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With the onset of a new year and the near completion of a decade, let the finest in the business tell you the trends about to hit the décor world!
Design predictions by the best
“Sustainability is rightly high on everyone’s minds and this new area will only develop and grow, not only finding new ways to make materials, but refining the way we design with them. The obsession with new curves will continue and develop into more organic shapes that fit in with a desire to be closer to nature. The more we appreciate nature and all its forms, the more we will look after it. Lilac will be a strong colour choice as well as brown and pistachio. Giving those 80s vibes that have been strong in pop culture and fashion. This will crossover into interiors too.” ~ Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe, 2LG Studio
“The use of one-off vintage pieces is more exciting now, as they exist and can be reused to fit the interior. The base is all about fine lines and the use of concrete, glass and sustainable woods, in order to create a mixture of textures. But most important of all, is incorporating comfort into the home. This is because given the current state of the world, this is exactly what we need- making the word ‘Home’ increasingly more important.”
~ Kelly Hoppen, Kelly Hoppen Interiors
“A huge rise in plant fibres – jute, rattan, wicker for interiors with more conscious efforts towards sustainability and recycled textile fibres in linen. Also there’s going to be lots of styling with plants indoor. People are asking for more multipurpose furniture – with the age of consumerism, we are always constrained for space and our furniture needs to adapt to that by folding away or having large storage inside. In terms of design - Japanese minimalism with a dash of Scandinavian simplicity will dominate the next year.” ~ Rohina Anand Khira, AA Living
“I think we will be seeing a movement towards a new kind of minimalism. Softer, more subdued color palettes will be offset with geometric and sculptural forms featuring bold shapes and silhouettes across all scales of design. In addition to the classic monochrome, tan, blush, navy and sage will all comfortably find their place as the new neutrals. Timeless colours, historically not considered neutrals but reinterpreted as such for their ability to effortlessly pair with natural materials and environments.”
~ Alizee Brion, Light On White
“Sculptural pieces of furniture with metallic hints, especially gold, will add value to interior spaces. Animal forms and inspirations from nature will be dominant. Design will border on art blurring the lines between aesthetics and function.”
~ Suman Kanodia, Scarlet Splendour