Top 10 Interior Design and Home Remodeling Trends for 2015

1. U-Socket:

Apple devices reign in most households, so the new U-Socket wall plug has two built-in USB ports to power devices including iPhones, gaming devices, digital cameras, Kindles and iPads. The U-Socket also has a smart sensor that allows it to shut off when the device is fully charged � an environmentally friendly feature that prevents �vampire drain.�

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2. Kicking the Shower to the Curb:

Showers are becoming more popular than tubs. �Homeowners are looking to embellish the �shower experience� rather than the tub experience,� says Neil Kelly Design Consultant Kathleen Donohue. An increasingly popular feature is the curb-less shower.

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3. Stand Alone Tubs:

If homeowners want a tub experience in 2014, it�s likely they will select a free standing tub as a structural element, which takes up much less space in the room than the old tiled-in tub deck.

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4. Floating Shelves:

Cabinets can make or break a kitchen design, and Neil Kelly design consultant Fabian Genovesi likes to break up the cabinet layout. �I design kitchens that are not just long runs of cabinets but that are broken up into different sections,� says Fabian. �Don�t take up all the space with cabinets. Have floating shelves, open spaces, and room to hang wall art.�

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5. Cobalt Blue:

While designers may disagree on what constitutes some trends in 2014, on one subject they all agree: Bright colors are most certainly �in.� Neil Kelly Design Consultant Suzie Atkin says cobalt blue is a particularly hot color.

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6. From Modern to Modest:

The industrial modern d�cor of 2013 will morph into a more relaxed, more classic and modest look in 2014. While stone, metal, and wood will still be popular, expect a more relaxed feel and rounded designs with earth shades and raw metal finishes.

7. Self-Expression:

Whether it�s bold use of color or ornamentation, homeowners won�t be afraid to express their personality. Jeweled colors, gilded frames, and layered textiles will be methods of self-expression in 2014.

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8. Multigenerational Living:

Neil Kelly Design Consultant Barbara Murphy is helping clients design bathrooms outfitted with multigenerational features that can accommodate aging parents or boomerang kids. Wall mounted sinks for wheelchairs, walk-in bathtubs, and motion sensing faucets can make the bath a better experience for everyone,� she says.

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9. Eco-friendly Cabinets:

2014 incorporates looks from Mother Nature, and cabinets will be no exception. Earth-friendly cabinets with no added formaldehyde and non-toxic glues, binders, and finishes will rise in demand. Neil Kelly has seen a rise in inquiries from people with chemical sensitivity.

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10. Urban Downsizing:

Downsizing continues to be a long-term trend. 2014 will see people interested in living in smaller spaces that are closer to urban downtowns rather than larger houses in the suburbs.

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