I’ve been enjoying a lot of blog post lately with predictions of the trends to look out for in 2010. At the same time I will admit to not being very concerned about trends when it comes to interiors. Trendy decoration will fast become tiring, and it is only a matter of time before you get bored and want to jump on the next trend. Personal style is timeless, and you can layer it for years. Trendy or not, lets take a trip down memory lane and have a look at some of the fun trends of 2009. You can click each image to go to the original post:

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We have seen a lot of Painted Ceilings:

Architectural Digest run this post on a beautiful Greenwich Village Apartment with turquoise walls and silver ceilings.

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Sara Story designed this kitchen with a purple ceiling and gorgeous painted hardwood floors.

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This dreamy pink bedroom with a painted ceiling is designed by Phoebe Howard.

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Juicy red and white are the colors of choice in this dining room with a painted ceiling, designed by Stephen Shubel.

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Jeffers Design Group designed this magical bedroom with a sky blue ceiling.

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This Old Hollywood Glam dining room is also designed by Jeffers Design Group and has a ceiling painted coral pink.

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Olga Adler is the designer behind this spectacular foyer with a golden ceiling.

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Sherril Canet also chose a gold ceiling for this emerald green living room.

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We have seen some fantastic Padded walls:

A crafty homeowner posted this image of her beautifully padded wall bedroom on HGTV’s Rate my Space.

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Vicente Wolf padded the walls of this gorgeous gray bedroom too.

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Douglas Doulezal used cobalt blue padding on the walls  for this glorious bedroom.

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And even Upholstered Beds:

Jamie Drake upholstered a bed with his Shumacher Fabric Line for Kip’s Bay in 2007.

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House to Home shared this gem of an upholstered bed with us.

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This padded bed also belongs to a HGTV Rate My Space-er.

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We saw a lot of Mirrored Furniture:

This is Interior designer Nancy Corzine’s own bedroom with a mirrored four poster bed, featured in New York Social Diary earlier this year.

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The explosively popular Sunburst Mirror:

Pottery Barn showcased this wonderful bedroom with a huge sunburst mirror.

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The Zebra Print:

Zebra was definitely the exotic animal pattern of choice in 2009, shown here on a crazy beautiful vignette designed by Mary McDonald.

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The Four Poster Bed:

This super hot bedroom is designed by Kim Coleman and features two of the big hits this year, the four poster bed and the zebra print stools.

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And what about the chandelier?

In 2009 we literally saw that the chandelier is not confined to the living room and dining room anymore, it can now be found in any and every room from bedroom to bathrooms and nurseries:

This bedroom featured in New York Social Diary belongs to Painter Rosalyn Engelman and features a classic chandelier.

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Bathroom chandelier by MTI.

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This nursery with the gorgeous crystal ball chandelier is designed by  Little Crown Interior.

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Now I’m dying to hear what caught your eye throughout 2009?!

Lets look at some light and gorgeous coastal designs by my favorite interior designers Phoebe and Jim Howard:

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The pretty sea-painting sets the whole tone for this cream and sea foam blue seating area. The coffee table is really nice!

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This color palette is so fresh and beachy! The sisal carpet and bamboo blinds adds the perfect color and texture. Rough and natural.

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The bedroom seating area. Notice how the chairs are not placed in the corner? Adds great depth to the room!

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The fish plates are fantastic! You can get them here!

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You can see more from Phoebe and Jim on their respective websites, or you can just stick around, because this will definitely not be the last we see of their work!

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One of the best ways to bring life to a design is by contrasting materials. A great example can be seen here in Phoebe Howard’s rustic bedroom design:

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Crisp white, clean soft bedding..

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..in a rustic loft bedroom. The bedpost and window is a perfect match in shape.

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A small side table with a bar-tray.

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Perfect lamp! A modern classic.

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Bedroom doors are exchanged for white flowing curtains!

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Click the pics to view them in full size on Phoebe Howard’s site!

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Since I’m her biggest fan, here are more divine design by Phoebe Howard!!!

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Powder blue and white bedroom with dark wood furniture. Love the classic rocking chair and the beautiful canopy bed!

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This is just perfect!

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Is it possible to be stressed out in this super-calm room?

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Could this bathroom be more perfect? Only Mrs. Howard would think of placing the tub out from the wall like this!

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Here is a cozy nook for dining and entertaining.

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Click here to visit Phoebe Howard’s website!!

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You have probably figured out I’m a big fan of Phoebe Howard, so how can we let a week pass without some of her gorgeous designs to inspire us?

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The dreamy beach-style bedroom. Love the warm carpet with the cool blue and white.

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Gorgeous mirrored cabinet. Beautiful shapes, no?

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Cute blue glass table lamp too! We saw that mirror in this previous post on Mrs. Howard.

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Go to Phoebe Howard’s site to see more gorgeous designs!

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Beach style home in dark wood, white and green, designed by none other than Phoebe Howard:

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Go to Mrs. Howard’s site to view more gorgeous designs! I urge you!

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I think these rooms in white and blues are absolutely gorgeous! They are all designed by uber talented Phoebe Howard:

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Living room:

Fantastic Living room.

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Light blue, white and green.

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Lovely details.

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Dining room:

Perfect.

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Love the foo dogs!

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Too gorgeous color combo!

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A coastal touch…

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Bedroom:

Gorgeous white and blue bedroom. Love the repeated floral fabric on chair and pillows.

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Beautiful bedside fireplace.

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Bathroom:

The light and lovely bathroom. Towel-holding chair is sooo cute!

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Hot wallpaper!

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For more gorgeous interior design from Phoebe Howard, check out her website!!

Interior designer Phoebe Howard created this wonderful sophisticated home:

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Dining room:

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Kitchen:

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Dining area / Lounge:

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Living room:

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Living room, second view:

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Hall/ Entry:

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Foyer:

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If you enjoyed these pics, I urge you to visit Phoebe Howards own site here, she has the greatest website with huge images and the easiest navigation!