Interior Design Trends

Aparna Kaistha

What is a Trend?

A trend simply reflects what seems to be

going around at any given point

of time.

Some trends are fun, some

fabulous, some appalling

It includes Economic

trends, stock trends and even food

trends. .

It can be in any area doesn't only reflect

fashion, pop culture and

entertainment

But one thing is for sure, trends go on changing!

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DÉCOR TRENDSImage- The Marrakesh hotel Riad El Fenn, spotted on Lonny

Image- Ian Martin Wedding Photojournalism

Image-Sophie Burke

SPICE ROUTE

MARSALA

BRASSA trend is a transformation in behavior which is started by a small part of the population and starts to slowly spread until enough people finally give in and choose to accept it as part of their lifestyle.

Image- Indigo Bedroom,Sainsbury’s

Image-House Beautiful

NATURE INSPIRED

SHADES OF BLUEThis shift is often based on a strong vision,

introduced by the designers, based on forecasts along with color and material research.

Image- Indigo Bedroom,Sainsbury’sImage-Villa Hemma

Image-Katie Osgood Photography

DIY

RECYCLE

TEXTURES & FINISHES

METALSImage- Marcos Fecchino

Image- Architectural Digest

Image- Michael Verheyden

“Mixing warm metals, such as copper and rose gold, with cool ones like silver is particularly hot right now.” says London

based Kelly Hoppens.

Mixed Metals is stated to be a big trend in 2015. It could be silver and gold finish used together or even Brass and Gold.

Beaten copper bowl and dimpled glass H&M home

Thom Filicia suggests a “strategic, layered mix” of silvery, gold and black metals as a “riskier and more stylish” option

Image- Maya Wall Tiles

Image-The TD Beam Kitchen, designed by Tom Dixon and Lindholdt Studio

Jamie Bush, say, “I am no longer interested in matching every metal finish in a single room.”

MATT FINISHES

Image- Derek Swallwell Image-David Hicks

A matte finish gives an object a raw, edgy look and also allows appreciation of the actual material that a product is made of

Image- House Beautiful

Indigo-Bedroom,Sainsbury’s

This trend can be seen in everything from furniture to accessories to lighting to fitting and even entire rooms.

Image- Hally’s Restaurant in London, designed by Alexander Waterworth.

INDUSTRIAL FINISHES

Image- Industry Home

This can be seen as a move towards convenience, functionality and longevity rather than just statement and style.

Image-Paulina Arcklin

Image- Renee Arns

There is also a desire to have good quality mass produced items.

Image-Ralph Lauren Home

Regina KreativiteterPhotography

NATURE INSPIRED

we are heading towards the raw look of things, and we are heading away from faux finishes, and more authentic finishes.

Image- Better Homes and Gardens, UK

Image by Ikea

There is also a lot of focus in mixing textures. So we are mixing raw with glamour and steel with wood.

COLOURS

PASTELS

Image- Better Homes & Garden

We have gentle colours like subtle pastels, smoky grey, soft neutrals combined with metallic hues and marine tones

Image-Style Me Pretty Living

Image- Mimar Interior

Blue color is one of the hottest colors that is being presented for the new year

INDIGO

PHOTO Marcos Fecchino

Image- Elle Decoration

Several designers are using indigo and navy all across the world of design.

Image- Indigo Bedroom,Sainsbury’s

Jared Fowler for The Design Files This is a great colour that easily goes with other colours and fits in almost any style; minimal to glam.

Image- Jennifer Serafini'sChicago Apartment

This color is inspired by the wine of the same name, and it suggests sophistication, style and heartiness at the same time

Image-Marianne Evenou

Image-Lonny magazine

Good pairings for Marsala can include Pantone’s Golden Ochre, Ashes of Roses, Teal and others from the palette.

PATTERNS & PRINTS

NATURE

Bethany Linz’s British India collection with Sparkk

Image- Corner Store

Prints and pattern are definitely back on the rise – visual impact is the key theme

Image- adore magazine

Image-Villa d’este

“Mixing scale and

proportion and layering patterns together in unexpected ways is a great way to inject whimsy into a room and achieve a more lived-in feel” says Meredith Heron.

FLOOR LINK

Concepts Interior Design

DIGITALAdvancements in digital printing have made the possibilities to use images in unlimited fashions.

GLOBAL INFLUENCE

Josef Wingback - Anthropologie

Elle Decoration

We are seeing new interpretations of traditional ethnic designs as they morph into unending new possibilities

The Marrakesh hotel Riad El Fenn, spotted on Lonny

Martyn Lawrence BullardLIVE-LOVE-DECORATE

Major influences come from Africa, Asia, The Middle East and Europe.

Image-An Indian Summer

Image- Style and Home CRAFTS

Our appreciation for craft items made by hands as well as learned Skills like binding, weaving, knotting, quilting and needlework is undergoing revival.

Marie Daage dinnerware by Devine Life

Image Miss Monday

“Craft” is a manifestation of wanting to stay connected to our humanity and the basic desire to work with our hands.

SUSTAINABILITY &

ENVIRONMENT

Image- Artefact Design & Salvage in Sonoma, California

Elk & Ella Design

Sustainable design develops a greater focus on holistic and sustainable approaches to design.

Eco- Friendly

Image-Stylist Sarah E Owens houseImage- House Beautiful

Nature

Image-Sustainable bamboo tree-house,Elora Hardy

Image- BIOSTORIA storeBy FRISHMANN,Moscow

Using natural materials that are eco-friendly is considered to be one of the latest trends that is presenting itself for the next year

RecyclePhoto Courtesy-Catalin Georgescu

Image- House Beautiful

Repurposing, recycling, up-cycling and new hybrid materials are either standard or continue to emerge.

Image-Design Sponge

DIY

Image- Martha Stewart

Recycle, Revamp, Reuse

Lightbulb Terrariumscladandcloth.com

Instructables

You can make use of items that are thought to be useless for creating new products such as using old bulbs are planters or jars are flower holders

NOT SO TRENDY

MIRRORED FURNITURE

TEXT AND QUOTES Lemon Stripes

NOT SO TRENDYImage- Fun on the Floor

Image- Rebecca Allen

CHEVRON

ACCENT WALLS

Resources

• Elle Decoration, UK

• Elle Décor, USA

• House Beautiful, USA

• Traditional Home

• http://decoholic.org/2015/01/01/15-home-trends-2015/

• http://www.topteny.com

• Wall Street Journal

• http://www.apartmenttherapy.com

• http://www.houseofturquoise.com

Thank you!