There’s no crystal ball when it comes to predicting interior design trends, but chances are that soon, when you’re perusing your Crate & Barrel catalog or wandering through the home decor section of Target, you’ll notice pale shades have given way to bold, intensely saturated colors, that leather shows up in furniture a bit more than it does now, that Japanese motifs are popping up all over.

These are just a few of the home design trends now emerging from the major, high-end design houses, meaning that, as with fashion, they will eventually find their way into mass market retailers - and perhaps your home.

Before next year’s looks trickle into stores, here’s a first look at a few. Read more from Globe Correspondent Ami Albernaz.