Sydney Fashion Week 2013 & what’s in store for Interiors

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Sydney Fashion Week was held in April 2013 and showcased the fabulous new fashion trends that we are not only going to see on fashionista’s but also in our Interiors. See this you tube clip for an overview. I find that fashion always leads the way and influences what will be happening in Interior trends by about 2 years.

Fashion designers that showed their new ranges at Sydney Fashion Week 2013 were Aurelio Costarella, Whitney Eve, Toni Maticevski, Collette Dinnigan, Blesse’d are the meek, Carl Kapp, An ode to no one, Nana Judy, Akira and more.

Trends that are coming to your wardrobe and our interiors are: Metallics; Brights in aquas, red violets, pinks, oranges; Warm based neutrals in varying tones of beige; 1920’s art inspired wasabi green, bisque, tapioca, chartreuse and still some remnants of greys.

So how is this going to translate into interiors? I think interiors will steer away from the grey colourings with the steel metals to warm metallics like golds and warm based neutrals along with murky muted 1920 colours through to the brights that we have been seeing in fashion for the last year. Interiors may also see the vintage and pastels theme continue. Maybe the below mood board will give you a feel for what I predict we will see in our interiors in the next one to two years here in Australia. What are your thoughts, would love to see your comments below.

Happy New Year

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Happy New Year everyone, may your 2013 be all that you could hope for or imagine!!

I’m planning on doing some room make overs this year so stay tuned…. I’ve already started on the home front by adding a reflection corner by way of a big comfy bean bag and my favourite throw on the floor to the corner of my home office. It’s nice to have a little nook.

I love January’s it’s always a fantastic time to do a clear out, de clutter and begin the year on a good note. Oh and lets not forget January is also full of days at the beach, spending time with friends and family, going on holidays, eating ice-cream, you get the drift.

Enjoy the sunshine!!

Prue

Coming up roses

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Roses in cylinder vase - works well when buds haven't fully opened.

Individual roses in bottles, uneven number groupings work best.

When it comes to flowers I do like the classic rose. The timeless elegance and the scent always attract me and I love using them in my decorating.

On the weekend my husband gave me a bunch and I decided to showcase them in a cylinder vase for something different. The buds aren’t fully open yet so I thought they compliment this vase nicely.

I had 3 left so just popped them in some old bottles and on my book case.

I had a squiz online to see what other people do with their roses, see below for my findings.

If you have any outstanding rose arrangements I’d love to see them, maybe post pictures of them on My Decorator facebook page here.

flowerduet.com

Tinned roses, beautiful vintage styling.

Nice idea for modern arrangement

This arrangement as seen on ruffledblog. Who remembers their mums brass-ware?

Some current interior trends 2011

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Antique/Vintage is trending big at the moment. People are showing appreciation for pre-loved items that have a history to them. Pieces that are quality ranging from furniture to light fittings, these dogs pictured above in blue are quite popular at the moment too, trinkets and keepsakes, heirlooms passed down through the family.

Colour!!

Birds, twitter, birds on branches as a decal……

Birdcages

Wall decals and the British flag cushion – in, in, in.

Flag furniture

Horses and human busts

Wallpaper and Decals

Earthy, Geometric, mix match, eclectic, boho all in.

As an Interior Decorator sometimes I get asked what are the latest trends. I often answer with something along the lines of what they are and then state that your home needs to reflect you, your lifestyle and that often a successful space is one that evolves over time as you buy the things you love.

Feel free to add your comments of what interior items that you know are trending at the moment!!

Indoor Plants

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Flowers in a striped vase, stunning

Simple elegance


Imagine taking a bath here – so relaxing

Striking vase of leaves work very well in this space


Classic

Bi-fold doors are so great!

Love this!

Isn’t this clever?

In my previous blog I referred to the beautiful avenue of trees at Kate and Will’s Wedding… and this led me to thinking about the aesthetic benefits of adding a touch of nature to our interiors.

I remember when I was a child my mum had a lovely big palm in a pot sitting in the corner of our lounge-room. Looking back I can see that it worked so well in the room. Currently in my home I have an arrangement of palms, branches and various elephant leaves in a large tall rectangular vase sitting in my bathroom. I love walking in and seeing the mini rainforest I have created in this space. So fresh against white tiles in bathrooms.

Why don’t you bring the outdoors in and add some indoor plants to your space? It doesn’t need to be limited to your home, you could pop a plant on your desk at work!

The Royal Wedding

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Okay so I know that Kate and Will’s Wedding is old news but I saw a picture today of the interior of Westminster Abbey on their day and still loved the beautiful avenue of trees. Talk about bringing nature in. And of course Kate looked gorgeous. I think we are going to see lace coming back…. maybe even in interiors. What do you think?? Would really love to read your comments.