Spring is a beautiful time of year and a time for renewal. Let in the fresh air with this change of the season and the newest home decorating trends and colors. The fashion industry has certainly been an inspiration and influence over the color and trends of home furnishings, but any color is fashionable with the personal self expression and confidence to make it work.

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The greatest trick of interior designers is to know how to change the effect of a whole room by simply adding a few new accents. One of the easiest ways to do this today is to use wall stickers or decals, the amazing new trend in home decor. One of the key trends this year is that of Trompe L’oeuil. Pronounced ‘tromp loy’, it literally means ‘deceive the eye’ in French and refers to the particular style of painting whereby the artist creates an illusion of space and paints an apparently three dimensional image on the wall within the context of the surrounding architecture. Wall stickers are a great way of adding this witty element to your room design. For instance, why not add a hat stand to your hallway? For added reality you can add a real hook to the wall sticker so you can actually hang your coat on it! Or you could add a baroque fireplace or dressing table to your bedroom for a fun twist on traditional glamour.

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