1 / 3
17
theSun ON FRIDAY
|
JANUARY 05, 2018
Year
of
statements
>Apeek intowhat will be trending in 2018
W
E’VE
just stepped into
the newyear andwhat
better time than now,
to take a look at what
will be the in thing in interior design
and home decor according to
experts and authorities in the
industry. Fromcolours to statement
pieces and styles, it looks as though
homeowners will have a whale of a
time where home decor and
furnishing are concerned.
COLOURS
Beginning with themost highly
anticipated announcement
especially to those in the “artistic”
and “creative” fields, Pantone
Colour of the Year.
Pantone Colour
Institute
, the highly regarded
international institution
pronounced a blue-based purple
“Ultra Violet” as the trending colour
for 2018. Ultra Violet apparently
“takes our awareness and potential
to a higher level,” says Pantone
Colour Institute vice-president
Laurie Pressman.
In the announcement, Pantone
representatives claimed that Ultra
Violet symbolises experimentation
and represents non-conformity,
spurring individuals to “imagine
their uniquemark on the world, and
push boundaries through creative
outlets”.
Speaking to Los Angeles Times,
Lamps Plus
trends and interior
design producerMichael Murphy
said, “Having its root in two colours
(red and blue), it is a colour of
inclusion.”Murphy advised
homeowners to pair the colour with
Pantone colours “Lemon Zest”,
“Monaco Blue”, “Hemlock” and/or
“Poppy Red”.
For those unaccustomed to
striking colours, Ultra Violet might
be a little overwhelming and bold.
Hence, it is advisable that the colour
is introduced in the home through
accents (
main pix
). It can be as
simple as placing stalks of lavender
in glass vases or a rug with threads
of violet.
For
HGTVHome
creative
director Nancy Fire, Ultra Violet
“works well as an accent pillow,
wallpaper geometric combinedwith
grey, and of course, a regal paint
colour that plays well with grey,
loden green andmany neutrals”.
JotunGlobal
on the other hand,
released three colour themes as its
“JotunGlobal Colour Trends 2018”.
The shades are called CityMotions,
Silent Serenity and Lush Garden.
“Our research identified three
trends that are common to
inhabitants of every global city – our
longing for the restorative power of
nature; our dreamof a calmer,
slower-pacedway of life in the sun;
and our desire tomake themost of
our increasingly compact urban
living spaces inminimalist but
BY
ALYSSA J. OON
creative ways,” shared JotunGlobal
colour manager Lisbeth Larsen.
These themes were curated to
reflect both, the realities of modern
living and inspire the imagination,
which tends to allowhomeowners
to create and capture a distinct
temperature, feeling and
atmosphere that best reflects reality
and creativity.
CityMotions is reflective of the
creative culture of themodern
metropolis. With its deep blues,
marble greys andwoody browns, it
is the theme for the design-
conscious urbanite whowants to
transforma compact living space to
represent cool, clean lines and
understated elegance. Blues create a
calming effect, which is needed to
survive the urban jungle, andwhen
pairedwithmaterials such as wool,
linen, leather, velvet, stone and
ceramics, the combination creates a
relaxed, down-to-earth style.
Inspired by the travels of the
global nomad andmulticultural
lifestyles, Silent Serenity is used to
create a peaceful and relaxed
atmosphere with soothing creams,
desert browns andmuted peaches.
Cultural pieces such as old pots,
iron, baskets, ceramics and
handcrafted pieces in natural
materials (think stone, natural
leather and terracotta) complement
the colour theme.
Lastly, JotunGlobal may have
taken a leaf out of Pantone’s Colour
of the Year for 2017 for its Lush
Garden theme. The colour
configuration, which is actually
inspired by the natural habitats of
our very own country and
neighbouring Vietnam, uses blue-
greens, golden yellow and red
browns. It expresses a playful
combination of hues that
correspondwithmodern interiors.
Style the roomwith a funmix of
colours, huge plants, bright flowers,
ethnic and vintage objects, and
natural materials like linen, silks,
baskets and ceramics.
DECOR AND DESIGN
Backed by global data,
identified 10 interior design trends
in its annual “Pinterest 100” report.
Here is what “it” says:
Homeowners are wising up and
choosing “sage” as the newneutral
(+170%). The warm shade is perfect
for rooms looking for a tranquil and
relaxing atmosphere. Many agreed
to pair sage with creamand grey
furniture and textiles, or take it to
the next level bymixingmetal
accents such as bronze and brass
(+423%).
The newyear is also about
making a statement in one’s home.
Wall art (+637%) such as large
posters andworks of art and
photography prints are blowing up,
as homeowners move towards
giving rooms a personality.
Similarly, the ceiling, also known
as the “fifthwall”, gets the accent
treatment (+310%), as it gets
drenched in bold paint, given a
striking wallpaper or carvedwith
intricate textures. The humble front
door gets some extra attention this
year, as budding interior designers
look for ways andmeans tomake
themain entrancemore welcoming
for guests by painting it in bright
shades or simply laying out a
welcomemat (+121%).
Unsurprisingly, the ever
versatile herringbone pattern
(+131%) remains popular with
homeowners; used to dress up
bathroomwalls and living room
wooden floors.
What d’you know? Maximalism,
as opposed tominimalism, is on the
rise as well, and seen in the surge of
searches for bone inlay (+207%)
patterns. It is a popular choice for
accent pieces, such as a chest of
drawers or a side table. Terrazzo
(+316%), a blast from the past, has
homeowners bringing dizzying
terrazzo configurations and designs
into kitchen backsplashes, shower
areas, as well as kitchen counters.
As the “hygge” movement grows,
it is no surprise that more people
are learning to implement self-care
into their daily lives. Finding a
moment to “pause” during the
day in city living, homeowners are
turning their bathrooms intomini
spas (+269%), complete with rattan
furniture for that “vacay vibe”.
Complete the lookwith patterned
and purposeful houseplants
(+533%) to purify the air and rest
the eyes.
Looking at what’s trending, it
seems like 2018 will be all about
expressing oneself through
statement pieces, at the same time,
creating a home one can take respite
in, to relax and rejuvenate. Whether
homeowners follow the trend or
not, these are really just views and
suggestions – what’s popular with
themasses. Our take: experiment to
find out what suits you and your
household, and be happy!
Email your feedback and
queries to: propertyqs@
thesundaily.comX
PHOTO: WWW.ANTHROPOLOGIE.COM
PHOTO: HISUGARPLUM.COM
PHOTO: HOMEADORE.COM
PHOTO: HTTP://THEDESIGNFILES.NET
PHOTO: HISUGARPLUM.COM
PHOTO: WWW.APARTMENTTHERAPY.COM
PHOTO: C. JOTUNGLOBAL
10
theSun ON FRIDAY
|
JANUARY 5, 2018