When thinking about how to decorate a room, it is a good idea to take one piece and design the room around it. This can something as large as a three-seater couch or as small as a scented candle. Whatever it is, there is something about that piece that really strikes a chord with you, so go with that feeling and use it to create an entire room that makes you feel welcome and cozy, somewhere you can relax into the feeling of being surrounded by beautiful things.

For instance, a cushion whose color you adore could be the starting point – take that color and work with it. If it is a bright color, such as green or scarlet, then keep the rest of the decor quite simple. Don’t throw too many strong colors in there or the end effect will be of a kaleidoscope and not particularly restful; unless of course, you find kaleidoscopes restful. Most people don’t but it is a matter of personal taste.

This one splash of bright color will give you the starting point – look out for other pieces with that color in, and don’t limit yourself. You might find it in a particular flower or plant that grows in your garden or you may see a painting using some of that color. A set of candles might use it, or even a book jacket. Keep your eyes peeled for objects using that color. A lampshade, a picture frame, absolutely anything that uses that color can be used in your room and the more unexpected the better. The idea is to have a room that is decorated in a fairly simple, basic color palette with these bright flashes of color half hidden away, waiting to be discovered.

Area rugs are a good way of bringing this color into the room without it seeming too obvious. There is a huge variety in the available designs of area rugs, so you should be able to find one that incorporates the color you have chosen to accent the room. Try to find a rug that contains the right color without having too much of it. The point of an accent is that it occurs in small, localized patches, rather than one huge splash. The right area rug will continue your chosen accent color onto the floor without ruining the effect by making it a focal point. That is something entirely different.

The possibilities offered by the right accent color are endless and hugely varied. When you find a splash of color that stands out against the rest of your furniture without clashing with it, the overall effect is very pleasing. It gives you the impression that here is a place where anyone can relax but which still shows, very definitely, your own personality.

Interior designers are moving towards old traditions, as according to them, “old is new again”. Antiques and vintage pieces add life to a living space and makes interior of your house or workplace attractive. Thrift stores are the best place to look for cheap antique pieces which look extremely unique.

Rudiments of earth, linked to the resources of earth, are also in trend this year, as they are reflected in colours, deriving from plants, minerals and dirt. Tones are creating a matchless beauty, and rooms based on specific colour themes of light green and ocean blue give a pleasing impact to an individual.

Staying close to the real styles is one of the main characteristics of Interior design trends for 2010. Decorators are more into woods and metals. Wooden flooring and metallic cabinets and cupboards are “in” as compared to fully painted cabinets and carpeted flooring.

There was a time when wallpaper was common and liked by everyone, but gradually it lost its attraction, and people moved towards painted walls and ceilings. As history repeats itself, so once again wallpapers are “in”, and special patterns mainly in the colour shades of greens, blues, mustard and bronzes are becoming increasingly popular. Wallpapers create a visual impact in the room and break the monotonous outlook. These are extremely eye-catching and give a pleasurable affect.

Be bold! This is one of the mantras being used by interior decorators in establishing the new interior trends of the year 2010. Big wall hangings and picture frames are “in”, but one thing should be kept in mind that not too many wall pictures or decorative hangings are placed together, as they make the place look smaller and congested. Rugs are also “in” and placed as wall hangings as well as on floors.

Glamour and risk taking designs are very much in fashion in the year 2010, and people are looking forward to making their houses and workplaces unique and different from the typical looks. Interior designers have kept their fingers crossed as they believe that the mushrooming sense of optimism will be reflected in individuals as well as their surroundings, which best explain personality of the individuals.

In short, year 2010 is a year of new innovative designs and techniques. People are moving towards antique decorative pieces, whereas wallpaper is once again in trend with touch of ground-breaking patterns. Interior decorators want to reflect the individual moods into their homes and workplace, so one is not restricted to follow the styles entirely, rather people can bring changes to their living spaces according to their own tastes.