 Rough Luxe & Retro, Trends 2010
Spring may have been late in coming this year, but after a winter which saw the continued popularity of naturalistic palettes and textures, stronger colours are coming to the fore again, this time grounded by warm greys and stone-coloured hues.
Key Colours for 2010
Grey is still the in neutral, more sophisticated and daring than beige and cream, and an excellent background to many colours. Avoid ending up with a battleship theme by using charcoal or pastel greys – greys made from a combination of colour tints rather than a black and white derivative.
Coral is big in 2010 – throw in some gold for extra spice. Corals, tomato reds and mustard yellows also work well with navy and white for a look that is crisp and classy. Green continues to be popular with shades of kiwi, jade and mint for a cool but summery feel.
Jersey by Casadeco
Suggested collections:
- Borastapeter: Emma (wallpaper)
- Casadeco: Babylone, Jersey, Crescendo (wallpaper and fabric)
- Osbourne & Little: Sariskar (wallpaper)
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Crisp, streamlined looks are modern but can feel a bit soulless. Playing with contrasting textural effects can help soften the edges and give more depth to a room. Try faded damasks, distressed stone and plaster effects or anything with a patina, and couple with rich fabrics such as velvet and embroidered silks. Rich, dark colours are enhanced against a neutral mid-toned background. Or for lighter but still sumptuous look, go for Venetian pastels such as soft pinks and acquas, with metallic accents.
Ischia by Zoffany La Veneziana by Today Interiors
Suggested Collections:
- Today Interiors: La Veneziana (wallpaper)
- Galerie: Wisteria and Peacock Alley by The Carlisle Company (wallpapers)
- Osbourne & Little: Onyx (wallpaper), Teatro (wallpaper)
- Zoffany: Ischia (fabric)
- Designers Guild: Arundale (fabric)
Wall to Wall
Papering all walls using more understated patterns or colours can create long lasting interest. More subdued walls mean you can also accessorize with wall
Classic by Borastapeter
art and paintings more easily. Select intriguing patterns rather than overpowering ones. Patterns that interweave, or reflect the changing play of light are a good choice. Other options are to paper adjoining walls in alternate feature and coordinating papers, or for the more adventurous each wall in different paper – to do this harmoniously restrict yourself to a limited colour or pattern range.
Suggested collections:
- Osbourne & Little: Teatro (wallpaper)
- Borastapeter: Eco Collection (wallpaper)
Vintage
Themes from the 1950s and Deco Era are still going strong. Blown up chintz patterns reinvented in contemporary colours have removed any notion of these designs looking old fashioned. Meanwhile geometric, and zigzag patterns, shiny surfaces, and motifs evocative of Egyptian and Aztec culture are reminiscent of the glamour of the Roaring Twenties. For maximum Swing Factor choose shell pinks, jade greens, ochres and black.
Arkona by Harlequin Teatro by Osbourne & Little Amilie by Harlequin
Suggested Collections:
- Farrow & Ball: The Chelsea Papers (wallpaper)
- Designers Guild: Whitewell (wallpaper and fabric)
- Harlequin: Amilie (wallpaper and fabric), Tempo (fabric), Arkona (wallpaper
and fabric)
- Cole & Son: The Vintage Glamour Collection (wallpaper)
Folksy
Woodland and animal motifs and embroideries give a bohemian, whimsical feel to an interior. Extend the look onto a veranda or outdoor seating area using patterned cushions and throws.
Romanie by Harlequin Morris Fruit Embroidery by Sanderson
Suggested Collections:
- Harlequin: Romanie (wallpaper and fabric), Tempo (fabric)
- Sanderson: Options 10 (wallpaper and fabric)
- Sanderson: The William Morris Compendium (wallpaper and fabric)
Feature Ceilings
A new take on the Feature Wall concept is the Feature Ceiling. Be it a funky stripe, digital mural or an oversize chintz, you can be assured of Wow Factor. To showcase the ceiling, keep walls in a relatively plain pattern or use a vertical stripe pattern to lead the eye upwards. The pattern needs to be large enough to be discernable from head height, so the higher the ceiling, the larger the pattern needs to be. If bold pattern is not for you, then try a textured metallic paper which will capture attention and also give the optical illusion of a higher ceiling.
Suggested Collections:
- Digital Murals by Tektura, Vescom and Muraspec (wallcovering)
- Brian Yates: Akoya (wallpaper)
- Harlequin: Identity (wallpaper)
- Vescom: Sequins & Spangles (wallcovering)
- Farrow & Ball: Tented Stripes (wallpaper)
Katy Dussart
02 June 2010
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