Blinkdecor : Eye On Design :

2008 promises to be an exciting year in interior design, without being overtly 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 and 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