2011 is bringing in new home decorating and interior design  trends, while carrying over some of the old. What can we expect to see in homes this year?

2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend #1: Green Luxury
Consumers are demanding proof that a product is truly green, and the 2008 SAGE award winners – Cisco Brothers, Hickory Chair, and Valley Forge Fabrics – are leading the green movement. And natural, silk-like linens such as those from Anna Sova’s Marigold eco-silk collection and SDH Linens’ Legna Collection have taken organic bedding to the next level.

2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend #2: Artsy Touches
Artisan pieces and one-of-a-kind décor are becoming more appreciated than mass-produced objects. Examples of such are Sondra Alexander’s Neptune Collection and Black and Iris glass tubes by Tsunami Glassworks.

2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend #3: Timeless colors
I’m sorry to break it to you, but pinks are back in this year. Gone are the bold, fearless hues, though – softer, more sophisticated pinks are becoming more popular. We will also see lighter shades of purple this year, as well as various greens. And, of course, timeless colors will always be “in”.

2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend #4:    Decorate Your Walls
Decorative touches, such as crown moldings and columns, help to dress a room up. 

2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend #5: Capture the Light
Maximizing natural lighting in the short, dark days of winter helps to sharpen colors as well as lift the spirit. In Scandinavia, the winter light is much less than it is in the United States, so the architects try to capture every possible ray of light. Learn more here.

2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend #6: Non-White Ceilings
Today’s ceilings are possibly the most ignored surface in a room. They don’t always have to be left white, but painting them a color other than white can be a tricky business. Here are some ideas for using color on your ceilings.

2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend #7: Custom Cabinetry
Stock cabinets aren’t always the best fit for a house. Having custom cabinetry built for your home can help solve many problems, such as not being able to reach a higher cabinet.

2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend #8: Lots of Windows
This is similar to #5 (Capture the light), but windows may not be all about light. They may be incorporated to capture the view outdoors or complement the home’s architecture. Before putting lots of windows in your house, though, consider how you are going to deal with privacy issues and light control.

2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend #9: Using Color in Accents
Popular colors this year include purple and pink. If you prefer to use neutral colors in more permanent features, perhaps you could incorporate color into your home with accents. Accents may be throw pillows, vases, flowers, and even lamps.

2011 Interior Design & Home Decorating Trend #10: Comfortable Beds

People are spending a lot more time home these days. This means they are spending a lot of time in their own beds. If you are looking for luxury, be sure your bed is comfortable. Use a mattress pad under your sheets and throw some extra pillows on top.