2016 TREND REPORT :: WHAT'S IN, WHAT'S OUT?
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With 2016 already here, we've decided to help you navigate the trends that are in and others that will be dropping this year.
Au Revoir to these Design Trends:
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OMBRE
From hair & nails to soft furnihisings and walls...we believe the two tones will be fading out in 2016... it has been quite a while!
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YELLOW GOLD WALLS
Although its warm and nice, we hope for it will not be there in 2016
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BRIGHT COLORS
These high contrasting colors will be moving towards softer tones.
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GALLERY WALLS
Although it creates a nice visual interest for walls, we feel this trend will be leaving this year.
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SILVER & CHROME
We love metals, but silver needs a bit of rest this year! try a warmer tone like copper and gold for a more sophisticated look!
SO WHAT'S TRENDING IN 2016?
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PANTONE'S NEW COLORS
So long Marsala and hello Rose Quartz & Serenity! Pantone surprised us by selecting two colors for this year embracing gender equality on everything design!
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METALLIC WALLPAPER
This isn't your typical wallpaper, it will not only reflect light but will dressup any wall and add a stylish statement to your space.
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MUTED TONES
Bright colos no more...spaces that emit a soothing and peaceful feel with plenty of blushes, soft greys, muted eggplants & army greens mixed with ivory will be in. We definitely see these in all of Jotun's wall colors this year.
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STATEMENT MIRRORS IN BATHROOMS Hello large framed, ornate beauties and vintage gems that make a statement bathroom.
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RUGS OVERLAY
These will not only add interest to your floors but make change flexible & super easy!
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PATTERNED TILES
Why go subtle when you can wow! with the variety of whats available now you are bound to find something you like.
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TWO TONE KITCHEN CABINETS
Mixed materials in the kitchen will be in, so go subtle on top and crazy on the bottom.
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ARTISANAL ACCENTS
Mixing items from the local markets while travelling from baskets, to plates or rugs & Batiks are all things we'll be seeing more of in 2016 especially when mixed with mass produced items to create more personalised spaces.
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NATURAL & ORGANIC TEXTURES
What better to brings the outdoors in than with unlaquered wood, brass, grasscloth & woven textiles which will make a definite impact on this year's design scene.
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EVERYTHING WHITE
Elegant, simple, crisp & breathes fresh air into spaces.. these are the whites with plenty of textures we predict will make a big impact this year.
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WOVEN WALL HANGINGS
Handmade pieces of art that aren't paintings! what more can we say!
ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGN!
Easy, affordable and fast! We'll assist you in dertermining which of these trends suit you best! whether you’re a modernist, traditionalist, eclectic or a mix we can work with you to design a space that never goes out of style.