How 2013’s Design Trends Will Fit Your Lounge

2013 is underway and many of those who are planning to redecorate their homes this year will already be looking for inspiration. The trends that will be taking over living rooms across the country are a steady development on last year’s, and will see nature, Victoriana and lace become huge focal points in interior design. However, there are those who wish to redecorate who have purchased expensive and long-lasting items of furniture such as sofas, cabinets and pop up TV cabinets. This guide runs down the themes that will be on trend this year and discusses how the smallest changes can make a room hit all the right notes without making wholesale furniture changes.

Retro Botanicals

The 1950s have been huge for some time in interior design, and the plant-inspired patterns that have governed the last few years in many living areas are not fading anytime fast. Vintage-inspired wallpapers in blues and yellows make this kitsch and cool look really pop, though going overboard with pattern can make the room seem too busy and cluttered. Choosing a feature wall and covering it with patterned wallpaper is enough to add a 50s edge to a living room, and the look works best with dark wood for tables and motorized TV cabinets, and plain upholstery such as leather or suede. If the basics and foundations of the room are plain, they can always be altered by using patterned cushions, curtains and other fabrics.

Forestry

In a different spin on the natural theme, a darker, more ‘foresty’ theme is becoming more and more popular this year. Exposed wood beam in houses definitely contribute to this look, with chunky rustic furniture and neutral walls. This look is perfect for the dark-wood and more modern TV lift cabinets, as they give an earthy feel that is greatly complemented by deep purples, greens and browns. Even the addition of burning incense or candles can add a more natural and forest-like feel to a room.

Lovely in Lace

Lace has proved a hit on many catwalks for the past few years, with designers adoring the luxury material. Now it has come to the home, and because of its delicate and relatively small composition, it is easy to add a lacy edge to a room. The main elements of this look are in the detail; lace-trimmed cushions, lace films over windows, candles with lace holders or even, if extravagance is the key, a huge rug with a lace design. Existing furniture need not even be altered for this look; the traditional pop up TV cabinets with their ornate carvings and authentic wood grains look perfect with this trend, and the whole look will add a certain sense of ladylike delicacy to any space.

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Apple Working On New TV Set

The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Apple is working with a number of Asian manufacturers in order to create a device which will change the way television is viewed in the home. The as yet unnamed device will either be a TV set itself, or an altered version of the set-top box which is already on the market. Although the project is still considered to be in its early stages of testing and manufacture, Hon Hai Industries, one of Apple’s main collaborators, is said to be designing the device, and Apple is said to be in talks with cable companies and other content providers about their future launch.

Reports about Apple’s approach into the world of television have been long-standing. The late Steve Jobs dropped many hints about the project, which he said would integrate with the iCloud service and would have the most accessible and simple user interface imaginable. But despite the near-constant rumours, the Apple TV has not yet materialised, and though the eventual launch is highly likely, it won’t be within the next few years.

This means that those considering updating their television sets or their pop up television cabinets have plenty of time to select and enjoy a new device before the new Apple TV is launched. LED and plasma screen televisions are hitting the height of their powers right now, with prices falling and technology becoming more and more advanced. Those planning to purchase a new television set will need somewhere equally advanced in which to display their device.

Motorized TV cabinets house flat-screen televisions when they are not in use, and display them expertly when they are. Aesthetically, they fit with the interior of any lounge or living space, with contemporary and traditional styles both available. Whether opting for the glossy curves of a modern unit or the ornate carvings that become a focal point of a more retro-looking room, the cabinets can house any television perfectly whilst waiting for the Apple TV to be launched.

The TV lift cabinets also feature a universal television stand, which fits the majority of existing flat-screen television sets. It can be adjusted to hold different brands and models perfectly, elevating them to a viewable height and retracting them when they are not being used. This universal display unit will also be a great aspect of the unit when the Apple TV does come onto the market; the Apple device is almost certain to be as thin as many of its newer handheld devices, and will fit the existing stand with ease. Those investing in these stands now will see a home for their television for many years to come, whether Apple eventually launch their long-awaited TV set or not.

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