Popular Interior Home Decorating Treatments for 2009

Every year, just like cars, interior decorating trends come and go. One year, modern and funky is totally in style, and the next year it is off white, well worn and comfortable chic. 2009 is no different and here are our favorites for hot interior design treatments for 2009.

1) Wrought Iron is Making a Strong Comeback – A great number of homeowners are choosing metal, and specifically wrought iron in their family homes. This can be home decorating accessories done in wrought iron such as a pot rail in the kitchen, towel wall shelves in the main or guest bathroom. It can also be more extensive with the use of cast iron on door and cabinet hinges and pulls; exterior house elements in metal instead of the expected stained wood and creating a fireplace surround or staircase banister out of wrought iron for a strong yet refined decorator touch.

2) The Lovely Marriage of Wood and Metal – In 2009, many DIY enthusiasts, house designing and home restoring companies are blending the richness of solid wood with the smoothness of metal. This treatment is popular on stairways, decks, fireplace shelves and even the front porch. Not only is this treatment beautiful to look at, but the hard wearing aspect means it is a worthwhile investment that will last many decades.

3) The Outside of Home Revival of Corbels – Coming back in 2009 is the use of hardwood corbels and decorative corbels on the outside of a house. So many DIY home owners are revitalizing 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 real splendor of an older house.

4) The Featured Staircase – In the 80s and early 90s, staircases in home interior design were not important and something meant to blend into the background. In 2009 and beyond, the staircase as a focal point of the home is experiencing a revival. This trend includes the daring use of cast iron and real wood balusters and railings, as well as creative takes on paint finishes for staircase parts.

Including any of these treatments to your home will be a good investment. Also, these are not trends that will be in today and out of style tomorrow. Instead, these would be considered interior design treatments that will serve your home well for many years to come.