I attended Surfaces in Las Vegas last week. My favorite presentation was given by some fabulous ladies from Scarlet Opus- a trend forecasting firm out of London. Should I ever tire of actually doing design, their job would be next on my list. They presented to us four main trends that are happening right now in interiors.
The image board shown here represents the Hunter Gatherer trend- so amusing for Northern Michigan. Ironically though none of my Michigan clients seem to have an affinity for this evolving style. I see it occuring a lot more in my big city clients... ponder that one!
This trend embraces Wabi Sabi, the feeling of being crafted by a hand. Nothing is perfect and we can feel it was touched. Yet it is not a sloppy style, everything is deliberate and leans toward clean but just wonderfully weathered. Colors are rich and yet alive. This trend is going to support more furry textures, natural wood elements- both weathered and in their twig form. Nature is moving inside with flair. So go forward, hunt...gather- express yourself!
Well the snow has begun to melt a bit in Northern Michigan. Skies are brilliant blue today and the sun feels warm! Hope for spring has begun to live.
