New Year, New Space

By Anja Lavigne

Adding More Green

Finding a greater need to connect to mother earth on a deeper level has made us fall in love even more with green and all the natural tones.Various shades of greens can be incorporated in many different ways. We are seeing it in wall paper with large motifs of botanical leaves such as palms for accent walls, in decor pillows, throws and vases. Wall art has a wide selection with shades of green in abstract form and also in various plants such as eucalyptus prints on canvases. Plants in large collections or on their own are continuing to look stylish and provide such a feel of cohesiveness in any room.

Emerald green is also a strong shade, which is seen in a lot of decor, as well as in furniture pieces such sofas, occasional chairs and headboards. Green is a symbol of harmony and growth, along with royalty and refinement. Emerald green is a perfect colour to remind us to find balance this coming year. Research shows that green reduces stress, lowers blood pressure as well as increasing our productivity and creativity and providing lots of healing qualities.

Buying Local

Consumers have been looking at alternative resources and with more sustainability.

Resale has become even more popular on platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, with the prices being lower, being readily available for pick up and the item can be restored with love in a new home rather than being thrown in the landfill. Vintage or thrifted furniture is given a whole new life with new upholstered fabric, repainting and adding modern new elements such as handles and knobs. Sustainable furniture means making a more conscious choice rather than constantly buying lower quality items more frequently. This is changing the buying mindset to more local, handmade products with better quality materials and proper wage and working conditions.

In house Greens

Growing our own veggie garden inside is more available than ever before. This new green concept can be purchased online in a variety of sizes. Imagine growing greens inside all year round. Microgreens, herbs, leafy greens and peppers are all finding themselves inside our homes and can be placed throughout your home, not just in the kitchen. Smart gardens have many different sizes to choose from that can be incorporated not only in your kitchen decor but also in hallways or living rooms.What an amazing concept to have the freshest produce without going out to the grocery store. There are varieties of methods to growing these plants; some through hydroponic gardening, where there is no soil involved in order to grow plants. They just need water, sunlight, carbon dioxide and nutrients.

The Curve

Our living spaces have been ruled for many years with straight lines. Curved lines and features which were once looked at as old fashioned style, are now taking shape in a whole

new contemporary style. This can be seen in arched bookcases, entryways, sofas, carpets, pillows and even rounding out the end of the countertop in the kitchen. The reason for this alternative change is that curves are more playful and fun and infuse a soft, cozy connection to making a happy home.

Improving your living space is all about self care and self worth. Living in a space that makes you happy is key.