The perfect way to spring into the next season
With the change in season comes the desire to update your décor. Here, Owner and Founding Managing Director of Cities Design & Lifestyle Store, Hazem Aljesr has identified the top interior trends of the moment and offers design suggestions to create these up-to-date looks in your own home. So, get ready to step into spring and slide into summer with these inspiring interior trends that are sure to create a fresh and inviting space!
White
The power of color is never more evident than when adding a simple shade of white to a space. Fresh, pure, clean and simple: the color white makes a statement in any interior. Depending on how it’s used, white can provide a sense of renewal, add energy, or offer elegance. The white chairs from POLaRT embody this effect; with their classic design shape, patterned after Victorian era furniture, the stark white shade of the chairs adds a sense of modernity and style, making them a perfect addition to a range of interiors. In comparison, the white shade used in the tree trunk table from Hawini offers a sense of romance, which is enhanced by the design, further showing the versatility of this vital color.
Wood
You can never go wrong with wood. To make this essential accent feel fresh, combine it with metal or glass, or add unexpected elements of this versatile material. The WAaf lamp from Structures uses wood in an innovative fashion; the lamp is designed to resemble man’s best friend, and it features moveable wooden joints and an aluminum lamp head, making it a whimsical and useful creation, and just the right touch of fun for your space. Another stunning creation comes from Flyte. Their levitating light functions using magnets, resulting in a bulb that hovers and spins above its wooden charging base. Both of these creations are innovative combinations of natural wooden beauty and modern technology and design, perfectly highlighting the most up-to-date way to incorporate wood in your space.
Surreal
Share intrigue and create interest with surreal accent pieces. A great way to add color and depth, surreal décor items hint at an element of dreaminess or fantasy and offer contrast to the simple beauty and clean appearance of a modern interior. The Backglass artwork of French creator Jean-Louis Audibert, which combines his detailed ink creations with vintage back glass taken from arcade machines, is an easy way to add art with a surreal aspect to a space, while a bolder statement could be made with the oversized apple sculptures from Bull & Stein. If you prefer an accent with overtones of elegance, then try vases from SDA. Each vase is made of mouth-blown glass which is poured onto a teak wood base. The resulting creation looks as if the glass has melted onto the wood, offering a surreal and dreamlike, yet sophisticated effect.
Geometric
Geometric-styled patterns are bold and versatile accents which add interest, color and depth to a space and this look can easily be achieved through the use of throw pillows and rugs. However, the latest incarnation of this timeless trend presents itself in the structure of items rather than through material patterns. The Pylon coat stand from Tom Dixon takes its inspiration from the structural forms of bridges and towers. Its angular, spare design makes it a perfect accent item as it combines function with understated style. Other examples can be found in smaller, useful design items such as the Rhizomes accessories from Khaled El Mays; his patterned wooden candle holders and tissue boxes share the same geometric style using natural mediums, making them an elegant and intriguing addition. For bolder choices, furniture creations from Georges Amatoury combine modern materials and strong angles to result in contemporary designs that can partner with a number of décor styles to create an eclectic yet inviting interior.
These top spring and summer trends can easily be showcased through the use of accent items in new styles. Adding small creations and incorporating subtle changes is an effortless way to update your décor and share the latest in style. We hope you enjoy these trends and celebrate the new season with a new look for your interior!
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