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As a designer, I cannot ignore the ever-developing trends in the world of modern interior designs. More than a fashion, which can be the creation of a new chair or a new colour effect that receives huge initial public accolade, trends embody a profound change in behaviour or attitude that significantly affects more and more people, who then incorporate it into their lives.
This, often subtle shift is based on concepts and visions, initiated by designers in our exciting world of modern interior designs, and encompasses many aspects, such as colours, materials, shapes, effects, and different spatial environments. Articles in this category cover all aspects of trend and its influence on modern interior designs.
Often a trend begins influencing one element of design, such as fashion and, depending on its power and appeal, it then overlaps gradually into modern interior designs. It’s this gradual process that sets a trend apart from a fashion, which makes a strong initial impact but is followed by an immediate and rapid decline. Trends take longer to be accepted and their effect is deeper and longer lasting, penetrating social and aesthetic conceptions.
When I work with clients I find that most people have ideas and a vision that have been influenced by current trends, even though they may not consciously be aware of it. I encourage clients to incorporate and adapt trends to their designs rather than be dictated by them. I emphasise that trend is a metamorphic process made up of the sum of many parts, and I urge clients to concentrate on the elements that appeal to them so that together we create something unique and aspirational.
Trends fascinate and occasionally surprise me, and I draw an incredible amount of inspiration from them. They guide, motivate and open doors to new style and yet still offer opportunity for individual expression. Throughout my career, I have been thrilled, frustrated, excited, and moved by trends, but each one has made a profound impact on my work and moved me to create some of my best designs.
As a designer of modern interior designs I embrace the changing world I work in and am proud to help clients contribute to its exciting and inspiring evolution.
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Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Last week I started writing about new traditionalism. This trend sees classic design revived with more than a few modern updates. You may already be familiar with it, but for a more detailed introduction, check out part one of this series here. In today’s post, we’re focusing on the…
Photo by Flaunter.com on Unsplash Trends are cyclical; what seems stuffy and outdated one minute is actually the height of fashion the next. That certainly seems to be the case with today’s topic: new traditionalism. Ignoring the obvious oxymoron, new traditionalism is taking Instagram, Pinterest and design blogs by storm. This new trend is being steered by trendy…
Welcome back! Today I’m predicting a few more of 2020’s key interior design trends. We covered rainbow colour schemes, painted doors, earth tones and refined luxury in part one. You can read that here. In part two we discuss textured walls, pared-back versions of popular trends and an ancient comeback… Muted Tropic Ananas wallpaper by…
The 2010s offered up an extensive array of interior design trends. We had golden pineapples, all-white walls, approximately 30 shades of grey, bright tropical prints, wallpaper made a comeback, and Scandi design was everywhere. It was a diverse, innovative and rapidly evolving time for interior design. So it’s with some excitement (and some trepidation) that…
Kitchen design is in a really exciting place at the moment. We’re seeing experimental ideas, new materials, and fresh innovations take shape in kitchens of all shapes and sizes. It’s even better when some of these new ideas become ‘trends’ because they suddenly become much more accessible. Today I’m looking at some of the best…
Image source I really like a well thought-out gallery wall. They add boundless character and interest to a space and they can be frequently edited to keep it fresh. However, I understand that for some people creating and maintaining a gallery wall feels like too much work. And for others, this trend has just become…
The 1980s isn’t exactly revered in the design world. Shoulder pads, coiffed hair, overdone makeup, outrageous interiors and clashing colour schemes all seem to be staples of this decade. So when I spotted an article titled ’80s Home Décor Trends That We’re Absolutely Living For, I shuddered slightly. And then I cautiously clicked on the…
Carlton Room Divider, Designed by Ettore Sottsass Memphis design is making a comeback and we’re all about to become well-acquainted with its divisive style. Here’s a quick introduction to this pioneering movement. What, Where, Who? Ashoka Lamp, Designed by Ettore Sottsass In 1980, Italian designer Ettore Sottsass founded the Memphis Group collective, named after the…
This month’s article for The Bath Magazine was all about retro geometric prints. Today I’m sharing a condensed version of that article. To read the full thing, pick up a copy of The Bath Magazine or find it online here. Celebrating bold shapes, sharp lines and block colours, geometric prints and patterns have been used…
Above: IKEA Krydda/Vaxer systems IKEA has teamed up with British designer Tom Dixon on a truly exciting project. Tom Dixon has designed for IKEA before, creating a unique collection of ‘hackable’ furniture. Now the duo is working together to encourage city-dwellers to grow food in their own homes. The project will include a range of…