We have all heard the word "trendy" before, the "it" product, the "cool new thing". If something is trendy, it is usually desirable- however to an interior designer, a trendy look is a dangerous one. It is important when designing to create looks that LAST- not ones that will fade in a year or two. This year in 2015, there are a few hot new trends to look out for. While they last? Who knows. But for now, they are all the rage.
Mixed Metals
A look that was so "out" last year is now very much back in. Forget what you have been taught about brass being old-fashioned. Mixing golds and silvers is no longer a "no-no". Rose gold is a new metal color that is extremely popular right now, too.
Moody Indigo
This deep, luxurious shade of blue is very In right now. Navy is seen everywhere, and looks beautiful accented with white or shades of pink. Designers say to mix a navy paint color with black to get a more muted hue.
Painterly Rugs
Say good-bye to big, bold chevron patterns on the floor. Carpets with fluid lines and irregular breaks of pattern are desired this year. They break up the pattern of the room and act as art pieces on the floor.
Smoky Glass
This was news to me...since when did frosted glass become "out"?. The design world is saying that frosty, smoky glass in light fixtures or room dividers add a sense of mystery, while appealing to both masculine and feminine styles.
Graphic Tiles
Merging the gap between graphic design and interior design are these funky, bold tiles. Usually used in commercial spaces, they have made their way to the residential world.
While these trends may be in right now, it is important to not go crazy with them. Take the key points of the trends and try to incorporate them into a design, but make it timeless so it lasts. My favorite is the graphic tiles- put these in a small space like a bathroom, and the whole space is transformed!
I think that the trends today are becoming a lot more industrial and gender-neutral, and I don't personally think that they will be going out anytime soon. It seems like over the years these trends have only gained more popularity and I'd like to see all the things you listed put together! I definitely agree that it's important not to go overboard, though...a metal counter top with a dark wall is one thing, but a dark metal room is another!
ReplyDeleteI think you make a really good point about designing things that will last. Using things that are too trendy can really date a space, however I suppose if it's a really well made material eventually it will come back into style again. There's some wool carpet I ran into at my internship that was installed in the 1970's. Granted the room is never heavily used but it's in such good shape it was incorporated into a major remodel. I think picking a few trendy things and mixing them with timeless elements can create a very dynamic design.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that a trendy look can be a dangerous one for interior designers and architects because we have to design spaces/ structures that should last more than just a certain amount of time. However it is not always a bad idea to follow the trends since they comes back. I should consider incorporating these hot items for our next project. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this Emily! I agree, there is a fine line when using trending products; they can make or break a design. The ability to use trending products to create a timeless design is a skill interior designers have, another example of how interior designers differ from decorators.
ReplyDeleteInteresting color 'Moody Indigo' - a great color option to use instead of navy. Didn't realize that the chevron patterns were on the way out - good to know. Smoky glass - it was very popular in the mid-80's - makes sense it is back again...
ReplyDeleteI love all these tips and it is great that they can be applied to both commercial and residential design.
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