{"id":2227,"date":"2019-04-01T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T08:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2227"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:43:53","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:43:53","slug":"retro-geometrics-the-bath-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/interior-design-trends\/retro-geometrics-the-bath-magazine","title":{"rendered":"Retro Geometrics: The Bath Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This month\u2019s article\nfor The Bath Magazine was all about retro geometric prints. Today I\u2019m sharing a\ncondensed version of that article. To read the full thing, pick up a copy of\nThe Bath Magazine or find it <\/em>online here<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating\nbold shapes, sharp lines and block colours, geometric prints and patterns have\nbeen used in art and design for centuries. For as long as humans have been\ncreating art, geometric patterns have existed. More recently, however, we\u2019ve\nseen geometric patterns created in the Art Deco era, mid-century Scandinavia,\nand the Memphis design movement of the 1980s. It\u2019s these patterns that remain\npopular today. Here\u2019s how to decorate with them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wallpaper <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image source: Graham & Brown<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wallpaper is\none of the most direct ways you can decorate with pattern. Since it burst back\nonto the interiors scene a few years ago, wallpaper design has flourished.\nThere are now thousands of prints and patterns to choose from, including plenty\nof retro geometric designs. But what I think is most exciting about wallpaper\nis that, despite its name, it\u2019s not restricted to the walls. You can upcycle\ntatty vintage furniture with retro geometric papers or paper the ceiling\ninstead of a feature wall. You can even wallpaper panelled doors or\nwindowsills, creating an incredible visual effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image source:\nFired Earth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geometric\ndesigns lend themselves really well to tiles, and the effect on floors and\nwalls can be quite arresting. Tiling has been popular since the Victorian era,\nso it poses a great opportunity to embrace retro patterns in the home. Floor\ntiles are particularly popular at the moment because they allow you to keep\nwalls neutral but still enjoy an interesting splash of pattern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tessellation\nprovides instant sophistication and looks great in all areas of the home but particularly\nbathrooms. Black and white chequered floor titles \u2013 popular in the 1940’s \u2013 is\na traditional approach that remains popular today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furnishings\nand Accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image source:\nThe Rug\nCompany<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\ndon’t need to make big design changes to enjoy any trend. Textiles can be a\nquick, easy and affordable way to try a new look or refresh a space. I\nparticularly love geometric rugs for brightening wood floors and adding instant\ncool to any space. Cushions and curtains also make great canvases for your\nfavourite geometric pattern. Choosing colours and patterns that already match\nyour current interior scheme will prevent any additional work or expense. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This month\u2019s article for The Bath Magazine was all about retro geometric prints. Today I\u2019m 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…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2234,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interior-design-trends"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t