Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Top Five Home Trends for 2008

In a recent Chicago Tribune article, reporter Marcia Borucki talked about some of the latest trends in outdoor living in 2008 with Ann Mack, director of trendspotting at the ad agency JWT.

1. Living large in the yard: “Expect backyards to become an even greater extension of our living space, another area to flex our decorating muscles.”
2. Eco-chic turns eco-friendly: “Homeowners will continue to adopt green strategies to save money, as energy prices remain high.”
3. The local option: Backyard vegetable gardens will flourish as well as community gardens.
High-tech hideaways: “Expect to see functional furnishings that embrace electronics.”
4. Clutter cutters: Organization of the home as well as your technological life will be the hot thing. People will hire e-clutter consultants to de-clutter their lives electronically.

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