This traditional Chesterfield-style sofa, upholstered in a creamy cotton-linen blend, features a classical influence courtesy the subtle Greek key motif on its rolled arms.
High Fashion Home, 3100 Travis St. 713-528-3838, highfashionhome.com
2George Grand Sofa ($1,999)
This traditional Chesterfield-style sofa, upholstered in a creamy cotton-linen blend, features a classical influence courtesy the subtle Greek key motif on its rolled arms.
High Fashion Home, 3100 Travis St. 713-528-3838, highfashionhome.com
3Jacques Two Tier Console Table ($995)
Brass, ideal for accenting without overwhelming, is showing up everywhere these days. Its shine is especially welcome on this otherwise low-key Lucite console—ideal as an end table—and gives the piece a masculine touch.
Jonathan Adler, 2800 Kirby Dr.
4Jacques Two Tier Console Table ($995)
Brass, ideal for accenting without overwhelming, is showing up everywhere these days. Its shine is especially welcome on this otherwise low-key Lucite console—ideal as an end table—and gives the piece a masculine touch.
Jonathan Adler, 2800 Kirby Dr.
5Souk Wool Rug ($1,299)
Plush, inviting textures like this soft wool rug ground a room, and although its geometric pattern and monochromatic color palette are totally on-trend, you can count on this rug being relevant for years to come.
West Elm, 3910 Westheimer 713-623-242
6Souk Wool Rug ($1,299)
Plush, inviting textures like this soft wool rug ground a room, and although its geometric pattern and monochromatic color palette are totally on-trend, you can count on this rug being relevant for years to come.
West Elm, 3910 Westheimer 713-623-242
7Driftwood Coffee Table ($699)
A simple glass top affords a clear view of the main attraction in this coffee table: its rugged driftwood, one of the most sought-after materials of the year.
A simple glass top affords a clear view of the main attraction in this coffee table: its rugged driftwood, one of the most sought-after materials of the year.
9Carnaby Street Anika Pillow and Bohemian Balance Pillow ($89 and $69)
These two dignified, down-filled beauties are the perfect way to bring a pop of pink and orange—two of the year’s most popular colors—into a room without turning it into a tween girl’s party palace.
High Fashion Home, 3100 Travis St. 713-528-3838, hi
10Carnaby Street Anika Pillow and Bohemian Balance Pillow ($89 and $69)
These two dignified, down-filled beauties are the perfect way to bring a pop of pink and orange—two of the year’s most popular colors—into a room without turning it into a tween girl’s party palace.
High Fashion Home, 3100 Travis St. 713-528-3838, hi
11Mrs. Godfrey Chair ($1,695)
Big, bold, colorful statement pieces add personality to living rooms decorated in the soft earth tones of the year, and lucky for you, the assertive robin’s egg blue of this comfortable chair isn’t going out of style any time soon.
Jonathan Adler, 28
12Mrs. Godfrey Chair ($1,695)
Big, bold, colorful statement pieces add personality to living rooms decorated in the soft earth tones of the year, and lucky for you, the assertive robin’s egg blue of this comfortable chair isn’t going out of style any time soon.
Jonathan Adler, 28
13Cable Table Lamp ($299)
The cherry-red cable wrapped around this unusual table lamp’s wooden beams makes it a statement piece that begs to be touched.
Bulky media centers and armoires are out. Sleek, minimalist lines are in. Keep your clutter hidden and your entertainment area clean with the king of Nordic modern.
IKEA, 7810 Katy Freeway 713-688-7867, ikea.com/us
16Stockholm TV Unit ($299)
Bulky media centers and armoires are out. Sleek, minimalist lines are in. Keep your clutter hidden and your entertainment area clean with the king of Nordic modern.
IKEA, 7810 Katy Freeway 713-688-7867, ikea.com/us
The new year’s interior design trends seem, at first glance, to reek of dissonance: classically inspired Greek and Roman pieces mingling with ultra-modern patterns and materials? Bright pinks and blues with muted earth tones? Masculine and feminine in the same room? As with life, the ideal living space for 2014 is all about finding balance between opposites.
