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Nontraditional Timber
In selecting furniture to fill a home, international influences have impact, especially for wood furnishings. “We are seeing a lot of exotic woods, not only in furniture but also for built-ins,” Bailey says. Ranging from zebrawood and woods harvested from South America and the Far East, the exotic nature of these woods lies in grains and patterns not often found in the states.

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Au Natural  
Following the tendency to favor natural materials and elements, the bathroom is one space where the outdoors can be brought in. Bailey says the evolution of this sanctuarylike space has come to include pebbled flooring of low-profile, river-type rocks that make a soothing yet bold statement. The pebbles can also dress a room from the floor up as an out-of-the-box wall treatment.

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Bejeweled
Just as one might dress up a little black dress for a night on the town, some designers have noticed prevalence in the use of bling for the home. Clear glass lamps that are hefty yet contemporary or onyx lamps can enhance the ambience of a space and have been rising in popularity. “We see the jewelry trend not only in lamps, but in pendants, chandeliers and accessories like vases and candlesticks because it is very visually appealing,” Bailey says.