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what’s hot in the valley
By Emily Hirsch
This year, the underlying theme for Jajodia says. That said, she’s also of the year to make over. Why? Well,
the newest home trends is a desire noticed a lot more rich, opulent colors according to the duo, the great room —
to unplug from technology, connect with — emerald greens, deep royal blues, an open concept space that connects
friends and family, and to entertain in and grays — which serve as a beautiful the kitchen and family room — has
style. To explain the driving force behind backdrop to the brushed gold accents become increasingly important to
this theme, local interior designers break that are very popular now. people who are seeking to connect
down the trends. with family and friends.
Homeowners are gravitating toward
Neutrals and jewel tones using more metals in their home décor, “Entertaining is so important to
including gold, says Shoshana Gosselin, people,” Dell’Apa says, “with the
When it comes to paint colors this owner of Love Your Room Interior great room, you can have parents
year, the top trends are at opposite Design Agency in Emmaus. having appetizers with friends in the
ends of the color spectrum. According kitchen, while the kids are in the
to Lisette Dell’Apa and Nikki Pulley, “If you look at all the new family room.”
partners of PD Interiors in Bethlehem, restaurants opening up in Allentown —
the duo is seeing a trend of light colors the Hamilton, The Dime — you see a To update the room’s look, mixing
coming back, while also seeing grays vibe going on,” she says. “Less rustic mediums and textures — like pairing a
and navys. and reclaimed, a little more industrial wing-backed chair next to a reclaimed
with more of a chic factor to it.” wood table — can go a long way to giving
“Darker gray tones are the new a room a style update, Gosselin says.
neutral,” Pulley says. While the use of metals is on the Graphic pillows and the color turquoise
rise, the finish on the pieces isn’t shiny. also are right on trend.
Shweta Jajodia, Owner of SJ Interiors Think brushed metal finish instead of
in Allentown, agrees that desaturated shiny chrome.
colors are trending this year. “There are
more neutrals because it works with the The hottest room of the year
bold patterns and bright colors we see on
furnishings, wallpaper and accessories,” According to Dell’Apa and Pulley,
the great room is the hottest room
what’s hot in the valley
By Emily Hirsch
This year, the underlying theme for Jajodia says. That said, she’s also of the year to make over. Why? Well,
the newest home trends is a desire noticed a lot more rich, opulent colors according to the duo, the great room —
to unplug from technology, connect with — emerald greens, deep royal blues, an open concept space that connects
friends and family, and to entertain in and grays — which serve as a beautiful the kitchen and family room — has
style. To explain the driving force behind backdrop to the brushed gold accents become increasingly important to
this theme, local interior designers break that are very popular now. people who are seeking to connect
down the trends. with family and friends.
Homeowners are gravitating toward
Neutrals and jewel tones using more metals in their home décor, “Entertaining is so important to
including gold, says Shoshana Gosselin, people,” Dell’Apa says, “with the
When it comes to paint colors this owner of Love Your Room Interior great room, you can have parents
year, the top trends are at opposite Design Agency in Emmaus. having appetizers with friends in the
ends of the color spectrum. According kitchen, while the kids are in the
to Lisette Dell’Apa and Nikki Pulley, “If you look at all the new family room.”
partners of PD Interiors in Bethlehem, restaurants opening up in Allentown —
the duo is seeing a trend of light colors the Hamilton, The Dime — you see a To update the room’s look, mixing
coming back, while also seeing grays vibe going on,” she says. “Less rustic mediums and textures — like pairing a
and navys. and reclaimed, a little more industrial wing-backed chair next to a reclaimed
with more of a chic factor to it.” wood table — can go a long way to giving
“Darker gray tones are the new a room a style update, Gosselin says.
neutral,” Pulley says. While the use of metals is on the Graphic pillows and the color turquoise
rise, the finish on the pieces isn’t shiny. also are right on trend.
Shweta Jajodia, Owner of SJ Interiors Think brushed metal finish instead of
in Allentown, agrees that desaturated shiny chrome.
colors are trending this year. “There are
more neutrals because it works with the The hottest room of the year
bold patterns and bright colors we see on
furnishings, wallpaper and accessories,” According to Dell’Apa and Pulley,
the great room is the hottest room
