Interiors trends featuring in all the major exhibitions this autumn revolve around unique eco chic design. Environmental, financial and social concerns have clearly driven the direction of domestic interiors with smaller craft producers and suppliers taking a significant lead and recycled and reused materials becoming the new must-haves.
While trend forecasters continue to predict a yearning for domestic comfort and security, they also suggest we will look for glamorous accents as an antidote to economic gloom. Nostalgic touches using florals, plaids and stripes will work beautifully with reclaimed, handcrafted and painted furniture and decorative vintage details.
Colour schemes will range from pastel pale and soothing through deep and vibrant to dark and moody. Leading colour authority Pantone predicts an ‘interesting marriage of warm and cool tones’ with turquoise - their colour of the year – combining with honeysuckle, coral and russet. Saturated purples and berry reds against gentle grey (the new neutral) are likely to make a big comeback for autumn and winter. Painted, distressed and natural wood, gentle verdigris and soft sheen metallics will complement cotton and wool fabrics in what
While, according to fibre manufacturer Lenzing, there is still a place for the high tec look this will be softened by natural elements referencing sustainability and authenticity. In other words, tradition will be packaged with trendy for a whole – and wholesome – new look.
The new collection of unique, eco, chic home accessories from the Borders Design House is now available to buy from: http://www.thebordersdesignhouse.co.uk/.
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