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As they do each year, Pantone has officially released their Color of the Year for 2014. Sometimes these colors can be bold and somewhat challenging to incorporate into your home in simple ways. 

Our designer Rebecca Pollard is back for another guest post, giving us her thoughts on the new color of the year and ways we all can incorporate this year's color into our homes.

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If you have a Pinterest account or pay attention to design trends somewhat regularly, then by now you know the Pantone Color of the Year for 2014 is "Radiant Orchid."  This color is a blend of pinks and purples with cool undertones.  While we love our neutrals and monochromatic color schemes, I am so excited about using this color in my designs this year.  

Since orchids are found in nature, this is an easier color to incorporate into designs than you might think. As with all design trends, they come and go, so if you aren't entirely convinced this color is for you, we have assembled our favorite accessories (plus a few other items) to help you incorporate this look into your home.

Topics: interior design, inspiration

Buying your first house is exciting. Having a place that is all your own where you have free reign and a blank canvas to design and furnish however you want is both thrilling and overwhelming. There could be renovations on the horizon or simply paint colors to select or furnishings to buy. Regardless of what your next steps for your new home are, there are common mistakes that many first-time home buyers make shortly after purchasing their home.

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Choosing paint colors for your home can sometimes be challenging. We blogged about how to choose paint colors for your home in general, describing the best color schemes as well as our favorite neutral paint colors. But, one of the trickiest rooms to design and paint can be your bathroom.

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I'm sure you have heard of a show called Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The one with the beloved Ty Pennington and where it seems the impossible happens with a home being constructed in a matter of days. And the beautiful moment when that bus rolls away to reveal a family's dream home results in chills and tears down every viewer's face.

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Accessories help make a home unique. They tell a story about the owners and their style and are an ideal way to fill a space with personality. But, there is an art to styling accessories. In order for them to make a beautiful statement in a space, they must be arranged and grouped in a visually appealing way. Accessories that are haphazardly placed with little consideration to visual appeal could have a negative impact to the look of a space.

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Brass and copper are making a comeback in interior design. What was once a trend in the late 80s and 90s is making its way into our homes once again. But fear not - the 'new' brass and copper are great materials for providing warmth and richness to a room, something that's perfect for the fall season. 

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Those of you with kids know it can be hard to keep your home from looking like a tornado ripped through it. On any given day, you might have toys strewn all over the floor or piles of miscellaneous items on your furniture and counters. And what about that expensive sofa you recently bought that now has a red spaghetti stain from dinner last night?

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In addition to a new color forecast on the horizon in interior design, the fashion industry also has their own predictions and trends for the fall season. The color predictions might be similar, but the way they are incorporated can be subtly or vastly different.

Topics: interior design, seasonal