Home decor trends that ruled in 2012

Preppy patterns, rustic ceramics, knitted cushion covers, textual fabrics, wall art, and earthy rugs - the list of fancy interior decor is endless. Like every year, 2012 also had its share of innovations that expert designers adopted quite enthusiastically.

So, before we welcome the New Year, let's take a look at the round up of this year's most coveted colours, patterns, fabrics, furniture and finishing touches. Mumbai based multi-disciplinary design consultant, Shweta Kaushik takes us through five exclusive trends that dominated in 2012!