Popular Interior Design Secrets for 2009

Each year, just like cars and clothing, home decor trends come and go. One year, modern and funky is all the rage, and the next year it is creamy, chippy and cottage chic. This year is no different and here are our favorites for hot interior design treatments for 2009.

1) Wrought Iron is Making a Strong Comeback – most homeowners are choosing metal, and specifically cast iron in their family houses. This can be home decorating accents done in cast iron such as a baker’s rack in the kitchen, towel racks in the bath and powder room. It can also be more extensive with the use of wrought iron on cabinet and door hinges and knobs; outside house elements in metal instead of the expected stained wood and creating a fireplace mantel shelf or staircase railing out of wrought iron for a strong yet graceful decorator touch.

2) The Gorgeous Marriage of Wood and Metal – In 2009, many families, house building and home remodeling companies are mixing the richness of solid wood with the modern elegance of metal. This treatment is popular on stairwells, terraces, fireplace surrounds and even the front porch. Not only is this treatment visually stunning to look at, but the hard wearing aspect means it is a wise investment that will last for decades.

3) The Exterior Revival of Corbels – Coming back in 2009 is the use of hand carved corbels and wooden corbels on the exterior facade of a family home. So many DIY home owners are restoring old houses in trendy and historic cities, and the use of antique corbels and over-sized, large corbel embellishments is a must to bring back the real splendor of an old home.

4) The Feature Staircase – In the 80s and early 90s, staircases in home interior design were an afterthought and something meant to fade into the background. In 2009 and beyond, the stairs as a focal point of the home is experiencing a big comeback. This trend includes the daring use of wrought iron and quality wood balusters and railings, as well as creative takes on paint finishes for stairway parts.

Including any of these touches to your personal space will be a good investment. Furthermore, these are not fleeting trends that will be here today and gone tomorrow. Instead, these would be considered interior design treatments that will serve you well for years and years.