Kitchens and Baths are In, According to Architect Tom Wilson

Award-winning architect Tom Wilson designs a range of magnificent homes, from large 
to small, and in both traditional or contemporary styles. While Wilson's firm is located in Houston, he takes his expertise to wherever his client wants to live. You can see more 
of his work by going here. My favorite all-time stone house is one that he and Interior Designer Ginger Barber collaborated on here in Houston. This link will take you to the photos and the story about it.  
                                                                                                                                              
Tom also joins this week-long progression of What's In and What's Out for 2011.  
His predictions below:

Big Fancy Kitchens are IN

(but he thinks cooking, for most, is Out)

Photo from the September 2010 issue of At Home in Arkansas.

(photo by Nancy Nolan)

Spa-like Baths and Whirlpool Tubs are IN

(but he thinks slowing down to enjoy them, for most, seems to be Out.)

Photo from Western Interiors magazine

Kitchen/Great Room Combinations are IN 

Photo from Luxe Magazine. 

Architect: Tom Wilson

Interior Designer: Susan Bowman

Living Rooms are IN

(but he wonders if using them is Out)

Interiors by Washington, D.C. Designer Kelley Proxmire.

Also IN, says Tom:    Energy-efficient everything, home theaters and hidden TVs.

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What's In and What's Out for 2011 . . . According to Room Service -- Decorating 101, and Christie Chase

Two favorite bloggers -- Vicky at Room Service -- Decorating 101, and Christie 
at Christie Chase -- share their predictions of What's In and What's Out for 2011. 
Theirs is a continuation of a week-long series begun a couple of days ago. 

Vicky uses this living room below, designed by Charles Spada,

to convey her thoughts of What's In:

 OUT:  "I think we will see a departure of the all "White and Grey" rooms. 

 IN:  Changes will come slow and things will start to look more like this great room from Charles Spada." 

 An interpretation might be marrying interesting classics,

keeping a clean Traditional look, and adding soft splashes of color without overpowering effects.

From Christie Chase:

IN

Fun, styled, quirky family photos blown up HUGE like this one from Lori Andrews:

OUT

Bland blue backgrounds on family photos with forced studio smiles.

IN

Vintage resale chairs upholstered in unexpected modern fabrics -- like the one she did

below as a Do-It-Yourself projects. (She is the queen of DIY; check her out here!!!)

 OUT

Ugly,  worn-out recliners sitting in the middle of an otherwise pretty room.

The fun continues, as more predictions and thoughts come this way....See you tomorrow!

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What's In and What's Out for 2011 -- According to Carol Beck

Carol Beck, an interior decorator in Boston and the author of the blog, Sofas and Sage, offers this wisdom when it comes to trends and predictions:

"I don't think it's as clear or cut and dry as it used to be. I believe design, like fashion in this country, has evolved to a point where we get familiar with what is on trend and then decide how we might incorporate into our own look, if at all.  I believe self-inspired style and design are here to stay, this year and for many years ahead."

Carol Beck's What's In and What's Out for 2011:

Bold color sofas are coming back in

Neutral sofas are out, 

The 1940s inspired Luxe sofa by American Leather's John Charles Design. 

Graphic rugs are in, 

Orientals are out

Circles from West Elm

Salvage shopping is in, 

Decorating in all new is out

An old wire egg basket makes a comeback. At Old Crow Farm.

 Wallpaper and graphic stenciled walls are in

Plain walls are out

Guest Room and office of Interior Designer Sheila Bridges', as 

it appeared in Elle Decor/November 2010.

Smaller beautiful homes are in

Large gorgeous houses are out

In addition to these, Carol made more predictions at her blog. You can read those by going here.

Continuing a week-long series of 2011 predictions . . . 

Come by tomorrow for more predictions from a couple of inspiring pros! Michelle Zungia's Ins and Outs can be found below this post. 

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WEEKLONG SERIES: What's In and What's Out for 2011. Michelle Zungia Starts Us Off.

When I recently began polling some blogging professionals and others regarding their predictions -- specifically for the 2011 home -- many embraced the idea 

of nurturing and celebrating individual style. It's important to convey that thought, because the 

What's In and What's Out Lists that I plan to share with you today and throughout the week are primarily for fun. Do keep that in mind as well as the idea that I did select

in-the-know people 

who certainly would provide thoughtful suggestions. 

enjoy . . . .

Michelle Zungia's 2011 List -- for home and lifestyle

Michelle is an Interior Designer located in Southern California. She operates an interior design firm and writes a blog, which you can visit here.

What's IN and What's OUT:

 "IN -- Honeysuckle is the color of 2011! The color (above), selected by Pantone, is literally popping up everywhere! The perfect color to brighten up the new year!  

OUT -- the neutral room is so out as far as we are concerned, everyone needs a pop of color to brighten up their room, their day, their spirits!" (photo credit: Elaine Griffin)

"IN -- Living With What You Love!  It's a time to forget those trends and live with the things that you love . . . your individual style; a decor that celebrates sentiment.  

OUT -- Extravagant and Trendy Looks!

 "IN -- Intimate Dinners with Friends. A small gathering for dinner or cocktails is so in!  OUT -- the big, formal party!"

"IN -- Edible Cocktails . . . like the Bonfire with a toasted marshmallow! Reminiscent of toasting marshmallows by the campfire!  

OUT -- those "frou-frou" mixed drinks!"

 "IN -- Mosaic Glass Tile . . . Contemporary, simplistic lines actually become transitional working into most any room style!  

OUT -- Tile that is just too 'over the top.'"

"IN -- Rescue Dogs for pets!  OUT -- Pedigree Pooches in Purses!"

(photo credit Greyrescue.org.)

Stop by tomorrow for the next What's In/What's Out List.

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