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Trending Out & What to Do Instead

July 9, 2025 | 2025 trends, amy youngblood interiors, color trends, custom design, Interior Design Trends, neutral, paint trends, palette, residential design, residential interior design

Three things trending out: 1- Matching sets 2- Inconsistency 3- Millennial grey What we recommend instead: 1- Mix materials & Mix styles (but still coordinated) Here are some examples: In your bedroom, instead

https://www.hgtvhomebysherwinwilliams.com/content/dam/cbg-hgsw/design-help/color-collections/coty-23/carosel-5/LHGSW445_22_HGSW_2023%20CCOTY_WebsiteUpdates_IMAGES_r140.png — 'Restrained Gold' by Sherwin Williams

Is Yellow a Trend for 2023?

December 12, 2022 | 2023 trends, amy youngblood, amy youngblood interiors, Cincinnati, Color trends, decorating, home renovation, interior design, paint colors, paint trends, residential design, yellow

After years of yellow being considered outdated it seems to finally be making its comeback in 2023! The bright fluorescent tone that was popular 20 years ago will be replaced with warm and cozy hues, used in more

Can You Combine Style with Function?

May 3, 2021 | Amy Youngblood Interiors, functional, organize, residential design, storage, style, unique

The function of a design is just as important as style. No matter how beautiful a space looks the design fails if the users can't function the way they need to in the space. Let's look at this through the aspect of

What's Trending in Wood Floors

November 14, 2019 | amy youngblood interiors, dramatic, home renovation, inspiration, interior design, interior design trends, residential design, wood flooring

Color Whitewashed and blond color tones are very “in” right now. They are great for a modern design and make a room feel light and bright. A warm medium brown tone will warm up a space and have a more classic look.

Fall Brings Exciting New Trends for Interior Design

October 23, 2019 | amy youngblood interiors, Cincinnati Home, decor, design, fall interior design trends, inspiration, interior design, pattern, residential design, retro, trends

Fall is bringing some new trends for interior design! There seems to be a trend of old elements coming back in a fresh modern way. First up we have a reemergence of vintage lighting styles. Incorporating these new

Thinking About a Fall Refresh?

September 12, 2019 | amy youngblood interiors, cincinnati, design, entertaining, fall, holiday planning, home renovation, interior design, remodeling, residential design

It’s that time again, the start of a new school year! With the kids going back to school and summer vacations ending it’s time to get back on schedule after a crazy summer. While I’m sure most of you