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" Each year, the city of Milan hosts the Milan Furniture Fair, the largest home design show in the world. The exhibition highlights the latest trends in furniture and lighting from around the world, with hundreds of designers showcasing their newest offerings. This past April, Ginny Snook Scott, the Chief Design Officer of California Closets traveled to the Fair, and reported back with the six trends that she thinks could be easily adapted to any home:   Creative Shoe Storage            #ThingsWeLove: this innovative way to organize #shoes! Seen while trendspotting at the #MilanFurnitureFair #TuesdayShoesday #shoesdaytuesday A photo posted by California Closets (@caclosets) on Apr 15, 2014 at 1:04pm PDT      Shoes can be artwork, too! Save space while displaying your most prized pumps.  The Beige Comeback            Color makes it&amp;#039;s way in accessories with basic wood tones and light accents #MilanFurnitureFair #decor A photo posted by California Closets (@caclosets) on Apr 11, 2014 at 7:50am PDT     If you have a lot of white space, beige is a great complement and can create a wonderful canvas for artwork or pops of color.  Multi-Tone Wood Grains            Beautiful inlay woods make up the back framework for this gorgeous bookcase #MilanFurnitureFair #decor A photo posted by California Closets (@caclosets) on Apr 11, 2014 at 9:57am PDT     Create the illusion of depth in your home by adding multi-tone wood grains.  Mixing Traditional With Contemporary            Circles and rounds to balance out #MilanFurnitureFair #decorMilanFurnitureFair A photo posted by California Closets (@caclosets) on Apr 10, 2014 at 11:52am PDT     Using geometric designs is an easy way to create a visually stimulating contrast in an otherwise simple room.  Abstract Artwork             Time stands still with this exquisite multi-wood inlay clock #MilanFurnitureFair #design A photo posted by California Closets (@caclosets) on Apr 11, 2014 at 7:10am PDT     Think about how to incorporate your favorite artistic style into some of your everyday pieces. This clock doubles as a standard clock and artwork on the wall.  Innovative Lighting Solutions             Extended lit bookshelves make a beautiful living room statement! #MilanFurnitureFair #ThingsWeLove A photo posted by California Closets (@caclosets) on Apr 10, 2014 at 10:14am PDT     Alternative lighting solutions, like the one incorporated into this extended bookshelf can dictate the mood of a room while simultaneously highlighting a specific element.  How would you incorporate these ideas into your home?  ----- Plus:5 mirrors with built-in storage \u00BB The right way to throw out paint \u00BBStylish Backyard Chicken Coops \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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