Following the latest trends Showpiece Lifestyle 2008 means an exciting, eclectic mix of styles. good design continues to focus on comfort and style but the trend is for things that are less matched. that is, rooms are done in a combination of styles, warm contemporary mixed with urban, tuscan accents with warm contemporary lines and colours. after all those years of neutrals, colours are coming back.

All this mixing means there is also an interest in cleaning up bulky, fussy looks. there are cleaner lines, and often times in accessories, less is more. bold art and bold rugs continue to be focal point for a room.

The biggest decorating trend in wallpaper, a decorating tool that fell into disfavour in the 1980s but is now making a comeback with new styles and materials. today's wallpaper is beautiful, durable and stylish. it really adds a ton of visual interest, dimension and texture to any room in the home. it's easy to clean and actually has a longer life than paint. Grasscloths and textures are looking terrific too.

The continuing electronic revolution is exerting a real change in decorating. multi-purpose rooms are taking over with the essential flat screen TV in every room, even the kitchen and bath, and with bedrooms incorporating lounge or bar areas. our homes feature full service refrigerators and kitchens and media rooms. a home office is a must, even if a bedroom becomes an office.

Today's professionals want comfort and relaxation after a hard day's work, while still being able to check in to the office from home as comfortably as possible.

The newer homes are being built with extra multi-purpose rooms or lofts, and many big kitchens have nooks that can be used to house a computer or a place to pay bills. some higher-end refrigerators today even have TVs built in! today's family has so many options why not be as imaginative and creative as possible?

Call Showpiece Lifestyle and see what we can design for you we specialise in luxury, style and comfort.

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