Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Puerto Vallarta based interior designers from CRATE Interiors travelled to market weeks in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Houston last month to track the latest decor trends. The team travels regularly to attend international trade fairs, keeping a close watch on shows like High Point Market Week, and always returning to the Bay of Banderas with fresh new furnishings ideas for this resort climate.

With the economy still in flux and fuel pricing driving up the cost of furnishings, interior designers find it increasingly challenging to remain competitive in this real estate market. Design firms like CRATE Interiors work hard to stay abreast of décor trends and provide creative solutions to stretch every budget. This is key to sustaining the highest revenue for homeowners and ensuring the best return on renter's dollars.

"Our clients know they can count on us to deliver a fully turnkey installation one week, and have it rented the next, explains Debra Stevenson, president of sales and marketing for CRATE Interiors. "We partner with reputable suppliers and vendors to offer the most creative and reliable furnishing option in this market."

Here is a recap of dominant trends as seen at last month's High Point Market:

In Full Bloom: Floral print fabrics, carpets and pillows herald a new trend in bolder, brighter and bigger. Small-scale discreet prints don't translate well in rental photos and are so last season. No shrinking violets here, these new intense hues of red, purple, burnt orange and acid yellow are literally bursting onto the scene! For residents in resort climates like Puerto Vallarta, bold prints and colors fit perfectly with the natural flora and fauna we enjoy everyday. CRATE designers have added a host of punchy rugs, pillows and accessories to complement this blooming trend.

Industrial Evolution: Reclaimed industrial objects and patina finishes have gained momentum in the last few seasons. From Restoration Hardware shop windows to chic restaurants in Mexico City and even trendy local lounges like De Santos, the fascination for reclaimed décor is everywhere. No wonder then, the eclectic Sayulita Collection by CRATE Interiors has been the most requested décor theme this year. Developers from Haixa, Rivera Cuale and V399 chose this evocative style for their models and public spaces.

Global Nomads: Baby boomers are the most influential generation on our planet. Boomers are interested in tribal culture, global travel and obsessed with migration. They have inspired a distinctive décor trend that blends objects, textiles and collectibles from all over the world. As this look develops, watch for influences from Asia and Buddhist cultures and expect to see folkloric patterns that blend motifs from tribes in Africa, Native America and Mexico. And thanks to shows like Sex in the City, Moroccan and Arabic décor is haute, haute, haute... you'll be seeing much more of this look in the months to come!

Mid-Century Modern: Anyone who loves architecture and real estate has a design vocabulary that includes Mid-Century style. Thanks to magazines like Dwell, HGTV makeover shows and design blogs everywhere, we all know our Eames chairs from the Barcelona lounger and recognize the unmistakable shape of Bertoia barstools and Noguchi coffee tables. This season, trends shift away from the 1970's back to 1960's and this means Jetson-inspired silhouettes are popping up in every décor style, geographical region and climate. The distinctive retro design sensibility favoured by Nima Bay developers Central de Arquitectura has attracted like-minded clients who seek out CRATE Interiors for its impressive inventory of these iconic styles.

All That Glitters: Maybe it's the downturned market, or could it be our obsession with glitzy escapism found in Hollywood, Palm Springs or Las Vegas? No matter the motive, metallics of all kinds are the new darlings of décor. It's so easy to brighten up any room with a metallic washed lamp, a pewter mirror or an antique silver chest. Glamorous golds are elevating wallpaper, rugs and pillows. And gunmetal is tinting everything from nail polish, to paint and upholstery. Even a simple apartment in paradise can sparkle and gleam with a touch of old-fashioned glamour.

White, White, White: While color experts like Pantone debate the single-most important hue each season, residents in resort climates know the best option is no color at all. White continues as a dominant trend in all décor styles and is the single-most requested color favored by CRATE Interiors clients. From modern to transitional and even traditional décor, shades of white are soothing, calming and above all cool.