Five Trends in High-End Home Design

Planning to purchase a new home or redecorate your existing one? New York designer Robin Baron has identified five hot new trends in high-end home design. "These trends are simple to incorporate into your current décor while adding extra interest," she says. "They help to make your home uniquely your own."

Be on the lookout for the following trends:

Shine. Baron's favorite trend is a blend of metallic and reflective surfaces. In one upscale project, she used a combination of custom glass and mirrored tiles as wallpaper and bianco antico marble coated in silver leaf for floors. Baron suggests using metallic materials and finishes combined with natural stones and wood to create a rich, layered textural juxtaposition.

Green: Eco-friendly design is the new luxe. A popular trend is utilizing materials that are sustainable--made of responsibly harvested woods or organically manufactured fabrics. In the past, these designs were very basic, Baron says, but now high-end furniture designers are producing luxurious well-detailed pieces.

Color: Colorful designs are moving from the fashion runway to the home. Just like the red bottom of a Christian Louboutin shoe, bright accent colors are adorning the inside of new furniture and accessories. Be on the lookout for new furniture with splashes of color in unexpected places such as the inside of drawers.

Personalization: Everyone wants pieces that are unique and customized only for them. Many furniture manufacturers are making custom pieces more available, allowing buyers to receive a couture piece at any price point.

Details: Nail heads in various shapes, sizes and colors are being used on all kinds of materials. Although nail heads are not a new concept, the innovative use of them on new items looks fresh. Look for them on mirrors, headboards, ottomans and storage boxes.