Global Glam
More and more, people are aspiring to make their homes into elegant sanctuaries that periodically take them away from the chaotic world outside. This sanctuary includes the sense and the memory of their most exquisite lifestyle moments through texture, manufacturing, and artistry. Decorators are finding inspiration in their client’s international travels or simply in their dreams of travel. Global glam trends reflect the creation of a personal narrative; a context in which memories will be showcased and new meaningful memories will be made. Global glam is heavily inspired by a spirit of wanderlust and the dream of an interesting escape, but without the jet lag.
Natural Elements
This trend highlights pieces that incorporate natural materials, organic shapes, and earthy motifs. It plays with shapes and patterns found in nature, and relies on the use of organic items as the medium for wall art and design accessories. Adding natural elements like natural stone, raw wood and muted grey, warm beige and brown colors soften a room, and adds a touch of playfulness, tactility, warmth and individuality to a design. Prevailing elements in this organic trend include stone forms, tree trunks and knotted roots.
Wicker and rattan are around every corner of Spring style. Wicker can be defined as any pliable twigs, plaited or woven to make items such as furniture and baskets. Although typically made of willow, nouveau wicker comes in many forms, some relying on sustainable materials and international artisanry. Nostalgic styles like peacock chairs give a nod to the past but are updated for both interior and exterior spaces.
Geometrics & Angles
Playing with shapes, angles, and arcs has always offered designers an effortless way to add a creative edge to design projects. Technology begs decorators to use these shapes in 3D illusion wallcovering, resin and brass hardware, sculptural lighting, and statement furniture pieces. Use of geometric shapes is an entree to clever artistry that makes the most of pattern and texture, lines and forms. That energy can flow from your decor into your life. Additionally, while these forms technically have no artistic boundaries, they still lie well within the comfort zone. Trends create buzz by marrying the latest to the greatest and that is exactly what this particular trend will do.
Curated Curves
Whether inspired by an archival piece of furniture, a classic architectural form, or an Art Deco piece of jewelry, curvilinear design reflects the marriage of a strong Continental European influence and a universal passion for reviving bygone eras. Curves will reign supreme in furnishings, lighting, art, and interiors.
White
Reflecting light off water, shades of brightness, and the clouds, white incorporates easily into interior or exterior spaces. As new, high-tech fabrics minimize the maintenance so long associated with white, decorators can use it with confidence. White furnishings give the artist freedom to paint the walls in trendy dark hues or muted natural tones. White plaster and textural
gesso finishes are abundant in this season’s decor. These finishes reflect an attention to detail and artisanal crafting that can only be achieved by hand. Plaster provides a depth and luminosity that shifts with the light, quietly transforming the look and feel of room or even an item in it. White is a classic and clean look that is so much more interesting than shades of neutral beige, and it is here to stay.
Pattern Party
Much like we are seeing in fashion right now, pattern play is going strong for home interiors in 2019. Expect to see textiles where geometric meets
Individualism
Wall art, carpeting, case goods, and decor can all tell a very personal story that reflects the life and times of the homeowner, not necessarily the interior decorator. This trend celebrates the individual who is living a full and creative life and wants to showcase that daily and expressively. Furniture and art collections are inspired by family heritage, travel, and personal perspective.
