Dear Alice | Trend Forecast
/In this week’s podcast, we’re chatting about our trend forecast! While having a timeless home is important, incorporating some trendy elements into your come can freshen it up and be really fun! This week’s episode can be found on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcast.
Understanding who you are and what you love is the most important when thinking about interior design because while trends are fun, you shouldn’t be throwing away money on things you’ll quickly get rid of. Don’t be afraid to be opinionated; at the end of the day just because your neighbor might be obsessed with a trend doesn’t mean you have to be too; if it’s not authentic to you, it won’t work. Don’t hop on trends when everyone is doing the same thing- at that point the train has left the station. Now it’s time to go through the list!
We’re leaning more towards sculptural than structural ; curved sofas, arms, chairs, tables, cabinetry, bullnose countertops, and softness in fireplaces. There’s not a lot of high contrast in a space. Kelly Wearstler described it as 80’s Italian; it’s simple and soft.
2. Fluting and reeding have our hearts. They are classical textures that we’re obsessed with! Tables have roundedness which is nice so everyone is equal distance away from each other.
3. Bold pops of colors with neutrals create a nice and interesting balance! Public spaces are neutral but bathrooms and formal areas are more fun with color blocking and wallpaper. It’s also nice when you have a huge piece of art with a strong color in a neutral room; it’s very gallery and makes you seem very cool.
4. High styling accessories. Authentic accessories are better when you use them so just make sure they fit into your life. They’re high quality pieces you’ve invested in. Knowing when to pull back is important if you’re feeling cluttered so get rid of stuff that’s not functional, authentic, beautiful, meaningful.
5. Functionality and duality is in. Get rid of uncomfortable or unused items! Don’t “save for the best”; live beautifully like everyday is your favorite holiday!
6. Lux minimalism is very simple with a pure palette. It’s simple in color but big in scale and elegant texture.
7. The color of green is everything! Blue has been extremely popular but it’s shifting; we love the warmth in different green tones. There’s also a lot of influence from landscapes. Rust tones, nudes, desert tones are very big right now.
8. We’re moving towards more casual design rather than grand. We’re inspired by your landscapes and outdoor spaces because being outdoors is better for the soul! Windows are getting much larger than ever before and we put them everywhere because everything looks better in natural light.
9. Entertainment spaces are a must; staying in is the new going out! We want to utilize your spaces to the max. Our homes reflect who we are and what we love to do!
Stay away from highly trendy things because at the end of the day, we want to invest in beautiful pieces that’ll look nice in your home longer than a couple of months! Any questions or podcast ideas? Email us at dearalice@alicelanehome.com