{"id":5754,"date":"2017-03-14T13:08:17","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T17:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/?p=5754"},"modified":"2017-03-14T13:08:17","modified_gmt":"2017-03-14T17:08:17","slug":"interior-design-trends-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/interior-design-trends-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Interior Design Trends 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Interior design trends are taking a definite turn in 2017. Some tried-and-true elements that have anchored d\u00e9cor for nearly a decade are on their way out, making room for fresh, new interior expression.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3695\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/MDI-8-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mixing Past &amp; Present<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At MDI, we\u2019ve been ahead of this trend for years. Most of our Charleston and Kiawah Island clients have a lovely mix of heirlooms and antiques that they want to blend with contemporary furnishings and art. Margaret\u2019s own house is one of our favorite examples of how the past and present can be beautifully combined. Don\u2019t feel like you have to keep to one period in your home \u2013 2017 trends give you permission to create your own unique spaces.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3796\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/MDI-111-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Smaller Furniture <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Space is a premium in most Charleston homes, and oversized furniture takes up too much real estate. Look for more visually interesting, compact furnishings in this year\u2019s design, and see if you\u2019re inspired to make a little more room in your own house.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5667\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HOP-Margaret-Donaldson-224-Eagle-Point-176397-min-1600x1153-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1160\" height=\"836\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Custom Panels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Appliances that disappear behind custom-made panels make kitchens look sleek and streamlined.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5398\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-03-at-11.09.39-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"813\" height=\"537\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quartz Counters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Granite is also disappearing from kitchens as engineered quartz and marble takes its place. Quartz and quartzite are more durable than granite and marble lends an old-world elegance to modern design.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5623\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/HOP-Margaret-Donaldson-424-Elk-Knob-2016-192351-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1203\" height=\"1800\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Original Art<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Personalized, lived-in spaces are the benchmark for 2017 design trends. That means art prints are out and original art is in. This is a great year to start your own art collection or add a few new special pieces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interior design trends are taking a definite turn in 2017. 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