Home owners have you been wondering what is IN for housing trends for 2008?

Glamour is returning but only if it's subtle and with exotic veneers according to lead design consultant Davis Remignanti.

Oversized furniture will be replaced with scaled down versions that are more in proportion to houses.

• A very hot trend is large scale patterns in fabrics and floor and wall coverings.

Black and white is in with  accent colors for a chic look.

Accent colors this year are "spice-inflected."  These colors are:

• carnelian
• flax
• russet
• acid green
• blue is making a strong comeback

Reflective materials like chrome, mirrors and mercury glass for accent pieces are a must for 2008.

Vintage will be mixed when combining old with new.

Green is going to be the newest neutral color along with eco-friendly environments and furniture.

In Real Estate for 2008 we will see a continued interest in home buyers wanting updated kitchens and baths along with property that is show case worthy with a good value. Again, Mark Nash has conducted a study of what home buyers are looking for in Real Estate for 2008 across the country which is: 

If you would like to read what is OUT and a little more of what is IN, click on the link and you will be redirected to my "pretty blog" Sacramento Real Estate Voice.