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1. Heritage Maximalism
A “more is more” approach has been moving into our interiors for some time now, but there was a more focused take on the maximalism trend at this year’s show. Heritage maximalism sees the eclectic layering of patterns, colors and decorative details, with a nod to traditional country house style for a timeless, lived-in feel.
The look aligns with the move toward interiors with character and brings warmth and elegance to a potentially chaotic look. Traditional shapes and patterns give schemes a nostalgic feel that speaks to those who enjoy a curated display of favorite pieces and a sense of history.
London’s Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A), for instance, has collaborated with several brands, granting them access to its extensive archive for inspiration. Sofas & Stuff has launched a series of couches in paisley velvets inspired by 19th century Kashmiri shawls in six colors, including Rouge (pictured).
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1. Decorative Reuse
The theme of this year’s event was Material Evolution, an idea that embraced not just the new, but the reused and reinvented as well, and there were plenty of examples of reworked waste materials across the show.
But while we’ve become used to the idea of plastic bottles made into countertops and construction waste being turned into bricks, what felt so inspiring were the numerous examples of waste materials being reinvented in intricate and beautiful ways.
The most striking piece was by “Emerging Talent” Eleanor Pickin, who uses industry offcuts and discarded veneers to craft exquisite marquetry. Her Ocean Screen (pictured) depicts an undersea world and, in addition to looking beautiful, serves to remind us of the need to take care of fragile ecosystems.
It’s full of detail (note the emerging octopus, bottom right), has a night scene on the back, and can be commissioned in sections, depending on the size of screen required.
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