Light, bright colors and "a more thoughtful, minimalistic approach to building and decorating" are among the home decorating trends for 2009, reports the Rocky Mountain News. What do bloggers think? "The only thing I found upsetting to me is when I read 'granite is out,' writes Home Decor Exchange Blog. "I love my granite countertops and can't imagine having anything else. Oh well, I guess I will have to have an outdated kitchen!" DigsDigs cites trends from an article in British magazine HouseToHome, including geometric designs, natural products, and vintage glamour, and finds examples of each. Etsy's The Storque rounds up handmade clocks so that you can "greet 2009 with a fresh outlook."

And The Decorating Diva says you should expect to see "gorgeous pillows dressed in high fashion details" and "sumputous, silken luxury bedding [making] a strong debut in the eco-bedding category." But Designs by Gollum says she always dreads "what's hot/what's not" lists: "they make me feel like the girl in the back of the classroom who eats her hair." So she comes up with her own mock list: "Trendy colors for 2009 are the colors that are in your house, and these colors will remain trendy and stylish until you decide to start a new trend."