Annually, just like cars, house decorating trends come and go. One year, colorful and funky is all the rage, and the next year it is off white, chippy and comfortable chic. 2009 is no different and here are our strong front runners for hot interior design treatments for 2009.

1) Decorative Black Metal is Making a Strong Comeback – A great number of homeowners are turning to metal, and specifically cast iron in their homes. This can be home decorating accents done in decorative black metal such as a pot rail in the kitchen, towel racks in the bath and powder room. It can also be further enhanced with the use of cast iron on door and cabinet hinges and pulls; exterior house elements in metal instead of the customary painted wood and creating a fireplace surround or staircase banister out of decorative black metal for a unique yet elegant decorator touch.

2) The Lovely Mix of Wood and Metal – In 2009, many families, house building and home renovating companies are bringing together the richness of wood with the modern elegance of metal. This treatment is popular on stairwells, decks, fireplace mantels and even the front porch. Not only is this treatment visually stunning to look at, but the hard wearing factor means it is a sound investment that will last for decades.

3) The Outdoors Revival of Corbels – Coming back in 2009 is the use of hardwood corbels and large wood corbels on the exterior of a house. So many people are restoring old houses in trendy and historic cities, and the use of antique corbels and over-sized, large corbel embellishments is a must to bring back to life the true splendor of an old home.

4) The Featured Staircase – In the 80s and early 90s, staircases in house design were not important and a design element meant to blend into the background. This year and into the future, the stairway as a feature of the house is experiencing a big comeback. This styling includes the daring use of wrought iron and real wood balusters and railings, as well as interesting takes on paint finishes for stair parts.

Infusing your interior design scheme with any of these treatments to your home will be a good investment. In addition, these are not just trends that will be in today and out of style tomorrow. Instead, these would be considered interior design treatments that will serve your home and family well for many years.

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