With a new year about to begin, it's time to open the door to new and exciting home design and decorating trends for 2007!

If you've been looking at your home's décor and wondering how to add some "sizzle", 2007 brings fabulous colours, fabrics and furniture choices.

Colour Trends
Out with the old and in with the new! Blues and greens are the cool colour choices for this season.  Earth tones, golden ochres, rusts, taupe, khaki, olive green, red, and mustards warm things up. Neutral colours, such as mochas, tans and beiges paired with gray are a fresh take on a simple, neutral pallette.

Fabric
Glamourous fabrics like velvet, silk, and fur are trendsetters for the coming year, especially for bathrooms and bedrooms. Why not have a chair outfitted in faux fur or add a silk shower curtain to your bathroom for a touch of elegance? Leather is back and hotter than ever - a leather bedroom set will give any room a sleek and modern look. With luxurious fabrics and textures like these, you’ll turn your bedroom into a stunning and stylish retreat.

Furniture
Handcrafted furniture with elaborate detailing and design motifs will be a hot seller next year. Wood will dominate, with Walnut, Cherry, and Mahogany as the core picks. You’ll also see metallic and brass showing up on leg bottoms and other table details to add shine and that little bit of flair. Look for diamond shapes and sculptural pieces to give your home a new and exciting look.

Asian Influence
Next year will see a strong Asian influence on home decor. To update your décor, consider purchasing authentic Asian furnishings and decorative items imported from exotic locations such as India, Japan, and Korea. Be sure you choose quality products by asking the seller for background information on a piece, before you buy it. You’ll have an idea of its origin and a sense of its quality – or lack thereof!  With the right touches you can achieve an exotic, Asian-inspired theme for any room.

Now you have a jump on decorating trends for 2007, take the opportunity to add some new colours and interesting pieces to your home and start the year in style!