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Hospitality and Healthcare Design Trends

Over the last couple of years, hospitality interiors have had to adjust their accommodations to meet new and growing needs in the industry, so it’s no surprise that designing for flexibility is one of the biggest trends in hospitality spaces. Similarly, healthcare interiors have had to adapt to new expectations and demands in the field. From creating cozy and inviting spaces outside of the home to tailoring rooms to fit unique needs, bringing comfort and wellness to hospitality and healthcare interiors has become a priority. With the importance of design and decor being recognized in these spaces, design trends are blending more than ever to bring personality and warmth to these interiors.

**featuring “Bronze Cove” by Trevor Copenhaver**

Having experienced a shift in how and where we work, live, and vacation, hotel spaces have had to provide accommodations for guests that want it all. The lines between home and hospitality are blurring, and hotel design has become even more focused on creating a home-away-from-home. Function meets comfort in hotel design, as spaces are made to feel cozy and less formal but also adapt to the needs of their guests. Multi-use spaces that can be transformed from a conference room to an intimate lounge are becoming necessities, empowering guests to use spaces as they choose. With design features such as spa-like bathrooms, thematic restaurants, local art, and plant decor, hotels are creating unique and memorable experiences for guests. Emphasizing wellness, comfort, and creating a joyful atmosphere, hospitality design trends focus on decorating in earth tones, warm woods and natural materials, blending the indoors and outdoors, and going bold with their decor. Making a lasting impression, both in design and experience, is key in hotel design.

**featuring “Interlude” (L) and “Fortitude” (R) by Hayley Michelle**

In healthcare design, creating spaces that improve the lives of patients and staff is at the top of mind. Fostering an inviting and serene environment is so important when choosing the decor for spaces like hospitals and senior living centers. For this reason, trends that include soothing blues and greens, botanical decor, and fun abstract art are often used. But more than just creating a look or feel of a space, these designs need to consider the care of patients and the function of the space. In decor for senior living centers, fostering an inviting and serene environment is so important. Although there is no one-size fits-all in healthcare design, choosing the right wall decor can provide a calming atmosphere and support overwhelmed patients, providers, and caretakers. Soft tones, transitional artwork, natural light, and personal touches are creating more comforting healthcare spaces, proving that design can help heal.

**featuring “Big Rock VIII” by Ruth Fromstein**

Designing meaningful and comfortable spaces that people can enjoy outside of the home has never felt so important, especially in hospitality and healthcare interiors. Decorating in soothing color palettes, adding organic and bespoke details, and incorporating a connection to the outdoors lends itself to warmth and character in a space. Hospitality and healthcare design is rising to meet the unique needs of those using the spaces, and bringing a connection to wellness that we can all use.

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Design and Decor Trends We Can’t Get Enough Of

As we begin the new year, the design world continues to predict new decor, color, and style trends. In the past couple of years, our spaces have had to change alongside our lifestyles. Homes have become a place of both work and rest for many, and the current and forecasted interior design trends reflect that. Spaces are continually inspired by nature, bringing some of the outdoors in with shades of green, natural texture, and plant decor. People are also leaning into their own personal styles when decorating, whether it’s cozying up a space with warm modern neutrals or going bold with color and statement pieces. Because of the shift in how we’ve been using our spaces, people are redefining their styles and transforming spaces to fit their needs and bring joy.

Natural Connection

***featuring fine art photography by Nancy Crowell***

Interiors continue to be influenced by the outdoors, leaning very heavily into natural materials, earth tones, and sustainable design. Many companies, such as Behr, Benjamin Moore, and Sherwin Williams, have picked soothing blue and green hues for their 2022 Color of the Year choices. Designs highlighting sustainable materials and practices are becoming popular with a focus on eco-friendly living. Organic themes and natural motifs are presenting themselves in new renovations, especially as biophilic design continues to be on the rise. This is a particularly popular trend in hospitality design, where comfort, wellness, community, and sustainability are highly valued.

Even if you don’t dive head first into biophilic design, it’s easy to dip a toe in with botanical prints, hints of green, and landscape imagery. Interiors that feel connected to nature can create a calm and relaxing environment, perfect for this year.

The Key to Cozy

***featuring “Simply Stated II” by Ruth Fromstein***

This year, comfort is key and creating spaces that feel like being wrapped in a warm blanket is a big trend! Rooms decorated in calming neutrals, soft materials, warm woods, and curved accents & furniture can give you just the feeling. While it doesn’t have to be a minimalist space, these rooms gravitate towards clean lines and soft neutral tones. Decorating with wall art in sleek shapes, warm refined palettes, and natural elements helps to create a cozy room, but it’s easy to add your own style to find comfort in your space.

Celebrate Individuality

***featuring “Rocky Terrain” by Laura Van Horne***

With the shift in how people have been needing to use their rooms, creating more mindful spaces has become even more essential. There is a big trend toward creating unique, one-of-a-kind interiors that celebrate individuality. People are adopting bolder design styles, finding cool vintage pieces, and painting with brighter colors. Decorating in a way that brings joy has never been so important. As people have been redefining and redecorating their spaces, putting function first and repurposing existing pieces has become top of mind. This year, people are blending and adapting different design styles to create a cohesive space that reflects their own tastes and fulfills the needs of those using the space.

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*featuring “Evanescent” by Stacey Pollard*

After spending extra time in our homes, we have become acutely aware of the impact of the design of our spaces. From function to style, people are changing up their spaces to fit their needs (like a home office) and design preferences. It is no surprise, then, that minimalist design styles have been on the rise, as people are becoming even more intentional when it comes to designing and decorating. At the root of minimalist styles are function, simplicity, intention, and beauty. With minimalism, less truly can be more.

The versatility of a minimalist aesthetic allows it to be easily adapted to any personal style. From clean and unadorned Scandinavian design to California-cool bohemian styles, minimalism can be warmed up, kept rustic and homey, or create a classic and understated elegance. With an emphasis on neutrals, earthy tones, and muted palettes, minimalist interiors can be cozy and inviting while drawing your eyes to the architectural details of a space, a beautiful view, or work of art. One minimalist design trend that is rising fast is Japandi style. A cross between Japanese and Scandinavian design, it takes the best of comfort, functionality, and natural elements from each style. Japandi focuses on a connection to nature, clean lines, and bright spaces to create a zen paradise.

Decorating in a minimalist style is all about being intentional with the furniture, color palette, and décor you use to create a soothing, uncluttered space. A key element in minimalistic décor is the use of clean lines, which is why line and sketch art is perfect for a Scandinavian, Boho, or Japandi design. Classic black and white line art can be a great addition to your wall, keeping it simple while still adding personality. From figuratives to subtle abstracts, finding the right artwork to fit your minimalist design can help create a bright, relaxing, and modern space.

Minimalist spaces don’t have to be boring! Designing with natural materials, clean lines, and organic finishes can create a sophisticated and sleek space. Warm it up with lots of texture and hang the perfect pieces of art to add a personal touch and harmonize your space. Decorate with things that you love, bonus points if they’re functional too, and create a beautiful, warm, and inviting minimalist space!

“Watch From The Window I” by Brent Foreman

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**featuring “Life In Balance” by Dina D’Argo**

We could all use spaces that bring some calm and comforting energy, and decorating with tranquil pastel tones is an easy way to keep your interiors feeling effortlessly serene! Forecasted color trends and multiple paint companies’ ‘Color of the Year’ announcements for 2021 also reflect the growing popularity of this soothing color scheme. The predicted palettes for this year are full of light and fresh pastels, cool blue hues, and muted earth tones. These soothing shades are perfect for any design style, whether you use them to paint your wall or add accent pieces in these soft and dreamy hues.

**featuring “Regatta Time” by Lisa Ridgers**

These calm and inviting colors are great for a rustic-inspired kitchen, a modern bathroom, and, especially, a relaxing bedroom. They can create comfortable & sophisticated spaces while still adding color and showcasing your unique style. As our world becomes more technologically focused, it’s no surprise that connection and places of comfort are becoming priorities. Incorporating tranquil tones like dusty pinks, botanically inspired greens, soft blues, and light, warm neutrals in your color palettes will brighten and balance any residential or commercial space. Add some woven and natural textures for extra depth, accent your tranquil space with darker hues for more drama, or pair your subdued pastels with soft curved edges for maximum comfort. Decorating with artwork in these soft and relaxing hues is an easy way to bring those serene vibes to your space!

Redfin Blog Feature: Decorating With Repurposed Items

We are excited to be featured in Redfin’s blog post “Ideas for Decorating Your Home with Repurposed and Salvaged Items” and share our tip for repurposing your wall decor! Here’s a little sneak peek and for more ideas, check out the full article on Redfin’s blog.

Ideas for Decorating Your Home with Repurposed and Salvaged Items

October 19, 2020– by Mike Cahill

As we prepare for winter and spend more and more time indoors, many of us will look to the interwebs for fun ways to spruce up our interiors. That being said, not everyone has the resources to launch a full-scale renovation. The good news is that you don’t need to. In fact, the perfect centerpiece for your family room could be collecting dust in the garage right now. A unique piece of art to fill the gap above your fireplace could be in the corner of your storage closet, or even sitting on the curb ready to be discarded as garbage. Whether it’s an old bicycle wheel, an unused picture frame, or your great grandmother’s lamp, repurposed and upcycled items can be transformed into unique, iconic decor for your home. We’ve rounded up experts from Springdale to Duluth to help show you how.

Keep it in frame

Repurposing and restyling your wall décor can instantly refresh your space. Breathe new life into an old mirror by framing it and making it a statement piece on your wall. Old frames can also be repurposed in a variety of unique ways, from framing succulents and plants, chalkboards, or collages to transforming them into decorative trays. Even reframing a piece of artwork that you already have hanging at home can reinvigorate your walls! – Third & Wall

Originally published on Redfin.

Staying Grounded With Earth Tones

***featuring “Future Nostalgia I” by Kippi Leonard***

Bringing in earthy and natural elements to your space is one of the biggest decor trends of this new decade. With color having one of the biggest impacts in defining your space, decorating with warm earth tones like rich browns, burnt reds, and mossy greens is a great way to draw from some natural inspiration.This fall season and coming new year will continue to see a rise in the use of warmed-up neutrals like beiges and tans, mushroom hues, and deep brown undertones to mimic the comforting and familiar colors of the great outdoors. Bring in pops of moody olive green, burnt orange, and earthy ochre to add drama and vibrancy to your space while keeping it warm and cozy. Soft, muted shades can still pack a punch!

As we move into the new fall season, trending bright jewel tones will give way to subdued hues inspired by rocks and natural minerals. Based on muted geode tones, this color trend will add warmth and comfort to any space. A golden topaz can act as a neutral and a muted amethyst can bring serene color. Paired with sage greens and mineral blues, this earthy-inspired palette will create inviting and stylish spaces. This mineral color trend is the perfect way to freshen up your space for the new season!

Modern Mediterranean-inspired interiors and decor lean heavily onto a natural color palette. With a less-is-more aesthetic, warm neutrals & earth tones, organic materials, and botanical details define this style. Decorating with greenery, warm woods, terra cotta, and rattan are characteristics of this growing design trend. The neutral backdrop of a modern Mediterranean style pairs well with other design styles and colors, so you can easily select the elements of the style that work best for you and your space.

***featuring “Daydream” by Stacey Pollard***

If you want to add more character to this simplistic design style, decorating with bold abstracts and patterns in the subdued earthy hues can elevate your space. Drawing from natural inspiration by decorating with earth tones, organic materials, and biophilic design will help you create a unique modern Mediterranean-styled space!

**featuring “Light Into Shadow II” by Nancy Ngo**

The images featured here are available in our Print-On-Demand collection. Some areas of our website are password-protected. If you are a member of the trade but don’t have full access to our website, www.thirdandwall.com, please contact us at customerservice@thirdandwall.com.

Redfin Blog Feature: Revamping Your Room

We were excited to participate and be featured in Redfin’s blog post “15 Tips to Revamp Your Room From Dull to Dazzling”! Here’s a little sneak peek of the article and our tip for transforming your bedroom using artwork. And check out more tips in the full article on Redfin’s blog!

15 Tips to Revamp Your Room From Dull to Dazzling

April 30, 2020 – By Julia Weaver

Your bedroom is one of the most important rooms in your house and the one you spend most of your time in. Even though few guests will step foot inside, it’s important to give your space a refresh to fit your style and become your personal getaway. So even if you live in Portland, New York, or anywhere in between, you’ll be able to escape the chaos of everyday life. This doesn’t require a complete remodel. In fact, incorporating things like well-placed art, bold wallpaper, and your favorite materials and colors will do just the trick. Looking for some inspiration? We’ve gathered tips from experts on how to create the room of your dreams.

Incorporate artwork into your bedroom

Refreshing your bedroom can be as easy as switching out the artwork in your space. Add new color, texture, and style to your room by hanging a unique, large-scale art piece or pair different pieces together to curate your own gallery-styled wall. For an even bolder transformation, cover one or all of your walls in a favorite print with wallcovering. –Third & Wall

Originally published on Redfin

And check out our blog post “Finding The Best Pieces For Over Your Bed” for more decor inspiration!

Color Trends: Deep Blue Hues

***featured artwork is “Endless Muse” by K. Nari***

As a new year begins, we always look forward to the predictions of new décor and design trends. In forecasted color trends, Pantone announced their Color of the Year 2020: Classic Blue, and we are excited for this “timeless and enduring blue hue”! Blues are known to be calming and comforting, and the deep shade that Pantone has chosen for this new year reflects just that. Sherwin Williams also selected a moodier navy blue, Naval, as their color for 2020. Looks like having the blues isn’t such a bad thing after all!

Changing out your artwork is an easy way to refresh your space and try out these new colors and interior trends. Because of their versatility, rich dark blues are taking on the role of a neutral this coming year, so don’t be afraid to decorate with them in bolder ways. These striking navy hues have relaxing and tranquil qualities, and they easily pair with any materials or colors you might already have in your space. From a luxe look to a cozy interior, these trending shades of blue can transform any design style!

Color Trends: Going Green

**featuring “Easy Street” by BethAnn Lawson**

Are you looking for a way to freshen up your space? Incorporating shades of green can do just that and add a natural element to your interior. Bringing the outdoors in has become a popular design trend, and adding some green is one of the easiest ways to infuse vitality into your room. Cool green tones can be relaxing and nourishing, while warm tones can add personality and energy to a space, and they don’t always have to come in botanical form. Having green hues in your furniture, accent pieces, and on your walls can be resting or energizing, and with such a wide range of green tones to use, it is easy to find the perfect one for your space. Since there are endless possibilities, we are highlighting different ways to incorporate this versatile color trend into your decor and design to help you go green!

Greens as Neutrals

Cool, muted greens that take on more of a gray or brown tone, such as sage, are great for acting like neutrals in a space. Paler greens that verge on the point of gray are a great way to keep a space light and serene, but they can pair easily with sharp, bright colors. Khaki, mossy, and olivey greens can give a design an earthy feel, especially when paired with warm tones and natural textures. It’s easy to switch out your wall décor in these soothing, neutral green tones because of their versatility and ability to work with what you already have!

Rich & Saturated

Bold, saturated green tones, such as jade and emerald green, add a rich and regal element to any interior. Whether paired with other dark accents to create a moody space or offset with neutrals and metallic accents, deep green tones can add personality and elegance. These dark, nature-inspired colors are great in furniture, accent pieces, or on your walls!

Light & Bright

Light and bright green tones help to soothe and enliven rooms. Soft, pale greens colors with blue undertones, such as mint and sea-glass green, can brighten up a space in a calming way. Yellow-greens are fresh and inviting and more reminiscent of botanical hues. Using more lively and vibrant green colors, such as a shade of lime green, is great for social spaces because they can energize a room. If you go bold with bright green on your wall, balancing it out with neutral tones and light accents can keep it from feeling overwhelming. Decorating with light & bright greens in décor accessories and upholstery is a great way to add some calming and natural elements in smaller doses.

With a wide variety of shades and undertones, green hues can seamlessly complement other colors and unique textures, and find a home in any design style. From traditional styles to modern elements, green tones freshen up a space and bring the natural healing of the outdoors in. Whether it’s the focal point of a room or an accent color, pops of this nature-inspired color can create a chic and relaxing space!

Trend Inspiration From New York Fashion Week

**featuring “An Open Heart” by Liz Jardine alt v 1**

New York Fashion Week 2019 wrapped up in September and there were some runway trends for the upcoming year that caught our eye. It’s no surprise that the relationship between fashion and interiors is a close one, so these fashion trends can easily be applied to create unique spaces. We wanted to highlight a few of our favorite runway styles and how they can find a home in your wall decor!

BOLD: Prints & Patterns

Bold patterns are trending on the runways and on our walls! From polka dots to rose prints to black & white graphic prints, we are drawing from this high-fashion inspiration and predicting bold patterns to be big in wall decor this coming year. Bold printed wallpaper and wallcovering have become very popular, and it looks to be an interior trend that will continue to grow in 2020.

BRIGHT: Citrus-Inspired Colors

Citrus-inspired colors are brightening up wardrobes and interiors! Refreshing colors such as lime green, tangy tangerine, and not-so-mellow yellow made a statement on the catwalks and are sure to make a splash in decor for a bright and colorful 2020. Decorating with these trendy highlighter hues can be as easy as hanging the perfect eye-catching artwork on your walls!

CLASSIC: All White Suit

The all-white suit continues to be a chic fashion staple and this past New York Fashion Week, designers were taking it to the next level with sultry cutouts and unique silhouettes. This clean, classic, and structured runway trend took a more relaxed, stylized vibe this year and it can easily transition to interior design and decor. Whether you want an all-white space or just some neutral decor, wall art in this pared-down color palette can be the stylized, unique accent piece you need!

The fashion and design industries are continually influencing each other and we love looking to the fashion world for inspiration!

Commercial Design Trends

In commercial design, function, practicality, and style all align to create an environment tailored to the needs and culture of the business it represents. With personal spending trends moving more and more toward travel, experiences, and comfort, every environment, whether it is where you work, sleep or explore, is rich with design potential. Because of this, creating a functional and impactful place to work or stay is becoming a larger focus for many companies.

***featuring “Concentric I” by Dina D’Argo***

The design and décor of an office space can not only create an impression of the business by capturing their culture and vibe, but also be a place both employees and clients really enjoy spending time. In hospitality and hotel design, interiors create a welcoming environment for guests as a home-away-from-home and we are seeing commercial designs taking a few tips from this approach. As we’ll discuss below, this comfort-of-home feel can be seen reflected by creating soothing green spaces and bold walls while still meeting its functional needs. We’ve noticed a few popular commercial design & décor trends and wanted to highlight them!

1. A Nod To Nature

Although it’s not exactly a new trend, more and more commercial spaces are giving a nod to nature in their design elements. Whether it involves using naturally sourced, sustainable materials or adding green to their spaces, commercial design is embracing biophilic design and bringing the outdoors in. Foliage and greenery can freshen up an interior and help boost productivity in an office space. Just adding pops of green on the walls with paint color, landscape imagery, or some botanical artwork brings a calming and natural style to a welcoming space!

2. Comfort Is Key

In rising commercial design trends, comfort is key. Designs are focusing on an at-home feeling with eclectic elements and lots of character. They are including communal spaces that feel like living areas and adding local influence to reflect the culture. Contrasting colors and vivid patterns are creating warm, relaxed, and inviting spaces in commercial design. We love how unique and textured wall decor can liven up a cozy atmosphere!

**featuring “Soft Views III” by Lisa Ridgers**

3. Bold Walls

Wall décor can help create a lasting first impression in a commercial space! Diverse wall treatments are a popular wall décor trend with bold wallcoverings and alternative substrates for wall art. Abstract artwork in metal, acrylic, or wood is adding a textured contemporary flair to commercial and hospitality design. Hanging eye-catching elements on the walls creates a dynamic space and a one-of-a-kind style!

**featuring “London Calling” by Liz Jardine**

Whether you want to feel soothed, wowed, engaged or a balance of all of these and more, there are some really fun things happening with modern commercial design!

Stellar Decor: A Cosmic Trend

One up-and-coming design trend that caught our eye is the cosmic craze. Interiors are embracing an astronomic influence, using starburst shapes and celestial patterns, iridescent materials, mixed metals, and deep hues to create out-of-this-world designs. We love how this trend can give a luxury, futuristic style to any space, no matter how much cosmic inspiration you incorporate!

An easy way to bring some cosmic influence to your design is with celestial inspired artwork. Incorporating stunning imagery that mimics the cosmos and the night sky can add stellar details to your dreamy space. Light fixtures in starburst shapes, rock-like materials, mixed metal accents, and deep blues and violet can help complete your sophisticated cosmic style. And for some show-stopping intergalactic inspiration, try a wallcovering in a celestial print. Finding the perfect cosmic-inspired imagery can help create a chic and striking design!

“Ring Around the Moon” by Corrie LaVelle

Decorating With Blue Hues

**featuring “The Perfect Place” by Kippi Leonard**

Blue is a classic color trend that is always in style, and one that we love! With so many shades to choose from, it can be easy to incorporate some blue hues in any design style. Light and pale shades are perfect for a neutral space or coastal design, and deeper blue hues can add some dramatic flair to your space. A cool blue will encourage rest and activate your zen, which makes it great to use in a bedroom or any space you want to relax.

Light & Neutral

Using pale blue tones, especially in a neutral room, can create calming, coastal vibes. Soft and lighter tones can ignite comfort and are perfect for a space where you want to unwind and unplug. Painting your wall(s) a pale blue will help keep your space light and fresh, while still infusing it with some color and personality. Adding blue décor pieces can bring cool, serene elements to a neutral room. Blue shades can pair easily with cool gray spaces or warm accents, it’s just a matter of finding the right shade of blue to work in your room!

Deep Hues & Bold Prints

Because blue is such a classic color, it is perfect for a statement print or pattern. Try a chic geometric pattern on your walls, some floral prints on your upholstery, or stripes on a rug. Adding darker blue hues to your space can create a striking statement, and it doesn’t have to require any paint. A bold sapphire couch or a large-scale navy art piece can create a dramatic focal point in your room. And with the timeless color combination of blue and white, using a deep blue can provide the perfect stylized contrast in your space. Don’t be afraid to go big and bold with your blue!

The Best Rooms for Blue

Being such a soothing color, shades of blue are often used in living rooms, bedrooms, or spaces you want to create a zen atmosphere. Cooler blue shades, such as ice blue and cobalt, will help encourage rest, which is why bedrooms are one of the most popular spaces to design with blue in your color palette. Blues with warmer red undertones, like denim blue or slate blue, create a cozy, inviting space and are great for more social spaces such as living rooms or kitchens.

Blue’s versatility makes it an easy one to incorporate in your color palette, in any design style or room. Whether you cover your walls in a blue hue or decorate with blue accent pieces, this color trend will always look fresh and timeless. And with summer on the way, a cool blue can be the perfect addition to any room!

Finding The Best Pieces For Your Entryway

A stylish and functional entryway can create the perfect warm-welcome the minute you step through the door! Whether it is the lobby of a communal building or the foyer of your home, the design of this space can set the tone for the rest of the interior. Even if it isn’t large–or technically it’s own room–your entryway can still make a dramatic impact. No matter how much space you have, we wanted to share some tips for finding the best pieces for making a show-stopping first impression!

*featuring “Expedite” by Corrie LaVelle*

Make A Statement

Your entryway can be one of the best places to make a big statement, which is why we love the idea of a bold wallcovering–on just one wall or all of them–to define this space. If you aren’t quite ready to cover your whole wall, finding large art pieces to fill your blank wall is another great way to add drama to your entryway and make a small space feel larger. If you have a rug in your foyer, finding wall decor to complement it will help keep the space cohesive without feeling too busy.

Keep It Functional

A main priority when designing and decorating your entryway is its functionality and space. Utilizing your square footage is important, whether airy and spacious or just a hallway, and you want to be sure that it serves the purpose(s) you need. Make sure to account for any seating or a console table you might need in this area, and try hanging some art above a bench or displaying pieces in a vignette to bring pops of color and interest to the space.

Keep It Cohesive

As the first impression of your space, you want your foyer to set the right tone for the rest of your interior. Keeping it with the color scheme and thematic design of the other rooms can help keep them unified as a whole. To find the best style for your entryway, think about the mood you want to create once you walk in. From light and neutral to eclectic and bold, there so many ways to create your perfect warm welcome!

A beautiful and organized entryway can make your space even more inviting, so finding the right decor is key to creating your perfect grand entrance!

Make Your Space Bloom: Tips for Decorating with Florals

After a cold winter season, we are so ready to welcome the warmer days of spring (anyone else?) and are continually inspired by the statement florals making a big impact in interior design trends! Adding floral prints to your walls, couches, rugs, or anywhere else in your space is a perfect way to refresh your interiors, especially with spring on the horizon. Florals can bring some life and natural beauty into your design (without worrying about watering it!) and we are excited to share a few tips for incorporating some blooms in your space!

Find Your Style

Whether you prefer modern & contemporary or classic & traditional interiors, florals can work with any design style! Because floral prints can be as unique as flowers themselves—from delicate blooms to abstract petals—incorporating blossoming imagery doesn’t always mean your space will be too feminine or traditional. Modern florals can bring a bold energy to your design, and classic patterns can add the perfect vintage touch to a space. No matter your style, floral images can add a cheerful note and wake up a relaxed space.

Mix & Match

Floral imagery is a great way to add splashes of color to your space, in small or large doses. From pillows and rugs to small accessories, there are many ways to mix and match floral prints. If you have one floral focal point, such as a sofa or statement wall, try offsetting it with clean lines, modern elements, and a neutral color palette for a chic and eclectic space. And pairing prints and patterns can add even more playful notes to a design, but unifying color palette is key to making sure your vibrant space stays cohesive.

A Wall of Flowers

Framing some floral artwork is a great way to freshen up your space, especially if you want to ease into the floral decor. For those who want to go bold, a luscious wallcovering or wallpaper can create an elegant statement, whether you do a whole room or just cover one wall.

However you choose to incorporate florals into your design, they are sure to bring the warmth and cheer of spring to any room!

Finding The Best Pieces For Your Living Room

Designing a stylish and functional living room can create the perfect gathering space! Whether you are entertaining guests or relaxing with family, finding the right décor can help set the tone for your room. We are excited to share some tips on finding the best pieces for creating an inviting living room.

Furniture is arguably the most important piece of a living room, so finding wall décor that complements your couches and comfy chairs is important. Hanging wall art in the same color scheme as your furniture will keep your space cohesive, whether it’s bright hues or warm neutrals. If your furniture has contemporary curves, try hanging a piece with rounded details to help soften the space. Boldly patterned wall art will pair well with printed pillows, rugs, and detailed fabrics in your living space.

A mantel can be the focal point of a living room so adding eye-catching decor will really help make it the center of the room. You can hang and center wall art above your mantel to draw the eye upward and fill more vertical space. You can also add art to your mantle, no hammer necessary, by propping it against the wall and layering it with other décor pieces to add more character. Depending on your wall space, you can also hang art on either side of the fireplace to help frame it.

**featuring “Boundless I and Boundless II” by Brent Foreman**

If you are looking to fill some large wall space, adding multiple pieces can help break up an empty wall. Adding a diptych or gallery wall are great options for adding multiple images to one wall, or don’t be afraid to go bold by hanging one large piece to really make a statement!

No matter your style, finding the right art and décor will bring your design together. Add personal touches and find pieces that reflect you to make your living room a cozy and welcoming space!

Some of the images featured in the interiors above are available in our Print-On-Demand collection. Some areas of our website are password-protected. If you are a member of the trade but don’t have full access to our website, www.thirdandwall.com, please contact us at customerservice@thirdandwall.com.

Making A Statement With Warm Neutrals

**featuring “Rocking The Trail” by Ruth Fromstein**

There’s a reason warm neutral colors are as popular as ever! The soft and subtle tones can brighten up any space, keeping it classic and elegant. Although decorating with neutrals can seem daunting, since an all-neutral space can sometimes sound stark and boring, it can be more visually rewarding than you’d think. Using a variety of light and dark neutrals with warm undertones will create depth in your space, and incorporating lots of texture will make your space anything but boring!

The simplicity of the tones makes them easy to pair with other colors, textures, and materials. Layering your neutral space with different textures and materials like wood, leather, and metallic accents will add dimension and warmth to your design. If you have neutral toned walls, try incorporating different bespoke textures to make your space even more inviting and eye-catching. And you can even create the illusion of texture with the right imagery in warm earth tones and embellished or metallic wall art!

With a pared-down palette, patterns and shapes can help create more interest in a soothing space. Decorating with neutral colors doesn’t mean you have to play it safe! Boldly patterned wallcoverings are great for making a statement, even with a minimalistic color foundation. Patterns and shapes on rugs, pillows, and wall art will keep your space engaging, while the neutral hues keep it light. For a cohesive and harmonized space, make sure all of your colors have the same neutral undertone, either with warm neutrals or cool neutrals. Whether you are decorating an all-neutral space or adding light earth-tone elements, we love the comfort and freshness these warm colors bring to any style!

Décor and Design Trends of 2019

Have you been wanting to try a new interior design style or change out your décor? The start of a new year can be the perfect time to refresh your space and redecorate. As 2019 begins, new design trends are forecasted and interiors are transformed with fresh colors, textures, and accent pieces. The prediction is that this new year will bring bold walls, bright hues, and lots of personal touches! For some revamping and redesign inspiration, here are some interior design trends that look like they will make a big splash in 2019.

Black and White

While always a timeless color combination, black and white furnishings are at the top of trending decor items you’ll want to incorporate into your design. The contrasting tones will keep your space balanced yet bold, especially when incorporating dramatic black elements. For more inspiration on decorating in black and white, check out this post!

Patterns & Prints

Large-scale prints and patterns will be making a big impact this year, especially in wallpapers and wallcoverings. Ornate walls in geometric patterns and floral prints are a great way to get a wow effect in your room. And check out this post for more ways to decorate with prints and patterns!

Warm Neutrals

Light and neutral spaces are still going to be popular, with warm earth tones such as sand, ochre, and terracotta keeping spaces fresh and cozy. Cool grays are being replaced with warmer hues in wall colors, furniture, wall art, and more!

“California Coast” by Brooke Borcherding

Figurative Imagery

In this new year, home furnishings and decor pieces will be straying away from the abstract and taking concrete and recognizable forms. Imagery of animals and figurative art are expected to become more popular to add as focal points or accents pieces, and can easily be incorporated in any design style.

Bright and Bold Hues

This year, color is in! We are welcoming 2019 with bright, bold, and saturated tones. Spaces with vibrant color, lots of texture, and maximalist design styles are expected to dominate interior trends and bring new energy. Don’t be afraid of deep-hued walls, jewel-toned furniture, and colorful decor, and check out this post for more jewel-tone inspiration!

Although trends rise and fade, the key to adopting new styles and ideas is to personalize your space, and don’t be afraid to make a statement! And however you decide to shake up your design, we hope you have a wonderful and successful year!

Pantone Color of the Year 2019: Living Coral

Last week Pantone announced their highly anticipated Color of the Year, and their pick for 2019 is Living Coral. In their description and explanation of the “vibrant, yet mellow” color, they acknowledge that this pick comes as a response to the influence of technology and social media in our daily lives. They explain, “Sociable and spirited, the engaging nature of PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity. Symbolizing our innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits, PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embodies our desire for playful expression.” This vibrant color also recalls the “energizing aspects of color found in nature” and life under the sea.

There are lots of ways to include Living Coral in your space, whether you lead with this cheerful color or use it in accent pieces. If you are not ready make a big coral splash on a large scale, like painting your wall(s) or front door, try using this warm and playful color in your upholstery,tableware, and other home accessories. Balance out this happy coral color with neutrals and white for a light and fresh space, or complement it with deep blues and greens for a vibrant room. And finding the perfect wall art and decor can help tie in Living Coral with the rest of your design, keeping your room bright and cohesive!

How would you decorate with Living Coral?

And check out or Pinterest Board for more Living Coral Inspiration!

Finding The Best Pieces for Your Dining Room

With the holidays right around the corner, tis the season for lots of celebrating and entertaining guests. No matter how big the guest list, hosting takes a lot of work and can require a long to-do list. While there is a lot to remember, one way to elevate your hosting game is with your décor. As the dining room takes center stage during the holiday season, wall art and décor can help set the perfect ambiance for socializing and indulging in a delicious feast. We wanted to share some tips and tricks for finding the perfect pieces for your dining space, any time of year!

Multiple Images

If you have a large wall to cover, adding multiple images is a great way to utilize the space. Diptychs and triptychs make it easy to
hang multiple images and keep the wall cohesive, or you can break up one image in multiple pieces. Gallery walls are also a great option for showcasing artwork, family photos, and decor items all on one wall. Large pieces of art can help expand a small space, especially one without windows, so don’t be afraid to go big!

Make A Statement

Go bold in your dining space and make an impact! Adding a wallcovering of a print or pattern to your wall(s) is a great way to make a statement. Create depth in your space with contrasting colors and textures, and mixing in wood or metal accents can add natural elements to your space. When deciding your dining room colors and design, think about how it can complement your entertaining style. Rich and warm reds can activate your space (and appetites) while incorporating gold or silver can add drama and elegance.

Work With What You’ve Got

Each dining space is unique, so work with what you’ve got! Find wall decor that fits within your windows and enhances any architectural details. If you have shelves or a mantle, you can use them to display art and decor without any hanging. You can also use your tableware and the details of the room to help guide your art selection. If you change your décor to get into the holiday spirit, switching out your artwork can be a great way to help make the room feel festively cohesive. For Thanksgiving, adding autumnal themed paintings and photographs can get you and your guests ready for a turkey feast. As winter approaches and you break out your Christmas decorations, try switching out your wall art for winter-themed images to match the season!

Decorating In Black And White

Black and white is a timeless color combination that will keep your space feeling both classic and modern. The contrasting tones can add sophistication and drama to any room, not matter your design style. From bold stripes to matte black walls, there are a lot of great ways to decorate with this chic color trend. Whether you go for a complete monochromatic look or just want to add some black and white accessories, hanging black and white artwork on your walls will help complete your stylish look!

If your room is light or white, adding black accents can create a stunning contrast that will never go out of style. Painting a wall black, even if it may seem scary, can help your room feel more cozy and intimate, with crisp white accents and warm woods creating a perfect balance.

If you want to start with smaller doses, incorporating the striking color combo in your trim, patterned upholstery, or artwork can elevate a space and emphasize different aspects of the design. And hanging black and white photography on your walls is always a classic way to bring these timeless tones in to your space.

Guaranteed to create a sophisticated and classic aesthetic, this color combination has proven time and time again that it is here to stay. And did you know that we are able to customize and recolor our imagery to fit your design needs? If you see an image you’d love in black and white, we can help!

Modern Farmhouse Style

An interior design trend that feels quintessentially fall appropriate is the modern farmhouse style. This simplistically chic trend is all about
light and neutral colors, wood accents, as well as a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Pinterest boards are filled with design and décor ideas for achieving the country-living inspired aesthetic, whether you style your space full of character or keep it more modern and refined. After spending a weekend at the Pinology Market in Seattle, “an indoor pop-up market bringing Pinterest to life”, we are even more inspired by the rustic charm of the farmhouse style.

Even if you don’t live in the rural countryside, there are many ways to bring the polished comfort of the farmhouse style to your space. Using warm and cool neutral colors, like shades of gray, cream, brown, and sage, will keep your space light and bright. Finding the right décor is key to mastering the perfect modern rustic farmhouse look by balancing the sleek with the salvaged and incorporating natural elements. We’ve gathered some artwork and photographs that we think would pair perfectly with exposed wood details and flea market décor finds!

Images of lovable farm animals are a fun and easy way to bring the sweet country charm to your walls!

Paintings of the rolling countryside or a quaint barn can be the perfect addition to your farmhouse styled space. Pair them with industrial accents and a neutral color palette to complete your rustic and chic style!

Country-living inspired photography can strike the right balance of pastoral and refined while adding some rustic sophistication to your space!

And of course, the elegance of horses makes incorporating photographs and paintings of them a fantastic addition to your modern farmhouse style, especially in neutral tones!

Decorating with Jewel Tones

**featured piece is “Peacock Blossom” by Liz Jardine**

Lately we’ve grown inspired by a rich and vibrant color trend that is shaking up the neutral color palettes: jewel tones. Using these deep colors in your space will give you the feeling of cozy luxury, especially when pairing them with velvety texture, bold pattern, and metallic accents. Each jewel tone can bring a different energy into your design, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite gem-inspired colors and ways to add them to your space.

Sapphire

Adding a sapphire hue can bring a soothing touch of glam to a space. Blue is great in rooms for rest and relaxation, such as a bedroom, and adding elements of sapphire is a bold way to activate your Zen. Paint your wall(s) this blue-gem color or add sapphire furniture and decor for a striking transformation.

Magenta

For a fresh burst of energy in your room, try magenta or a sweet, pink jewel-tone. Balance out the bright and vibrant hue of magenta by pairing it with other jewel tones, such as soft amethyst, cooling aquamarine, or rich ruby red.

Amethyst

Decorating with shades of amethyst will bring drama and elegance to your space. Mixing a deep, saturated jewel-tone with softer colors can help lighten up a space, and using a decadent purple in a room with a lot of sunlight can keep it from feeling too dark.

Emerald

Green brings a sense of healing to a space, and decorating with emerald tones can evoke calming and nature-inspired luxury. Even better, this dazzling green hue will pair perfectly with shimmery gold accents or deep blue colors.

Ruby

For a striking and warm color, go for a ruby red. Adding this rich jewel tone will instantly energize your space, and because red is such an activating color, using it in dining area or living room will make your space feel social and inviting.

Whether you choose one vivid gem color to set the mood of your room or mix them to transform your space into a beautiful jewel box, finding the perfect jewel-toned art piece will add a touch of elegance to your walls!

Creating a Gallery Wall

With the new autumn season approaching, we decided to embrace some change and rehang the original art pieces in our art gallery. There’s something about transitioning to fall that invites fresh and new beginnings, and changing up your interior spaces is a great way to embrace this season. So as design styles and home decor change with the leaves, deciding exactly how you want to rearrange or redecorate can be tricky. Sometimes reorganizing wall decor you already have, finding new ways to display items in your home, or switching out different pieces can instantly refresh your room and get you ready for crisp weather & cozy days inside.

A gallery wall–although it can sound daunting–is a great way to display your wall decor pieces, fill a blank wall, and personalize your space. If you already have a gallery-styled wall, switching out pieces, adding new ones, or reorganizing them can help re-energize your space. So whether you are attempting your first gallery wall or rehanging what you already have, we wanted to share some helpful tips and tricks that we learned when switching up our own art gallery walls recently.

Style

The first thing to decide on is how the style of your gallery wall; what “theme” or aesthetic are you going for? Classic and traditional? Or a more eclectic vibe? Since there are so many ways to create a gallery wall, pinpointing your style that will help when picking out the specific pieces to use and organizing them. For our art gallery, we decided to rehang each wall by color palette and used pieces in similar tones. Color is a key component of making any gallery wall cohesive. Whether the pieces are all black and white, all in the same color scheme, or an intentional mix of colors, it’s important think about how the colors in your pieces will look together on your wall and in your space.

Finding the pieces

Once you have an overall idea of the style you want for your gallery wall, it’s time to pick your pieces. An easy way to start is to choose some main pieces–they tend to be the larger ones–that you want to be the focal points of your wall, and then you can build around them. No matter if you are rehanging pieces you already have or finding new pieces, this can help give you a specific direction and a better idea of how to organize the space you have available. Once you have the main pieces, you can find others to go with them and start creating a collection of possible images and works for your gallery. At this point in our gallery, we started gathering the pieces that worked with the color palette of our wall and pairing them up based on aesthetic–not worrying about sizes quite yet. This is the fun part, so use your unique eye and style to find the perfect pieces to fit your vision!

Lay It Out

After you have the pieces that you want to include in your gallery wall, begin planning out how you want to organize them. Figure out how much wall space you want/have to work, measure out the sizes of the pieces (it can be helpful to start with the larger ones) and start mapping our how you want to place them. Consider which sized pieces work best together, spacing out like-images so similar items aren’t clumped together, and the amount of space you want to leave between each piece. Make it as clean & gridded or as intentionally disordered as you would like, but laying it out and having a game plan will really help before grabbing the nails and hammer. For our art gallery, we kept a consistent bottom line for our art pieces and worked up, making sure pieces were centered with the ones below and evenly spaced. Don’t be afraid to try different things and experiment with various lay outs before finding what works best for your space!

One big tip about creating a gallery wall–no matter how you go about curating and hanging it–is to stay flexible and don’t be afraid to adapt if things aren’t going exactly how you envisioned. Whether you are creating a new gallery wall and on the hunt for the perfect pieces or reimagining your space with pieces you already have, enjoy getting creative with it! The hard work, creativity, and personal touches will be really rewarding once you stand back and admire your work!

All of these original pieces (and more!) are available on our website!

5 Tips for Playing With Prints & Pattern

Bold patterns and deep hues are taking over the minimalist interior trend in favor of more eclectic spaces. While an ultra-clean and sleek space is always classic, we love how adding prints and pattern to a room can bring a whole new energy and show your personality. Incorporating pattern is easier than you might think, and we are sharing some tips and tricks for playing with them in your space!

1. Geometric patterns

Geometric shapes are an easy and chic way to add a contemporary element to your space. They are great for big scale patterns in your room, such as a big feature on a wall, or you can always start with small doses of print to ease into it. Geometric shapes are popular on throw pillows or rugs, as planters and light fixtures, or in artwork and wall decor. As a big home decor trend, it’s easy to find the perfect way add geometrics in your design.

2. Mixing Patterns & Prints

Don’t be afraid to mix prints or patterns in your space! Although there are no hard-and-fast rules, some things to consider when incorporating multiple patterns are: the types of patterns, the size & scale of each, and the proximity to each other. Finding patterns that complement each other is key, so think about pairing one bold, busier pattern with other simpler patterns. And to help keep the space balanced, integrate patterns in different sizes throughout the room, like a large printed wallcovering paired with medium and small patterned fabrics and home decor pieces. If you use a few similar patterns, try varying the scale of each print to create a fluid and eclectic harmony. Even though mixing patterns can seem daunting, spacing them out in a room with solid colors and neutrals will help keep the space cohesively mismatched. But one of the best things about mixing pattern and prints is that you can make it entirely your own!

3. Wallcoverings

Want to make a big impact with your pattern and print? Adding a patterned wallcovering to your room will make a striking statement, and accenting it with other pieces in solid colors or subtler patterns will keep the room from feeling overwhelming. Whether you cover all of your walls or just one, stripes, classic floral prints or modern geometric patterns are sure to transform any space. And did you know that here at Third and Wall, we are able to customize a wallcovering to fit your needs? So go big, because you are already home!

4. Curved Patterns & Circles

When deciding what patterns to use, sometimes going for circular shapes can help soften the room. The shapes and pattern will still liven it up, especially with some bright color, but the curves bring a different dimension and depth. And even better, circular patterns and prints play well with others, so go ahead and mix things up!

5. Color & Pattern

One of the biggest tips for incorporating pattern into your space is to stay mindful of the color palette, whether keeping it unified or intentionally mismatched. Being strategic about the color family of your patterns will help make sure your room blends and stays cohesive. Patterns work well in neutral tones or with bold & bright colors, so don’t be afraid to show your personality & style in your space and have fun playing with pattern!

How do you use pattern when decorating your spaces?

Coastal Style

As we get into the dog days of summer (hello August!), relaxing in a beautiful beach house sounds just about perfect. The serenity and simplicity of the neutral color palette, clean lines, and oceanside vibes are enough to lull you into a summer trance. Coastal interiors are perfect for curing any of your summer blues, no matter the season. And whether you live by the shore or thousands of miles away, we are sharing some of the best images to help you create that same soothing seaside energy in your own space!

There are lots of ways to make the coastal design trend your own, and it doesn’t have to mean a kitschy style with seaside trinkets galore. It can transform your room into a simplistically elegant oasis with a natural color palette, different textures, and modern accents.

For a calming, coastal-chic space, start with a neutral base for a color palette, with muted and pastel tones like tans, off-whites, and soft grays & blues. Taking a minimalist approach with furniture & decor and mixing some traditional pieces with modern accents can give you the perfect balance of a relaxing, sleek space. And incorporating imagery of sand, sea, and sky is an easy way to elevate your space to make it contemporary and inviting. We love how a beautiful shore painting transports you to the peaceful waves!

But a coastal style doesn’t always have to mean complete tranquility. Fun and beachy vibes can be perfect for a kid’s room, bathroom, or any space you want to bring some more energy to. By adding brighter and bigger pops of coastal-inspired color, such as aqua, coral, or deeper blues, to a mostly-neutral space, you can liven up a room while keeping the coastal inspiration. Hanging imagery of cute sea creatures, shells, and beach life will bring the fun of the beach to your space without tracking in any of the sand!

No matter how you choose to incorporate some coastal vibes into your design, we hope this artwork helps bring you a little closer to the shore!

All of these images and photographs (and lots more!) are available in our Print-On-Demand and photography collection, and some are available as originals. Some areas of our website are password-protected. If you are a member of the trade but don’t have full access to our website, www.thirdandwall.com, please contact us at customerservice@thirdandwall.com.

Desert Style: Cactus Craze

We are talking about one of summer’s biggest trends… the cactus craze! From ceramic sculptures to printed pillows, from candles and mugs to pool floats and oven mitts, and of course the plant itself, it’s easy for the prickly shape to find a place in your home.

The variety in this design trend makes it simple to add some summer desert vibes to any space, no matter the design style, but one of the easiest ways is with a cactus image. We have rounded up some perfect desert-inspired photographs to bring a modern sun-kissed style to your space. Wherever you are, these cactus images are sure to help bring the warm desert sun and some green to you and your walls!

While the cactus craze is not exactly new, photography featuring the desert plant can breathe new life into the trend with a modern and sophisticated touch. Each photographer has a unique style and sees something different through their lens, capturing a new angle, color, or detail of the cacti’s natural beauty.

To complete a boho desert style, add a Southwestern rug and other textiles with some leather, wood accents, and spiky greenery to a neutral color palette. Or if you just want to incorporate hints of the trend, cactus and desert imagery can be a cool way to bring the heat and still keep your space chic.

All of these featured photographs are available in our Photography collection on our site. Some areas of our website are password-protected. If you are a member of the trade but don’t have full access to our website, www.thirdandwall.com, please contact us at customerservice@thirdandwall.com.

Get the Scoop: Ice Cream Colors

***Featured artwork is “Cotton Candy Dreams I” by Lisa Ridgers***

Today’s color trend is inspired by one of our favorite summer treats… ice cream! And with Sunday being National Ice Cream Day, we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about the bright, pastel ice cream colors we’ve been seeing in design. The interior design world has been bursting with delicious color this spring & summer, and adding brights & pastels are great way to refresh and lighten up your space, especially during the warm months.

**“Daydreaming” by Randy Hibberd (top left) and “Sea Coral II” by Patti Mann (bottom right)**

If you are wanting to add some lilac, bubble-gum pink, mint green, or apricot to your space, there are lots of ways to scoop this trend right up. You can go bold and paint your wall(s), decorate with perfect pastel-toned furniture, or start small with décor accent pieces.

And if you’d love to adopt this trend without completely renovating your space or are hesitant to go all out with these yummy colors, adding artwork with these pastel tones to your walls is a great solution. Sometimes the airy and lighter hues are easier to incorporate into your space and seem less daunting, but they still bring a fun and colorful energy with them. And with a variety of imagery in these dessert-inspired shades, from abstracts to florals to sunset photographs, you are bound to find a piece you will love!

The beauty of designing with color is that you can express yourself and personalize your space to reflect your style. So whether you go bold by mixing multiple bright pastels in your room, or start small by accessorizing with one softly toned ice-cream color, decorating with this scrumptious color trend can add just the right flavor.

All of these images are available in our Print-On-Demand collection on our site, and you can search by color scheme, such as Brights and Pale Tints to find just what you are looking for.

Some areas of our website are password-protected. If you are a member of the trade but don’t have full access to our website, www.thirdandwall.com, please contact us at customerservice@thirdandwall.com.

Have a happy National Ice Cream Day and treat yourself!

Finding The Best Pieces for Over Your Bed

Your bedroom is your sacred space. It is a place where you relax, unwind, and get some much-needed rest. It is your personal oasis, and its design should reflect all of those things to ensure that you get the stylish sanctuary of your dreams. An integral aspect of that design is the artwork you incorporate in your space, so today we are sharing some things to consider when searching for the best piece(s) for above your bed. Don’t worry, we’ve got you and your bedroom walls covered!

Style:

The style of your art pieces should, of course, reflect the interior design style of your space. Abstract art is perfect for bringing modern and chic vibes, while landscapes introduce serene and calming feelings into your bedroom. And photography is a great way to add personal touches to your wall or transport you to a destination, near or far, while you relax. Once you have pinpointed your dream design, finding the perfect art piece will help you execute it.

Artwork featured is “A New Tune” by Liz Jardine

Size:

Sometimes bigger is better! A large composition makes for a great statement above your bed, and can easily energize or calm your space. The size of your piece will depend, of course, on your wall space, but always make sure that the image is high enough above your bed so you don’t bump it!

Photograph featured is by Aaron Matheson (Alt v1)

Number:

You can also use the open wall space to add a triptych or a collection of different images. This can help break up a large, bare wall, while keeping the space cohesive. Curate a gallery wall around your bed to incorporate personal photos with your art, or just hang a couple pieces. The sky is the limit (well the ceiling is, but you know what we mean)!

Triptych of “Continuation” by Lisa Ridgers

Color:

Whatever the color palette of your room, the color in your art pieces can help set the mood of your bedroom and tie in small accent pieces. Blues and greens can have a cool and calming effect, neutrals and browns can provide a feeling of naturalness and comfort, and grays and black can give your space a sophisticated and elegant feel. Whether bright and vibrant or serenely simplified, color can define your oasis so go bold or stay neutral but, most importantly, make sure it reflects you!

Photograph featured is by Nancy Crowell

All of the pieces featured in these photos are available in our Print-On-Demand and Photography collection. Some areas of our website are password-protected. If you are a member of the trade but don’t have full access to our website, www.thirdandwall.com, please contact us at customerservice@thirdandwall.com.

5 Tips For Adding Metallics to Your Walls

Add a little shimmer to your space! We are sure you’ve seen gold hardware, embellished fabrics, copper mugs, and silver light fixtures (just to name a few) taking over home décor trends. And with metallic accents having a big moment in design, we have the perfect images to embellish your walls and want to share 5 tips to help you incorporate some metallic into your space!

1. Opposites attract: metallics & earth tones

Adding just the right touch of metallic accents with warm earth tones is the perfect, polished pair. Hanging an art piece with natural tones and a pop of sparkle can make the perfect statement and elevate a neutral space without over-doing it.

2. Metals do mix

No matter what you may have heard, don’t be afraid to mix your metals. One trick to mixing metals in one space is to hang an art piece that incorporates the different metallic tones you are using. You can also highlight one metal and have smaller accent pieces of a different metal, like gold with smaller silver accents, to keep your space cohesive.

3. No room is off limits

Metallic hues can make any room feel a little extra luxurious, no matter the function. While living rooms and dining rooms are popular spaces for incorporating the metallic trend, your office space, bathroom, or really any space, can use a touch of glamour too!

**“Indigo Oyster Shells” by Liz Jardine**

4. Pops of Color & Shimmer

Just because you add metallics to your room doesn’t mean you can’t add some color. Even in a neutral space, having a colorful art piece with a metallic shimmer can be exactly what you need to enhance your space. Or if your space already has a bit of color, finding the right art piece can complement it and also add some shine.

5. Go Bold

Go for it, and make a statement with your embellishment! Metallics are sure to catch people’s eye, so don’t be afraid to go bold with pattern, deep hues, and shimmer in your wall decor.

Some of these pieces are available as originals with all the beautiful texture and metallic shimmer you’ll love, but all of the pieces featured here are available in our Print-On-Demand collection on our website. We are also able to do hand embellishment on canvas prints so that your image will get that unique and customized metallic texture!

We would love to hear, how would you design with the metallic trend?

A Hint of Green: Botanical Trend

Today we are sharing a very popular, and watering-free, way to bring some more greenery into your space. Adding natural and green elements to your design can have a soothing effect in your room, and PPG just announced their 2019 Paint Color of the Year: Night Watch- “a rich, luxurious, and classic shade of green allowing spaces to emulate the feeling of lush greenery and the healing power of nature”. With green on the rise, the botanical trend doesn’t look like it will be fading anytime soon, and we are not mad about it! Framing your plants is a great way to bring the beauty of the outdoors in and freshen up your space, no green thumb required. So we’ve rounded up some perfect botanical images to add plant life to your walls and give your space a natural, chic look you’ll love!

Botanical images are very versatile and can work in any space, no matter the interior design style. Whether your room is tropical and beach inspired or classically styled, palm prints are a great way to give it a refreshed feel.

Framing photos of succulents and desert plant life can add the perfect boho chic vibes to your space. And don’t be afraid to mix different types of botanicals in one space to create an eclectically sophisticated room!

But incorporating the botanical trend into your space doesn’t always mean you have to go green. At Third and Wall, we can customize images to match your space, and that includes color changes. Whether you are looking for a monochromatic style, a little pop of color, or a metallic shimmer in your botanical prints, we can help you find it!

We love the botanical trend and think that these images are a great natural complement to your space. If you are really inspired by this design trend, you can pair botanical artwork with potted plants, printed pillows and fabrics, wall coverings, or a mix of other botanical features. Besides color customization, we can print on a variety of substrates and create wallcoverings to help make your space uniquely your own!

And check out our Pinterest board for even more botanical interior inspiration!

All of the artwork featured in this post is available in our Print-On-Demand collection and Photography collection on our website. Some areas of our website are password-protected. If you are a member of the trade but don’t have full access to our website, www.thirdandwall.com, please contact us at customerservice@thirdandwall.com.

What are your favorite ways to add greenery to your space?

Trends – Color Blocks and Soft Shapes

Color-blocking is a strong trend this year and we were inspired by this post by Fashion Vignette to share some of our own transitional abstract art, which complements these patterns, textiles, fashion and interior concepts.

Color blocks can be clean and simple. Dark and light alternates to connote open doorways, architectural plans, city blocks, agricultural fields. Because the shapes are simple, color becomes the main player in leading the viewer’s eye around the image and creating interesting focal points.

: Lucky No. 5 by Liz Jardine

: UJAR-110_ALT_V4 by LIz Jardine

: UJAR-219_ALT_V2 by LIz Jardine

: UJAR-219_ALT_V1 by LIz Jardine

: UJAR-110_ALT_V1 by LIz Jardine

: Inch Blue by Sarah Stockstill

Color blocks don’t have to be square. They can also be irregular and dynamic, shifting and moving like tectonic plates. Imagine the images seen in a kaleidoscope, caught in the act of morphing into something different but equally as beautiful.

: Adapt 3 b Randy Hibberd

: OSTO-450_ALT_V1 by Sarah Stockstill

: Lift Off II by Sarah Stockstill

: Geometrics by Lisa Ridgers

: ODUA-112_ALT by Matias Duarte

Areas of color can also maintain a shape, but not necessarily be geometric. Soft shapes may be clean and clear, or softly blurred together like a painting in the rain.

: OROJ-132_ALT_V1 by Pablo Rojero

: Retro Fit by Lisa Ridgers

: Dakine #13 by Brent Foreman

: Flowing Energy by Randy Hibberd

: Dakine #6 by Brent Foreman

: Blue Connection II by LIsa Ridgers

: Adriatic by Jeff Iorillo

: Feeling Blue I by Michele Gort

: As We Say by LIsa Ridgers

Pinterest Colors of the Year for 2016

With billions and billions (and billions) of pins in the fashion, beauty and home décor categories, Pinterest has ventured into Pantone territory by declaring colors of the year for 2016. Since color preferences vary by industry, Pinterest has crunched the numbers and brought us several colors that have been inspiring individuals, designers and retailers alike.

Seeing a 100% increase since February with this color, Blush Pink is the forerunner in women’s fashion pins. Mint Green saw a 40% increase during the same time period.

https://www.pinterest.com/pinpicks/pinterest-palette-style/

: Late Morning by Jill Martin

: Wild Orchid by Randy Hibberd

: Persimmon Jump by Jill Martin

: Calm Days II by Lisa Ridgers

: Tangier Tiles III by Liz Jardine

: “The Moon” by Laura Van Horne

In men’s fashion, the blues rule. Astronaut Blue pins rose 100% since February and Chambray also saw an uptick.

https://www.pinterest.com/pinpicks/pinterest-palette-mens-style/

: Deep Within by Corrie LaVelle

: Lucky No. 5 by LIz Jardine

: Positive Change by Randy Hibberd

In the beauty category, the mermaid look is in full swing. People can’t stop pinning Dark Blue, Green and Lavender hair and makeup photos.

https://www.pinterest.com/pinpicks/pinterest-palette-beauty-hair/

: Hidden Valley by Liz Jardine

: Bloom by Laura Van Horne

: By The Sea by Liz Jardine

While fashion and beauty are full of color, home decor is much more subdued with pinners loving décor inspiration photos in Gray and Mauve.

https://www.pinterest.com/pinpicks/pinterest-palette-home/

: Bright Lights, Big City by Liz Jardine

: Grey Levels by Jeff Iorillo

: Beach II by Brooke Borcherding

Here’s to Green for St. Paddy’s Day

pantone-210-new-color-families-greens St. Patrick’s Day is upon us. Everyone from schoolchildren to our coworkers will be wearing green on the 17th in order to avoid the dreaded pinch. If your wardrobe is short on green we can’t save you from a pinching incident, but we do have plenty of green for your walls to wear!

According to Pantone, the Mothership of color, “The human eye literally sees more green than any other color. The hue of foliage, grass, and growing plants; bountiful trees, lush meadows and clinging vines; the shade of forests and jungles; elves and leprechauns; the product of the Irish patriot and St. Patrick’s Day; with a multitude of greens so plentiful in the surrounding world, there are many moods the green family can convey.”

The color experts at Pantone go on to explain that green is a restful color, influencing our nervous system, slowing and deepening our breath, and relaxing our heart by slowing the production of stress hormones.

: “The Moon” by Laura Van Horne

: UHIB-260_ALT_V1 by Randy Hibberd

: “Marfa II” by Sarah Stockstill

: “Sage Cascade” by Jeff Iorillo

: “Crossing The Lines” by Sarah Stockstill

Whether in airy meadows, urban parks or macro-views of nature’s hidden areas, the use of green can promote a sense of balance, harmony and reassurance.

: “A Familiar Vista” by Brooke Borcherding

: “Summer Shade” by Theo Beck

: “Urban Escape” by Liz Jardine

: “Rainforest Hues” by Liz Jardine

: “River Currents” by Liz Jardine

There, don’t you feel calmer already? Get some green!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

“Party” by KC Haxton

White-on-White – The Hot Decor Trend for 2016

Moving towards simplicity and a clean, classic look, several major paint brands have declared off-white to be the hot interior color for 2016.

: “Champagne Blossom” by Liz Jardine

: “Tempest” by Liz Jardine

: “Geometry 101 IV” by Liz Jardine

There are hundreds of shades of white, and each shade morphs into something new with the shifting rays of natural and interior light. White is never just white as long as light is hitting it!

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Whether warm or cool, or a combination of both, white invites serenity and reflection, and creates a fresh, uncomplicated space in which to accent textiles, furniture pieces or objets d’art.

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If you’re thinking about creating a white-on-white interior, do a little homework – get some paint swatches and compare them in a variety of lighting situations and at different times of day.

: “Study in Black & White” by LIz Jardine

: “Subtlety I” by Carmen Gimenez

: :Whitewashed I” by Hilario Gutierrez

: “Dandelions” by Liz Jardine

Watery Blues – Summer’s Hot Color

According to Houzz, “watery blue” is one of summer’s hottest interior decor colors. These soft greenish-blues evoke a sense of calm, peace and relaxation, which make them especially popular in spas, bedrooms and bathrooms.

Contemporary abstracts demonstrate the variety of ways artists can employ light blue and aqua tones, whether they’re woven amongst stronger colors or dancing translucently across the canvas in a lovely watercolor.

: “Mixed Signals” by Jill Martin

: “Entice” by Jill Martin

: “Rustic City” by Pablo Rojero

: OHIB-537_ALT_V1

Sea and sky embody those watery blue hues in a myriad of beautiful atmospheric ways.

: “Aqua Marine” by KC Haxton

: “Via Dolce III” by Sarah Stockstill

: “Serene Scape V” by Lisa Ridgers

: “Del Mar, California” by Pablo Rojero

: “Afternoon Sail” by Lisa Ridgers

: “Sea Spray” by Liz Jardine

Delicate blues can even evoke serenity in these harmonious transitional florals, skyscapes and equine images.

: “Blue Roses” by Jill Martin

: UHAX-123_ALT_V1 by KC Haxton

: OHIB-548_ALT_V1 by Randy Hibberd

: “Refreshed” by Jill Martin

: “Horses” by Randy Hibberd

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