ANDREA LARUSSO
I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R
Brown is becoming the new neutral in rugs.
I’m doing touches of soft washes of pastels we well …love the calming feel with a touch of feminine softness …
These rugs rich in color and big bold patterns never go out of style …my signature in every room I do !!!…they add a touch of traditional elegance and warm up a room as well as being durable and soft …never trendy and worth every penny.
TRENDS FOR 2025
Layering and subtle tones or even washed-out tones
Traditional patterns with the new soft color palettes of creams, off-whites, beiges, and soft greys.
The hides are still in soft creamy whites and soft browns. A zebra hide always is in and very Ralph Lauren
I always say: "Save for pillows, don't be stingy". Here... good pillows worth every penny! I like big bold geometric pillows, mixed with a touch of fur or leather. And yes, leopard still works too. Spare no expense here, trust me! Don't forget to trim your pillows with crystal beads, tassels and maybe even feathers or extra punch and detail.
Yes, it's back! Hope you didn't throw yours out :-)
FAVORITE PAINT COLORS
Yes I still do wallpaper :-) And love it in small rooms! Try Candice Olsen or Carl Robinson for unique patterns.
Still going strong and elegant. Mix with woven wood for a casual elegant feel.
Today less is more.
Try using one beautiful orchid on your coffee table, or one simple bunch of roses in a crystal vase. Simple and elegant. And easy on your wallet :-)
F L O R A L S
Try using mirrors instead of inexpensive prints for art, as mirrors make a space brighter and seem larger, they also come in many shapes and sizes for a good mood enhancer!
Change out the old family landscape hanging over the mantel to a bold contemporary piece with lots of primary colors to intensify that focal area. And show your friends you have pizazz. Don't be afraid to use a sleek box-type frame in silver or black.
Lighting has lots of its many crystals for now and is simplified into texture, simplicity, and a touch of nature in form. Soft golds and soft coppers seem to dominate the new year in 2025 and soft opaque crystal and alabaster.