THEME "COMFORT ZONE"

After visiting the “Maison et Object” show in Paris this past September—the biggest topic; even coming from the US, was all about comfort and sensuality. It was a topic about emotional connection in the home and having more of a feminine touch even for men. Being so connected; even more than ever to technology and working longer days, we as a society are wanting to unwind and we are looking for our home to be an oasis—a place to disconnect. Therefore, you will be seeing more and more furniture pieces with enveloping curves in pill and capsule forms, circles in chandeliers and end tables, as well as, soft pastels and greens this year. All this is ideas of ‘balance.’

VIDEO FROM MAISON ET OBJECT SHOW

SOFA ATTENTION

Need a statement sofa with some cheerful vibes? This is the way to go!

(source: Ali Cayne)

ACCENT PILLOWS/THROWS

 If doing velvet on bigger pieces sends shivers down your spine, then you can always put velvet on accent pillows and throws to spruce up your living area or your bedroom.

Source: Jonas Ingerstedt photography

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Source: John Lewis Furnture

ACCESSORIES

Texture is being created in almost any objects you can think of. This is a well-balanced space where texture was added to help give the space some life with its white surroundings.

(source: Tiny Canal Cottage)

SINCE OF TRAVEL IN TEXTURE

Bringing in more texture with the sense of ethnic travels is huge as well. This has been around for a while, which is known more as bohemian style, however out of that is a fresh style called “Scandi-boho,” which takes from the clean and bright lines from the Scandinavian style—mixed with the bohemian textures, with a tweak of light layering. This is my kind of vibe!

Source: Green body + Green home

LAYERING WITH TEXTURE

Another example of clean lines with added texture to enhance layering in a monochromatic space.

Source : Studio Lifestyle

Source: The Register

DECORATING WITH PLANTS

If you’re looking for plants to be more of an accent piece instead of using it to show off the room—a nice floor plant with a few table plants will be just enough to give you that hint of greenery.

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LESS CAN BE MORE

Even the Scandinavian bobo can enjoy a plant friend!

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Here are a few examples from different countries:

FRANCE

Source:  CÔTÉ MAISON

USA

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VIETNAM

Source: Unknown

UK

Source: Walls and Floors UK

USA

UK

THE COOL KID OF PINK

Source: India Mahdavi

French architect and designer, India Mahdavi has been getting all the buzz over her cutting-edge restaurant design in the UK. This was done in 2014. This is a good example how color evolves at a slow rate.

HOW TO INCORPORATE PINK HUES

Now, let’s talk about a few ways you can use this color in your home without making it look childlike! Since it seems even accessories, plant pots and accent pillows are getting the case of the pinks—these are perfect elements to bring in as an accent color to your existing space.

Bedding is another perfect way to bring in pinks. Mixed with a texture knitted throw and voilà and bam, you have the millennial pink vibe! I would toss in a few cushions in the same hues to score some more style points. Drapery is another low-cost way to bring in some blush. Who’s on board and will be rocking this color in their home?

A small accent chair is perfect for this application, and here again, velvet in this color can be used all year-round (It’s very versatile.) This chair could be used in the living room, bedroom as an accent chair or an office chair.   

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BISOUS BISOUS,

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