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Now + NextTen big ideas—hot patterns, cool trends, and smart advice—for a fresh look at home.by joanna linberg | photos greg scheidem ann styling jessica thom as | m arket editor fr ances bailey

Monza Fabric in Flax/Chalk, to the trade; Villa Romo. Palm Beach Pillow in Seafoam, $70; Room Service. Faceted Terrarium, $29; Urban Outfitters. Spear Bowl, $80; Ferm Living. Twist a Twill Blanket in Yellow, $139; Gretel Home.

1Geometric designsHexagon, trapezoid, polyhedron: Words you haven’t heard since high school math class are emerging to describe new motifs on furniture and accessories. To visualize how easily a geometric item could slip into your existing decor, think of it as an upgraded stripe. One geometric breaks up other patterns and shapes the same way a stripe does, while adding a whole new dimension to your style.

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2Urban homesteadingAcross the country, people are bringing a little bit of the farm life to their places in the city. For some, that means taking a class to learn to make cheese. For others, it’s a potted vegetable garden on the deck. Here, four ways to learn more and get in on the action.

THE book: Farm Anatomy by Julia Rothman Beautiful illustrations create a visual feast of basics such as barn styles, instructions for a bean tepee, and the parts of a bee. ($16.95, Storey Publishing)

THE sHop: Egg|plant Urban Farm supply in st. paul Besides offering all the typical gardening goods, this store hosts classes on topics such as composting and tapping a maple tree for syrup. (eggplantsupply.com)

THE Tools: Agrarian collection by Williams-sonoma Your source for gorgeous copper gardening tools, heirloom seeds, make-your-own-butter kits, and surprisingly sophisticated chicken coops.

THE bloG: SeattleHomestead.com Kane Jamison and Kristina Graubins document Year Three of turning their small home and yard into a super productive source of food and energy savings.

Joseph Bentley Hand Trowel, $14.95; Williams-Sonoma. Blue Berry Bowl, $35; Brookhouse Pottery on Etsy. Half-Dozen Egg Crate in Turquoise, $12; Anthropologie. Books: Farm Anatomy by Julia Rothman, The Beekeeper’s Bible by Richard A. Jones and Sharon Sweeney-Lynch, Keeping Chickens by Ashley English, Home Made Winter by Yvette Van Boven.

Raw wood, rough woodWood’s latest look is au naturel. Raw

(unfinished) wood, gray and blond finishes, reclaimed pieces, and anything with a whole

lot of “movement” to the grain (versus a finish you could skate on) is front and

center. Whether you purchase a chair or pick up a weathered bookend, this is an easy

way to tap into the rustic-chic look.

Forma Weathered Oak Drifted Chair, $99; Restoration Hardware

winGo to BHG.com/WinChair on January 23 to enter our daily sweeps for a chance to win this chair. See entry details on page 98.

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Felt Pods (includes plastic liner), $14 each; Flip and Tumble

New digs for plants Vertical gardens, lush terrariums, spiky air plants glued to sculptural branches, hanging gardens, and vessels made from unusual materials are all unconventional—and increasingly popular—ways to green your space. The upshot? Now more than ever, your plants (and how you house them) can reflect your style.

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Adjust-a-Bowl Soft Cork Bowl in Large, $48; Bambu Home. Paper Straws in Birch, $8 for box of 144; Kikkerland. Bamboo/Cork Reversible Tray, $24; Bambu Home. Signature Wine Bottle Candle, $28; Rewined Candles. Table Wrap in Blooms Runner, $32 for 50-foot roll; Kitchen Papers.

6A prettier greenSustainable and repurposed materials have gone from humble to high style. Machine-washable, flexible cork (for real!) and repurposed wine bottles are just a few of the developments that make eco goods as beautiful as they are smart.

8Full-access pass to designThese days, expert design help is closer than ever. Consider this your short list of where to go for a style assist or insider advice:

Find clear Edison bulbs at hardware stores, Restoration Hardware, or Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.

Wimberly Mirror, $199.95; I.O. Metro

5 Exposed light The rise of industrial chic style and growing nostalgia for incandescents has made the clear Edison bulb lighting’s bright star. The bulbs (classified as “decorative,” so they don’t fall under the same regulations as their frosted friends) come in a variety of shapes, all designed to show off the coils of the tungsten element. Try them above the kitchen island or in an entry.

booT cAmp FoR DIY DEcoRAToRs Interior stylist AB Chao tours the country to host Dewit Design Camps, each a weekend-long crash course on decorating your home. Check dewitdesigncamp.bigcartel.com for upcoming events and pricing (most are about $250).nEW WAY To FInD A pRo Arcbazar (arcbazar.com) is a crowdsourcing platform for renovation, interior design, and landscape projects. Submit the details of your project, then a field of professionals provides plans in a competition to woo your favor—and possibly the job.vIRTUAl GARDEn DEsIGn Submit your style, dimensions, photos, and wishes for your garden and landscape to the experts at Habitat Design (habitatdesign.com). Within five business days, you’ll get a custom plan (starting at $299) tailored to your region and sun/shade situation. DEsIGnER-onlY DRApERIEs FoR All Interior designer Amber Lewis fielded so many requests for custom draperies in to-the-design-trade-only fabrics, she decided to offer a collection of ready-mades in standard sizes. (shoppe.amberinteriordesign.com)pInTEREsT = sTYlE osmosIs Have you noticed designers are joining Pinterest in droves? Follow them and note their styles, ideas, and secret sources. Some of our faves: Barrie Benson, Tobi Fairley, and Doug Davis.

Gilt is glam again “Yellow metals—

hammered, polished, or antiqued—are back forever. Like their white-metal cousins, gold tones add sleekness and shine to a room’s decor, but gold alone adds warmth.”

Elaine Griffin, designer

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9 Imperfect chevrons You’ve seen the chevron before, but have you seen it like this? Hand-drawn, irregular lines soften the bold motif into a livable pattern. You’ll spot it first in tabletop items, fabrics, and soft goods, but we predict it will make its way into your closet soon! Chevron Textile Tray, $40, and Chevron Napkins, $20 for set of two; Piano Nobile

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10Great design + mass retail Everyday shopping destinations continue to pair up with talented designers. (Hooray!) These capsule collections and exclusive lines mean decorating junkies score high-end looks at a great price. Here’s who you’ll see, and where, this year:

JcpEnnEY + A RosTER oF IconsThe newly energized department store is launching several fresh collections this spring with marquee names like Jonathan Adler and Michael Graves, plus design icons Pantone and Conran.

cRATE & bARREl + A REImAGInED clAssIcFor the company’s 50th anniversary, Crate & Barrel asked a dozen designers to put their stamp on the best-selling Arzberg teapot. They’ll release one design each month during 2013.

bAllARD DEsIGns + sUZAnnE kAslERThis tried-and-true team will debut an outdoor furniture collection in March with Suzanne’s signature classic styling and attention to detail. n

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