1) Black is Back​​​​​​​​​​
In a big way ! Add it to your home as a bold graphic wallpaper or recover some old chair in a crisp black and white fabric with a nature motif or a geometric pattern.
The black and white duo , like a well fitted tuxedo is a combination that will always be timeless and fun !

2) Animal Patterns
Animal patterns like elephants or dogs not necessarily animal prints like leopard or zebra are a big trend in 2013. Use on upholstery, wallpaper, bedding and accessories.

3) Feathered out
Feathers are everywhere in 2013 , decorative accessories and accents in your home. Find them as motifs on all types of fabrics and lighting or even artwork.​

4) Gold  & Metallics
Gold accents and finishes throughout the home are a super trend in 2013 . . Whether you want to cover an entire couch in a glamorous gold fabric or simply add accents of it in your lighting , ornaments and picture frames – gold and brass is timeless and adds opulence to any room .​

5) Colour of the year - Emerald
Paint an entire wall in a room in emerald and combine with fresh white accessories for a cost effective way to have a trendy home.
Or introduce this beautiful colour into your room with some bold accessories , paint some of your existing furniture pieces in an emerald enamel to make them a focal point or recover old dining chair seats in a fun geometric and white emerald fabric .​​​​​​​​​​​​

6) Be Inspired by nature
Fresh nature inspired accessories and bringing the outside in as much as possible is what’s hot in 2013. Add some interest to your server or coffee table by grouping together some shells, corals, stones or driftwood pieces . . . something as simple as a beautiful green delicious monster leaf in a clear glass vase can create this trend and is also an easy but effective way of bringing the “green” in.​