The Inseparable Worlds of Fashion and Interior Design

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Each year, there is always a talk on what trends and themes are going to be the dominant ones. This is true when it comes to fashion and interior design. Unlike fashion, though, trends are easily sidetracked. Trends can only become the standard or norms if they are seen by fashion influencers as something that is timeless.

In the 1950s, there appeared a theme in fashion that shocked the entire fashion industry. Brutalism came into being then and it drove away a lot of people. It was seen as something to be feared because it was different. Not a lot of people were bold or brave enough to use brutalism to stylize.

Rewind to the 1300s, when the Renaissance was able to bridge the huge gap between the religious yet gory Middle Ages and modern history. Shortly thereafter, Rococo and Baroque were born and history went on to record their significant, life-altering trends that they came to be.

Trend or Timeless?

When talking about the word trend, it would seem that people are talking about fashion all of the time. But now, there is a lot more to this word than just clothes, bags or shoes.

Trend is more particularly about colors, patterns, materials, and forms which are also elements of interior design. As the seasons change, so do the collections, and then you wonder how quickly the looks can change.

When talking about interior design trends, always ask yourself about the prevailing trends in fashion as well. These two are inseparable.

Interior designers always tell their clients to make a curated space where they feel they belong. This must be a space that they can comfortably call their home. An interior design should be enjoyable for the homeowner, and it must also be sophisticated, timeless, elegant, and with a dash of customized areas just to prove the homeowner’s ownership of that house.

The theme in the hospitality industry is a tad different, though. Hotels have major changes every decade or so or they would be outdated. The hotel industry thrives on a person’s experience and journey. They want to make an impression that their rooms or suites are the perfect spots to hold staycations.

These are supposed to be hideaways, a haven, and a place where there is respite from the busy goings-on of their lives.

A fashionable interior design must always begin with the right architectural elements. You should also be able to see the culture that sits in the background. As for the furniture, the pieces should be able to tell the style as well as the period when from whence they came.

The lighting must also be done so that what needs to be highlighted is properly emphasized while those that need to recede into the background should stay there.

Interior Design Trends for 2018

This year is the time to love purple. Pantone’s Color of the Year is Ultra Violet which is bold and interesting. It is never boring, it is meant to say, hello, I am here, see me!

The worlds of interior design and fashion are forever fused so pick an idea or two from the designs that you see on clothing and shoes.

Use bold reds, greens, and blues, too. These will outshine the neutrals of the past years. This is the year to test the boundaries in terms of colors. Be bold, be daring, go for statement pieces.

Don’t be afraid to mix dark finishes. Give brass a moment to come back this year as it boldly outstages rose gold. Mix metal finishes in the kitchen as well as the bathroom. Just remember to pick the dominant metal to use throughout the house as accents.

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