Puerto Vallarta based interior designers from CRATE Interiors previewed home décor trends at Los Angeles Market Week this month. The team travels regularly to international design fairs, always returning to the Bay of Banderas with fresh new furnishings ideas for resort climates.

Homebuyers, rental property owners and investors in Mexico constantly need to stay competitive in this real estate market. A professional design resource such as CRATE Interiors provides myriad solutions for maximizing nightly rental rates, attracting the highest sale offers and ensuring the best return on investment dollars.

"This season we were impressed by our suppliers' creativity, sharp pricing and improved availability," explains Debra Stevenson, president of sales and marketing for CRATE Interiors. "Because we offer an 8 week delivery to Mexico, we require responsiveness and strong partnerships with all our vendors to make our clients' dreams come true."

A dominant trend this season is the use of white washed and acid washed woods. These finishes are serene and elegant, yet very easy to live with in beachfront areas. It's fun to incorporate this trend with a few key pieces like long trestle tables, vintage-inspired chairs or oversized coffee tables made from distressed railway ties or old temple doors.

The CRATE design team quickly adopted these muted whites, greyed-out hues and bleached finishes for projects in Villa La Estancia, the soon-to-open Haixa model and a new penthouse at Punta Esmerelda.

The recycled and reclaimed movement is still a key trend. Many vendors displayed furnishings made from recycled fabrics such as twill and burlap (all washed soft as silk of course!) and hardware taken from factories and pharmacies in the industrial era. When used in moderation these elements add a layer of originality and distinction for marquee properties that need to stand out. Several new projects in works at ICON Vallarta will allow the design team to showcase these materials.

Manufacturers from weaving countries like Indonesian and Thailand lead the fashion wave in outdoor living. Vendors from these countries showed many bold new weaves for patio seating that blur the line between indoor and outdoor furnishings. Wider, flatter patterns inspired by the famed Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola are the strongest influence in poolside design.

Lighting companies amplify the creative possibilities when fusing nature with technology. Designers were delighted by sea creature shapes, iridescent capiz shells and dramatic bent-wood spirals conveniently pre-wired for use as chandeliers, wall sconces and even patio lighting.

Of course there's always room for glitz and glamour. Each season, Italian powerhouse Swarovski selects unexpected partners to fuel excitement for their gorgeous crystal chandeliers. The CRATE team was asked to incorporate these gleaming elements into a penthouse concept at Peninsula Mazatlan, where over-the-top Las Vegas style was the inspiration.

A more relaxed version of this idea was executed for penthouse clients who asked the décor gurus for an all-white concept with silver accents as a backdrop to their stellar views at Peninsula Puerto Vallarta. Now, that's a CRATE idea!

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CRATE is the ultimate furnishings solution for homebuyers, rental property owners and developers in Mexico. Recognized for professionalism and expertise, CRATE offers the only true turn-key décor service for condominiums, rental properties and luxury villas ~ right down to the dishes, sheets and towels. A far better value than shopping on your own, we design, deliver and White Glove Install in about 8 weeks. Now, that's a CRATE idea!