Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:15:54 +0000 http://southernhospitalityblog.com/?p=4084#comment-98980 It's now 2012, and I don't see stainless steel or granite getting any less popular. Why would it? Stainless Steel and granite are super-durable and easy to maintain. Porous stone countertops or synthetic countertops are never going to be as long-lasting as granite, and a painted kitchen appliance will never be as timeless and durable as stainless steel. Oil-rubbed bronze does seem to have hit the saturation point. I think it's good for accent pieces or light fixtures, but I wouldn't do a whole house in it. Personally, I still rather like antique brass. It's never really been in style, but it's never really been out of style, either. It’s now 2012, and I don’t see stainless steel or granite getting any less popular. Why would it? Stainless Steel and granite are super-durable and easy to maintain. Porous stone countertops or synthetic countertops are never going to be as long-lasting as granite, and a painted kitchen appliance will never be as timeless and durable as stainless steel.

Oil-rubbed bronze does seem to have hit the saturation point. I think it’s good for accent pieces or light fixtures, but I wouldn’t do a whole house in it.

Personally, I still rather like antique brass. It’s never really been in style, but it’s never really been out of style, either.

]]> By: Dave http://southernhospitalityblog.com/looking-back-the-decade-in-design/comment-page-1/#comment-53227 Dave Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:59:29 +0000 http://southernhospitalityblog.com/?p=4084#comment-53227 Just from a practicality point of view, stainless steel is not gonna disappear. It has to be the easiest to clean and maintain, and just happens to look good if used right too. Im still not too sure about it in the home though, it can look a bit harsh. Just from a practicality point of view, stainless steel is not gonna disappear. It has to be the easiest to clean and maintain, and just happens to look good if used right too. Im still not too sure about it in the home though, it can look a bit harsh.

]]> By: mary http://southernhospitalityblog.com/looking-back-the-decade-in-design/comment-page-1/#comment-46650 mary Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:19:10 +0000 http://southernhospitalityblog.com/?p=4084#comment-46650 As my sister would say, "I have an opinion but it might not be the popular one." Sorry, no stainless steel appliances for me. I think it makes a kitchen look ready for an autopsy. Can't go wrong with white, it makes every colour in the room look clean and bright. I just finished distressing a 70's oak table and chairs so I hope it's here to stay. It looks like my Gramma used to come for tea and gave it to me in her will. Furniture and accessories that suggest personal history and travels are classics. If you can't tell your guests about taking down that zebra on safari, best to skip the rug. I'm a fan of eclectic decor, leaves people wondering how exciting your life may be. Beadboard is my building supply staple, it can enhance and problem solve any wall. But my house is nearly 100 years old, so it works. Oiled bronze and brushed nickel aren't going anywhere. It's the bright metals, brass and chrome, that have had their time. Too distracting. As my sister would say, “I have an opinion but it might not be the popular one.” Sorry, no stainless steel appliances for me. I think it makes a kitchen look ready for an autopsy. Can’t go wrong with white, it makes every colour in the room look clean and bright. I just finished distressing a 70′s oak table and chairs so I hope it’s here to stay. It looks like my Gramma used to come for tea and gave it to me in her will. Furniture and accessories that suggest personal history and travels are classics. If you can’t tell your guests about taking down that zebra on safari, best to skip the rug. I’m a fan of eclectic decor, leaves people wondering how exciting your life may be. Beadboard is my building supply staple, it can enhance and problem solve any wall. But my house is nearly 100 years old, so it works. Oiled bronze and brushed nickel aren’t going anywhere. It’s the bright metals, brass and chrome, that have had their time. Too distracting.

]]> By: Jeannine @ Small and Chic http://southernhospitalityblog.com/looking-back-the-decade-in-design/comment-page-1/#comment-46645 Jeannine @ Small and Chic Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:46:38 +0000 http://southernhospitalityblog.com/?p=4084#comment-46645 If we all keep blogging, we'll look back at these posts years from now and laugh at our predictions. :) I don't think stainless is going anywhere. As long as commercial kitchens remain full of stainless steel, the home cook will want it. On the commercial side, stainless isn't a trend. It's the standard. Likewise, I don't think beadboard is going t be any more or less popular in the future because it isn't "in style". It's a classic element that is found in certain types of home. Christopher Peacock might be the best barometer for those who want to see what's going to be "big" next. I'm not entrenched in the world of kitchen design to know if there is someone else to watch, but I think he's been ahead of trend on a few things. Guess what's on his website right now? Two tone kitchens unlike the white/black island ones we all know. Ones with walnut-looking wood and gray. It looks icky to me now, but I imagine in a year or two, I'll be gushing over his colors. If we all keep blogging, we’ll look back at these posts years from now and laugh at our predictions. :)

I don’t think stainless is going anywhere. As long as commercial kitchens remain full of stainless steel, the home cook will want it. On the commercial side, stainless isn’t a trend. It’s the standard.

Likewise, I don’t think beadboard is going t be any more or less popular in the future because it isn’t “in style”. It’s a classic element that is found in certain types of home.

Christopher Peacock might be the best barometer for those who want to see what’s going to be “big” next. I’m not entrenched in the world of kitchen design to know if there is someone else to watch, but I think he’s been ahead of trend on a few things.

Guess what’s on his website right now? Two tone kitchens unlike the white/black island ones we all know. Ones with walnut-looking wood and gray. It looks icky to me now, but I imagine in a year or two, I’ll be gushing over his colors.

]]> By: Are Granite Countertops on Their Way Out? http://southernhospitalityblog.com/looking-back-the-decade-in-design/comment-page-1/#comment-46626 Are Granite Countertops on Their Way Out? Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:54:24 +0000 http://southernhospitalityblog.com/?p=4084#comment-46626 [...] Southern Hospitality has an interesting post about the trends we may be leaving behind. It suggests that granite countertops and maple cabinets became overused as the “builder’s basic” of spec houses during the 2000’s, which threatens to date the houses that have them in the next decade. [...] [...] Southern Hospitality has an interesting post about the trends we may be leaving behind. It suggests that granite countertops and maple cabinets became overused as the “builder’s basic” of spec houses during the 2000’s, which threatens to date the houses that have them in the next decade. [...]

]]> By: decorate with original art http://southernhospitalityblog.com/looking-back-the-decade-in-design/comment-page-1/#comment-39951 decorate with original art Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:03:20 +0000 http://southernhospitalityblog.com/?p=4084#comment-39951 [...] of the decade of the 2000’s is Tuscan, as I touched on back in January in this post about the Decade of Design.  Now,  let me just say, I absolutely LOVE Italy.  I spent some time there 20 years ago and have [...] [...] of the decade of the 2000’s is Tuscan, as I touched on back in January in this post about the Decade of Design.  Now,  let me just say, I absolutely LOVE Italy.  I spent some time there 20 years ago and have [...]

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]]> By: Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage http://southernhospitalityblog.com/looking-back-the-decade-in-design/comment-page-1/#comment-35942 Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:02:35 +0000 http://southernhospitalityblog.com/?p=4084#comment-35942 Hi Rhoda, I know this is a few days late, but I wanted to chime in... hope that's ok. In the next couple of months I will be painting my living room. In my old house it was Tiffany box blue, in my living room now it's the same Tiffany shade. Now that we are about to put beadboard (I don't think it's trendy either, btw), I think I'm going with a lighter aqua, but still in the same feel. I don't think it will be going out of "style" anytime soon, since "Thunderbird" and "TIffany Box" blues are classic, timeless colors. Am I right or should I go with white? Gina Hi Rhoda,

I know this is a few days late, but I wanted to chime in… hope that’s ok. In the next couple of months I will be painting my living room. In my old house it was Tiffany box blue, in my living room now it’s the same Tiffany shade. Now that we are about to put beadboard (I don’t think it’s trendy either, btw), I think I’m going with a lighter aqua, but still in the same feel. I don’t think it will be going out of “style” anytime soon, since “Thunderbird” and “TIffany Box” blues are classic, timeless colors. Am I right or should I go with white?

Gina

]]> By: Barb Boyack http://southernhospitalityblog.com/looking-back-the-decade-in-design/comment-page-1/#comment-35525 Barb Boyack Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:25:15 +0000 http://southernhospitalityblog.com/?p=4084#comment-35525 Rhoda, great post and food for thought. We have downsized..maybe a tad too much..We thought that 2600 square feet was too big, and it was for us, especially the power bills and cleaning, but now we are at 1400 square feet and I think a happy medium would have been about 1800-2000. I don't have enough wall space or storage space, but then whats to say I would have enough with 500 square feet more..Probably not! I have had stainless appliances and yes I like the look of them, but they are a witch to keep clean. I prefer white appliances myself and that's what I have here. Black is fine too, but shows dust, lol. I have white tile on my counters here and yes, I would like a light color granite and that might come in the future. Our home was such a steal we grabbed it last spring and doing some fix up as we can, although it's perfectly liveable as is.. Rhoda, great post and food for thought. We have downsized..maybe a tad too much..We thought that 2600 square feet was too big, and it was for us, especially the power bills and cleaning, but now we are at 1400 square feet and I think a happy medium would have been about 1800-2000. I don’t have enough wall space or storage space, but then whats to say I would have enough with 500 square feet more..Probably not!
I have had stainless appliances and yes I like the look of them, but they are a witch to keep clean. I prefer white appliances myself and that’s what I have here. Black is fine too, but shows dust, lol. I have white tile on my counters here and yes, I would like a light color granite and that might come in the future. Our home was such a steal we grabbed it last spring and doing some fix up as we can, although it’s perfectly liveable as is..

]]> By: HollyM http://southernhospitalityblog.com/looking-back-the-decade-in-design/comment-page-1/#comment-35513 HollyM Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:30:23 +0000 http://southernhospitalityblog.com/?p=4084#comment-35513 Trends that should be over: Faux French, to include burlap, lettering and numbering, crowns, blackboards, birdcages, fleur de lis, clock faces, etc . Ikea, et al. Ditto Ballard Designs. Shabby Chic, Pottery Barn-esque rooms with white slipcovers, seagrass rugs, and espresso/black wood. And, I know I'll be scorned here (cringe). . . beadboard. Yes, dear; beadboard. I'm sorry. ; ) Trends that should be over: Faux French, to include burlap, lettering and numbering, crowns, blackboards, birdcages, fleur de lis, clock faces, etc . Ikea, et al. Ditto Ballard Designs. Shabby Chic, Pottery Barn-esque rooms with white slipcovers, seagrass rugs, and espresso/black wood. And, I know I’ll be scorned here (cringe). . . beadboard. Yes, dear; beadboard.

I’m sorry. ; )

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