You’ve just purchased a brand new home and are looking for some decorating inspiration to turn your house into your dream home. We have some of the latest decorating tips from the experts as to what’s hot and what’s not in 2013.

The Colours for This Year

Bright and bold seems to be the calling for 2013 when it comes to hot home decorating colours. Vibrant blues and bright greens are what the top decorators are tending towards. Vibrant blue hues work well in any room and go together great with bold and graphic symmetrical patterns, another favourite for 2013. And don’t worry; blue is set to stay as the colour for 2014 as well. But if blue really isn’t for you then try bright shades of green. You can use it on the walls, for window treatments or even for floor coverings.

If you don’t feel as bold as to commit to too much colour, then simply accent your rooms with these great colours. Vases, artwork, cushions or ornaments can introduce the hot colours for 2013 into your new home with ease and elegance.

Image via: Imagine Living

[ad#co-1]

Bring Back 1920s Art Deco

One of the most loved and classic styles of the 20^th century, art deco is all about beautiful lines, symmetry, simplicity and elegant opulence. Who doesn’t want their new home decorated in this way? Choose one or two simple pieces for each room, such as a large wall mirror, side cabinet, centrepiece light fitting, large lamp or piece of artwork to introduce art deco into your home. Remember that with art deco style, less is more, so be sure not to overdo it. The right pieces carefully selected simply won’t date and will bring elegance and sophistication to any room in your home.

Go for Raw and Natural

A homey, lived-in look is what you want for 2013 — not cluttered or shabby, but raw and natural. Natural stone, wood and slate complement the warm earthy metals that are all the rage for this year. Kitchens and bathrooms are a great place to introduce these natural elements into your new home. And being natural, they aren’t going to date any time soon. You can easily mix the raw, natural look into your personal decorating style, whether that is modern minimalism, country chic, lived-in bohemian or super neutral.

Don’t Be Afraid of Metals

Tying in with the 1920s art-deco theme, metals are all the talk for 2013. But forget silver and chrome; instead, warm, earthy metallic tones such as brass and gold are what you need to consider this year. Shiny brass against a lacquered background is what the top decorators are looking to create. Large brass lamps, gold picture frames and metallic patterned fabrics complement the rest of what is hot in home decor in 2013.

Image via: Tendances Concept

It’s Good to Go Graphic

Vivid graphic patterns can be used on the walls, floors, on furniture, for window treatments, as artwork or as room accents. You can choose to go symmetrical with your patterns or choose something slightly more feminine and graceful. If you don’t want to over-commit yourself on the graphics with walls or floors, then window treatments may be a great option for you. You might find you’re prepared to be a little more adventurous if you choose drapes in a bold and graphic pattern. The benefit of patterned drapes is that, when opened, the patterned softens significantly so not to overpower the room.

Don’t Feel the Need to Buy New

Decorating your new home isn’t about getting rid of what you’ve already got and getting something new. Instead, it’s about reworking what you already have. You can re-frame or re-matt your wall prints, replace the lamp shade on your bedside or living room lamps, and pull out those old vases you had packed into the top shelf of the cupboard.

Image via: J. Grant Design Studio

Try Going Gloss

Glossy, shiny, lacquered surfaces are in for 2013. This can include wall paints, floor coverings, furniture or big ornamental pieces. Whatever you choose to go glossy on, remember that ultra-high shine is was the home decorating experts are aiming for.

This article was written by Sara-Jane Myers, an interior designer and decorator based in central Melbourne. She is often involved in decorating display homes for a number of top class developments, including the MandalayBeveridge.com.au.

For more home decor ideas on Stagetecture, click here.