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INTERIOR TRENDS FROM WAYNE GOOD Every January we head to the northern winter to be inspired and get the heads up on what trends are emerging for interior design at the Deco Off and Maison et Objet Design Fairs in Paris. This, we believe, is an investment, bearing in mind our isolation here in New Zealand, which can make one very insular and predictable with interior design. Certainly, the many hours spent on an aircraft to get there really can make one wonder, why am I doing this? But the minute we set foot in the many glorious Paris showrooms, with companies from all around the world, it becomes instantly obvious why we are there. Here we will view the latest collections of fabrics, make our selections for our studio in Cambridge and just soak up the atmosphere. My regular catch up with Tricia Guild (Designers Guild) is always a highlight, and as it is Designers Guild’s 50th anniversary this year, the 2020 Spring/Summer collection was something very special. Samples are in our studio now. Paris also makes us constantly realise there is so much more choice than the white, white, white that graces so many homes in New Zealand. Why do we do this? I don’t!
At the end of the day, there is something out there for everyone. One must feel comfortable and happy with decisions made for their home, but why not make 2020 the year to step out and bring a bit of excitement to your interior! www.arkanda.co.nz
SURREALIST GARDEN The newest addition to Hamilton Gardens' fantasy collection, the Surrealist Garden opened this February. Inspired by Surrealism, an artistic movement popular in the 1920s and 30s, the garden feels like another world. Surrealism explores the mystery behind dreams and the subconscious mind, largely inspired by Sigmund Freud. With a giant white door, garden tap and more as you step inside, you may feel you have suddenly shrunk. But scale is not the only mind bending trick this garden has to offer! This is a garden you don’t see but experience.
The palette for 2020 is definitely earthy. Forest green, camel, brown, orange and pinks, highlighted with gorgeous botanical patterns, vivid prints and very definite textures; boucle in fact is huge. Dramatic mixing of colours with fabrics and wallpapers can truly add drama and impact to a room. It can be subtle, so white walls yes, but a bit of drama in the form of gorgeous drapes or wallpaper, can set a room alive. Another trend I observed is the use of trimmings, especially heavy fringes on drapes and lampshades. The fringes give real movement to drapes and conjure up images of 1920s flapper dresses. Feature lighting made a very strong presence, along with the most exquisite furniture, although perhaps a bit more conservative and traditional than I have seen at previous shows. Highly polished timber mixed with bronze metal finishes with a lot of amazing products are being produced in Portugal (catalogues available in our studio).
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