2008 promises to be an exciting year in interior design, without being overly directional. In other words, eclecticism and personal style is encouraged, with a strong nod to organic form and function.

There are ways to introduce dynamic new design elements that will revitalize your space and not require a complete home makeover. Here are some hot trends to tap into to brighten up your home in the coming year!

DRAMATIC SCALE: Over-sized lamps, chandeliers and other home accessories infuse a modern elegance in any room. The move towards large-scale, graphic floral patterns in textiles and wallcoverings look especially fresh this season.

Resoures: Contemporarycloth.com , Rewire.com

STICKS &STONES: Organic, eco-conscious elements continue to meld with more traditional home decor. Bright white cotton duck looks effortlessly chic paired with aged wood and accented with funky fur pillows. Large river smooth stones make a great lamp base topped with a classic white drum shade.

Resource: Bleu Nature.com

INDIE CHIC: Uncover new talents and personalize your home with inexpensive, hand crafted pillows, mosaics and other decorative objects made from up and coming artisans.

Resource: pillow and tiles from Etsy.com

CUT-OUTS: Furniture pieces lighten up this season and include innovative design elements such as laser cut-out details or decorative carvings. The Prince Chair, designed by Louis Campbell, available through Spacemodern.com, features a distinctive laser-cut pattern that looks fresh and new. Red Egg introduces their latest collection, Moderne Maru, a fabulous series of Cane seating and tables with a contemporary, circle design throughout.


Resources: Space Modern.com, Red Egg.com