Keep Your Home on Top of Interior Design Trends
There are easy ways to update your décor without starting from scratch. The experts at the Vancouver Home + Design Show 2015 show you how…
Running from October 22 to the 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, the Vancouver Home + Design Show 2015 is expected to draw thousands of visitors, eager to discover the latest fall trends in home décor. Celebrity experts on hand will include Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot, of W Network’s Love it or List it Vancouver, Game of Homes Vancouver judge Cheryl Torrenueva and HGTV’s Open House Overhaul host Samantha Pynn, among many others.
In addition, attendees have at their disposal more than 325 of the industry’s finest Canadian renovation, decoration and landscaping specialists, who inspire with ideas and advice.
“We’re back at the Vancouver Convention Centre West and very happy to have tons of new features and celebrities to welcome us back to our new home,” says show director Tyson Kidd. “Check out Ottoman Empire at the main entrance, an all new designed Portobello West Market area and the BC Hydro Power Smart Dream House designed by Jamie Banfield Design.”
Kidd adds: “The Vancouver Home Show supports buying local and helping to keep many small businesses around for the long haul. On top of that, we have some truly inspirational exhibits and presenters that can help visitors get on track for a successful and satisfactory home overhaul, whether they're buying new, renovating their property or simply updating the look of their space.”
HGTV star Pynn will take to the stage and discuss sustainable ideas that don't cost a small fortune and ways to rethink how you use what you already possess.
"It isn't realistic to expect to change your decor with each new trend," she says. “There are ways to makeover your home that don't have you starting from scratch."
REW caught up with three guest speakers to get their advice on keeping your home updated – the easy way.
Sarah Gallop, principal designer and founder of Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (SGDI)
Gallop will offer ways to make the renovation process less stressful.
"Large renovations can take months and so it is like a short-term marriage with your contractor," adds Gallop. "I'll tell people what to look for in a renovator, how to survive a major renovation and how to prepare."
- people are becoming bolder with colour. Think pops of teal, eggplant and navy. "I just did a navy vanity in my bathroom and it looks stunning," adds Gallop. "Remember you can always repaint if you don't like the colour."
- greys have long been popular but try a warmer grey
- wallpapers are still in fashion. Lots of neutrals, big murals and textures. bold, graphic patterns for impact in small powder rooms or on a bedroom feature wall. "I just did a peacock feather wallpaper in a client's bathroom and it really makes a bold statement … very cool."
- white kitchens WILL never go away because they are so classic
- shabby chic is still in."Distressed pieces introduce softness, especially in contemporary decor that on their own can appear stark and cold."
- window coverings such as wood shutters and blinds still popular in transitional homes, however, roller shades that disappear into a pocket are uber hot in modern homes
- when it comes to wood, walnut is the leader because it goes with everything
Game of Homes Vancouver judge Cheryl Torrenueva:
"I'm talking to both DIY'rs and those who hire contractors about tricks and what you need to do before you even start on a renovation," she says. "I'll admit to all of the mistakes I've made over the years and offer my foolproof recipe for a successful design project."
- handmade artisan, one-of-a-kind unique finds - from pillows to wall treatments - add character and personality
- global influences are hot and getting hotter. Caribbean-inspired and Indian fabrics or Mexican artifacts
- fashion always dictates colours in home decor - navy, mustard really hot. "I'm so excited to see navy get its due … royal navy combined with mustard yellow looks fantastic," she adds.
- geometric, three-dimensional patterns but not herringbone or chevron, that's passé.
- glossy finished metallics
- light fixtures are not as industrial; going towards aged metallics such as antique brass, rose gold or bronze. "The style of the fixtures are streamlined, like teardrops," says Torrenueva.
- buy items that have lasting power - be mindful about the decor choices you make. "Ask yourself why you are buying something," she adds. "Are you in a rush to finish a room? It takes time to find just the right pieces."
- trendy items shouldn't be your most expensive buys
Samantha Pynn, HGTV host Open House Overhaul:
"Upcycle - work with what you have first off," says Pynn.
- painting kitchen and bathroom cabinetry will save you hundred of dollars
"Cabinetry is typically 30 per cent of the overall cost of a kitchen reno," she adds.
- move a painting to another room or move a chest of drawers to the entryway for a fresh new look
- white, dove grey and earthy neutrals go with everything
- instead of buying an expensive new couch, maybe it's only the seat cushions that need reupholstering
- Pynn is a big fan of reworking second hand furniture
- "I bought a dynamic 1970s retro lamp and spray painted it and added a new shade. Everyone comments on that lamp."
- Vancouver artisans work with felled and salvaged trees that end up being those signature pieces in your home - tabletops, shelving, coffee tables and more
- a reclaimed piece of marble added to an Ikea white chest of drawers was a hit with a client; a rustic bench from the cabin will make a real statement in a home. "It's about adding another interesting layer to a space."
- small changes can make a huge impact
The Vancouver Home + Design Show 2015 runs from October 22 to the 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. For more information or to purchase tickets to this year’s show, visit www.vancouverhomeanddesignshow.com or call 604-639-2288.
