Upcoming Spring Colors

Every year in the Spring, the color palette changes. Trends come and go based around these colors, and we tend to shift our home decor, furniture, and overall design themes as a result. It’s incredible, the amount of influence something as simple as a color palette can have, but it also makes a huge statement as to what we find appealing at any given time.

This year, of course, is no different. Pantone has been the standard for upcoming color trends for years. They release a ‘color of the year’ that defines trends for 365 days at a time. But, they also release color palette predictions based on seasons.

For the upcoming Spring season, it's all about getting back to the natural beauty that surrounds us in different ways. Spring is a time for vibrancy, and appreciating nature. Pantone's upcoming Spring colors absolutely reflect those moods. They're taking a page from Mother Nature's book with colors like Pale Dogwood, Greenery, and Niagara. More subdued and familiar tones like Kale, Hazelnut, and Lapis Blue also make the cut, blending the natural coloring surrounding us with comfortable items we're familiar with.

What better time to appreciate the beauty of the natural world than in a blooming, flourishing Spring? Niagara will lead the color palette as the 'it' color for the season. It's denim-like blue reflects an idea of relaxation, comfort, and familiarity. All of the great colors that make the 'top ten' list  for the season are designed to do exactly the same. So, as you take a look around you this Spring, and try to decide which color palette to focus on for your home. Take a page from Pantone's book, to select on trend poufs, picture frames, rugs, throws and other decorative pieces that reflect these color palettes. Not only will you be on trend, but nature's color palette will find its way into your home!

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Choosing the Best Mattresses for a Good Night Sleep

By Towne Home Furnishings

Mattresses – making the most of your sleep:

The difference between a foam mattress and a spring mattress might make all the difference if you’re having trouble sleeping. Did you know that the average person spends approximately 30% of their life sleeping? This means that the importance of a supportive mattress is imperative to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Why? How you sleep will directly affect how you feel and go about your daily activities. Therefore, it would be wise to say that you need to make the most of your sleep! Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of a memory foam mattress vs. a spring mattress;

Facts about spring mattresses:

·         It seems that one of the main reasons that springs are still being used in mattresses is because it is very inexpensive!  

·         Spring mattresses only give the illusion that they are supportive and comfortable, but they not provide sufficient pressure point relief.

·         Proper support with a spring mattress is not possible because one’s body does not push evenly on the coils.

·         A spring mattress loses about 16% of its firmness within the first year, but they can last about 10+ years.

Facts about foam mattresses:

·         With a foam mattress, pressure points are reduced, which in turn reduces tossing and turning – the leading cause of poor sleep. However, if you’re going to opt for a spring mattress, the firmer it is, the better.

·         Memory foam mattresses do not need to be flipped unlike spring mattresses. There is no maintenance required.

·         Allergies are significantly reduced with memory foam mattresses, as dust mites can only live on the surface and not on the inside of a solid block of foam.

·         Memory foam mattresses are temperature sensitive – this means the foam takes time to adjust to your body. The colder the room, the longer the mattress will take to adjust or recover its shape.

Now that you have the facts, you can decide which mattress suits your needs, if your budget permits you to make the choice.  

Refreshing Spring

By Towne Home Furnishings

There is nothing more refreshing than springtime! Flowers grow, day length increases and the weather gets warmer…so why not set up a fresh breeze and soothing atmosphere at home while the season is progressing? Spring is a synonym for renewal and the trendy teal color embodies new horizons.

What a perfect time to freshen up your home with the color that looks perfect with your mood! Here are a few suggestions to help you build up a trendy breezy spring house:

1. Not afraid of the big change?

Make the big decision to change your furniture completely! Buy new a sofa and allow yourself, your family and your guests a better comfort while sitting in your living room.

The color teal can definitely relax the atmosphere and brighten your room by giving it a fresh look. Sometimes even a single item like an accent chair can make the difference!

2. Accessorize! Home accents can help while styling your house if you are not ready for a complete make over.  Bring your relaxed mood to another level with decorative pillows, wall art, lamps, rugs, ottomans and so on…

Come on, get inspired by home accents and browse with your emotions. Today is the day you are springing into a refreshing teal!

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Balance Your Home Decor With Vases!

by Towne Home Furnishings

Sometimes we look at a room in the house and we think: “something is missing here! There are too many blank spaces.” A good way to resolve this feeling is to add some accent décor; vases can do a great job! Here are some tips on how to match vases to your homedécor:

For a big space, like in a corner of the living room, using a single big vase is trendy. Add some faux flowers and/or long branches to personalize it!

If you have many medium or small vases and they have a similar look, they will make a bigger impact and seem more important if you keep them in the same area.

For a vintage look, add off-white or beige vases.

To add some punch to a room, colorful ones will do the trick!

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2015 TRENDS: NEUTRAL PALETTE

by Towne Home Furnishings

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The New Neutral Palette

When decorating your living room, keep in mind one simple mantra—neutral works in any setting. Now if you’re afraid of expressing your personality with a neutral palette, think again.

Neutral Style Guide

The key to delivering a cohesive living room look is to stay within your palette, for all the elements in the room. For example, if your walls are a flat gray, consider incorporating some of these elements (all in tones of silver and gray):

·         Shimmery silk drapes over sheer

·         Home accent chandelier with metallic shades

·         Smooth leather upholstery on pouf, chair or bench

·         Mirrored coffee tables

·         Sofa linens in an assortment of textures

·         White floor and table lamps

·         Baseboards, crowns, doors and windows painted high gloss white

Beyond the Pale

The new neutrals come in a surprising assortment of hues. You can focus on one color (the palest of pinks, lavenders, taupes or creams) or you can pair it with another cool color to add interest and you’re on your way to a gorgeous living room makeover.

Your Dream Theme

When outfitting your retreat, let the wall color guide the look of the room. If you have stark white walls, consider going with a whitewashed, or distressed wood motif. Use seashells, rope, baskets and linen to bring the look together. Taupe walls would pair well with creams, sleek metals and glass. You get the idea. Just remember to keep everything light and pale, nothing too saturated. Your living room is not the place for bold colors. It should be your peaceful, quiet sanctuary.

White and cream are very trendy colors for living rooms this year. Indeed, matched with simple and sheer colors, you can mix with smooth textures. We suggest a simple and refined style which remains natural and peaceful. A sophisticated and a relaxed ambiance together make up a perfect living room.

Be careful, try to favor as far as possible neutral and sober elements that you may match with some shimmery and elegant hues giving a personal bracing shade.

This year, we emphasize on a simple, refined style and a stylized lighting that enhances your home. There is some advice for living room organization:

Personality: Simple, refined, elegant, modern, current, spacious, minimalist

Strongest colors: Black, white, blue, green

Matter: Leather, soft and smooth textures

Furniture and accessories: Coffee tables, vases, flowers, candelabrums, sofas, mirrors, contemporary chairs, sofa bed.

Decoration elements: tiles, stools, bay windows

Different styles: soft style, industrial style, design style 

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Bedroom: Fresh Looks

by Towne Home Furnishings

When the summer is there and the winter is just a memory, it’s time to make some changes! One of the first things to be changed certainly is the bedding. Heavy drapes are replaced with sheers, and light-weight coverlets are very welcomed. There’s simply no better way to start the new season of sun and grass than withnew bedding! Take a look at the fresh bedroom styles that we found for you.

Light and neutral

Spring is the right time to bring out linen sheets and offer yourself a fresh, restful and soothing bedroom atmosphere. The mixes of toasted almond and dust blue or tangerine are good choices for a smooth decor.

Bright and colorful

You can only feel happy when your gaze is set on a colorful pattern in shades of bright blue, green or orange. It’s the perfect way to make a transition between the last days of cold and the warmer season.

Warm and floral

Now that the sky is bright blue and the sun makes flowers come out off the ground, why not make flowers appear on your bed too? A warm colored print of big or small flowers would undoubtedly lift the mood.

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Accessorize your home: Indoor spring dinner.

Spring is here!

Now that the weather allows it, you can start planning your next party.

Planning a spring party is always fun. It doesn’t need to be expensive. You just need to be creative and original when planning and finding ways to decorate your home.

Here are a few tricks that will help you find that look you have in mind for your room.

 1.  Start by asking yourself:

• Fresh flowers or artificial ones: You can give your indoor party a fresh feel by using glass accessories. This will provide a sense of being in contact with nature when using fresh flowers. If you want to keep that same feel when using artificial flowers or plants, you need to choose colorful ones.

Accessory group

If what you wish is to keep everything simple, you can always choose an accessory group according to your home decor and add something else to keep a fresh feel.

•  Accessories:  A good way to accessorize your indoor party is to coordinate your home décor elements. For example, if you wish to have a table with a glass centerpiece, you will need to coordinate the rest of your setup: Glass centerpiece, buffet decoration: glass bowls.

• If you are using mix-matched elements, choose the same style in different colors and use the same flowers to keep the same spirit. This brings a fresh look to your table and buffet.

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Succulents To Liven Up Your Home!

by Towne Home Furnishings

You want some indoor plants, but don’t have much time to take care of them? The fake ones are not that beautiful and look fake? Don’t make any compromises, there is nothing like real greens to add a touch of life in a house; choose succulents. They virtually take care of themselves! With only occasional watering, you will have plants all season long.

Each variety might require slightly different care, but don’t worry, it's still easy! You may ask an employee at the store where you’re purchasing your plants for the required care of the plant.

Succulents are small in stature but they make a big difference in the atmosphere when they are in a group! Mix and match different varieties are good ways to make a real statement. You can plant succulents in separate pots and line them along a window sill, or plant several together in the same terrarium. You can’t go wrong either way.

Be creative! Turn a serving tray into a succulent garden; make terrariums using a glass box lantern.

You can use whatever you have at home. Here are few ideas of what can make beautiful miniature gardens!

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