Heritage Weaves with a Modern Twist
FURNISHINGS
Some trends are seasonal. For instance, heavier textiles are used during the cold, winter months while summer sees lighter, more airy furnishings. That said there are annual trends to follow. Since 2018 is all about who you are rather than what you have, furnishings are more individualistic and make a strong personal statement.
Heritage Inspired
As the land of rich textiles it comes as no surprise that we turn to our heritage weaves and blocks when it comes to home furnishings. Beautiful Rajasthani blocks of leaves and paisleys and intricate weaves have been interpreted as wallpaper art. Be it cushions, rugs, window blinds or wall paper, influences in terms of motifs, embroideries and textures will come from textiles. There will be restricted fluidity. An example of this is a paisley themed decorative pillow, bed cover, sham and wallpaper in complementing hues, in the same setting.
Art Driven
Textile wall decor has seen a huge elevation with personalised fabric wall paper in accent colours. What does this imply? Framing custom made one-of-a-kind prints and embroideries or an expressive rug, will be seen across the country. Home textiles will be given the status of functional art.
It’s Only Natural
Birds, branches and blooms inspired from around the world will be the ‘it’ thing in 2018. This year is all about the evergreen trend of bringing the outdoor in, be it with an ocean-inspired colour palette or as foliage-inspired motifs and patterns to liven up the living spaces.