'This Just In'

Can’t decide between the Victorian armchair or the klismos? Don’t know whether to go neutral, or be a bit more daring with the color of your living walls?

Hear what the experts on msn.com dictate as the new décor trends for 2010. I will tell you which trends I agree with, and others which are, well… off the mark.

Mad for ‘Mad Men’ - In

The 1960s New York drama has made tweed pantsuits and floral dresses a thing of the present when it comes to fashion. According to design consultant C. Davis Remignanti, it is a matter of time before the ‘Mad Men’ effect takes a hold of interiors.

Look for retro, sleek, low-lying furniture that is minimalist to its core, he says. Personally, I think the trend towards retro furniture has been around since the Ikea revolution. Except now we can expect other big-time retailers to get in on the trend.

All Natural - In

Spring-Summer Collections witnessed a surge in tribal and aboriginal influences. From the Sahara to the Native American woodlands, it won’t be long before ethnic-inspired textiles and rich, earth tones will eventually turn up in the home.

Colors like amber, deep red, sand colors and even teal, a director of color marketing named Jackie Jordan predicted, will appear in African-inspired designs and crafts. The décor world has long-awaited this trend, which in my mind has shied away from depth and character and looked to a more inexpressive and characterless design aesthetic.

Go Klismos – In

I am bit skeptical that this reported trend will take off, being that the ancient Greek style chair (going back thousands of years) is not the most comfortable for your keister. Modern klismos chairs (above) with an upholstered seat, however, can be quite comfortable. But the design consultant on msn.com is certain the design ‘is really taking off.’ Perhaps at trade shows, is what I say.

For those unfamiliar with the klismos, it is a classic chair with a semi-circular backing. The director’s chair is a modern adaptation of the klismos chair, which makes you feel as if you are being cradled in your seat.

-S. Gonzalez

*Photo courtesy of apartmenttherapy.com; msn.com; www.buffaloah.com