Neale Whitaker, Editor in Chief of Australia's most elite Design Magazine, Belle, graces the Domayne Store in Fortitude Valley to talk about emerging design styles.
Taking about his observations at the Milan Design week which occurs in April of each year, this week has long become the pivotal point for setting new design trends for the forthcoming 12-18 months – 3 years. This trends extends to retail, replication of furnishings and accessories and drives the trends seen in magazines.
The key take-away from this years event, was to break down the rules of design. Be unique, express your individuality and finally its okay to clash colours and textures.
The key trend was there is no trend. Hone your sprit and soul and build your home based on your individual preferences and eclectic styles reflective of the personalities that live within your home. Refreshing!
Rebecca Ward & Neale Whitataker - Design @ Domain
So what’s Neals prediction for hot styles coming our way?
1. The Outdoor Room is THE room to focus on
Outdoor furniture now comes in a vast arrange of options. James Durie and his concept of the 'Outdoor Room' has meant that Australia is leading the way in producing quality, fun outdoor pieces. Future trends will focus more on outdoor spaces including the investment of quality furnishings for the outside space. And colour is key.. Try bright blues, oranges and mustard yellow!
Check out The Brown Trading Company's Pineapple cushions for the extra pop of personality for your outdoor space.
2. Green and Blue is hot hot hot
The aqua, green teals, soft mints green is now very hot like the below sofa.
My latest ebay find, this Peacock Blue Chesterfield is totally on brand!
Love the soft mint peas, as emerging in furnishing, accessories and fashion.
Image curtesy of:
http://www.sabjimatablog.com/2011/06/18/mood-board-freshly-minted-kitchen/
3. Tropical Colonial anyway? The tropical colonial look in cushions, prints and wallpaper is popping with a clever infusion of modern styled furnishings to complete the look. Old fashioned prints are now fashionable again with a return to romanticism seen in bedrooms.
Neale was a big fan of this wallpaper used on a display
4. Colour Colour & More Colour
A sneak peak into the Summer Vibes launch shows us that vibrant oranges and blue is hot..
Check out this adaption for a modern boudoir.
5. Industrial turning into the Great Gatsbury
Whilst ultra modern styling continues to have its place, so to does the Industrial 'Mad Scientist' style. What Neale sees next is a return to 1920's -30's glamour, honouring the Great Gatsbury era. All mirrors, velvet and plush glamour.. Bring it on I say!
A big thank you to Domayne, Fortitue Valley for hosting such as fabulous event.
And thank you to Neale for sharing his observations on emerging design styles. Check out the November edition of Belle Magazine for a full wrap-up of the 50 hot Design trends coming our way.
