A ‘60s and ‘70s revival is in the works, with bold colours, strong graphics and contemporary furnishings making their way into the modern home, says Tim. Jeffrey Fisher himself is on the lookout for lighting and chairs from this period, noting that accessories are the easiest way to integrate the latest trends into our current decor.
Save the planet, luxuriously
“What looks new is the imprint of the human hand,” says Jeanette. Eco-friendly materials and re-used, repurposed items remain on the hot list, but with a more affordable price tag. “ ‘Green’ and ‘eco-friendly’ are still very hot buzzwords in the design world,” says Steve. “We’re finally getting ‘green’ finishes and options that are priced in line with non-green options, so it doesn’t cost more to be environmentally conscious, and you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetics.”
Think natural
When it comes to walls, paint isn’t the only way to go. In fact, says Jeffrey Douglas, wall coverings are becoming more and more popular. One trend he’s loving right now is grasscloth. “There are some great new grasscloths, very sophisticated,” he says. “We typically think of the ‘70s and something very rustic and very obviously grass, but there are some very fine and refined ones that have a sheen to them that are just beautiful, almost like silks.”
Natural materials are also proving big in furnishings and accessories. Interior designer Ingrid Oomen of Qummunicate Inc., suggests combining natural textural pieces and shiny, slick lines, which work together and balance each other out. Try natural woven grasses and reeds in cushions and even in full pieces of furniture. “Think shiny lacquer table meets caned antique chairs.” Ingrid also likes crewel fabrics, especially in neutrals like white stitching on a natural linen fabric. “This to me is the toile of 2009.”
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