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Trending is all About Blending
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This year more than ever people are “nesting.” More time spent in the home has turned attention to our surroundings, and creating a more healing environment has become a priority. While people’s tastes vary, this year we are seeing a shift to natural materials and transitional styles that simplify and declutter our lives. We spoke with designer Kim Levell of Kim Levell Design to get tips for what’s trending in interior design.
Wallpaper is the new go-to for spicing up an accent wall. Peeland-stick varieties make it easy to create a one-wall focal point. Whether it’s a black and white theme or a botanical feature wall, adding one “wild wall” can change the dynamics of any room. Two of my favorite resources for bespoke wallpaper are Ananbo Papiers Peints Panoramiques out of Paris and Cara Saven in Cape Town South Africa.
Color and Texture Trends Think “Scandinavian meets sophisticated treehouse,” says Levell. We are seeing a contribution of weathered teak, as well, in keeping with a more natural look in addition to painted wood. Mix it all up just like metal finishes. Pops of color to accent a room are increasingly popular with just about every color making its way in, however, think 70’s version gold, blue, orange, and green as a starting point. Tropical and botanical prints are fabulous for walls, pillows and fabrics. Mix with pale blues and greys or even a solid rich velvet! Muted green is also getting a lot of attention this season. Almost a spinoff of the old avocado green, but with a more medium tone.
Kitchens and Baths Decluttering has become a metaphor for living, says Levell. Simplicity and clean lines with natural color palettes are all the rage this year. Plain English Cupboard Makers is a perfect example, bringing their Shaker style look from Britain to the US. Almost a throw-back to the ‘60’s, trends are more squared up with white or lighter counter tops. Marble, concrete and butcher block counters are popular as they weather with you through the years. Wood is making its debut as gold is making a comeback, replacing the chrome/stainless look of kitchen hardware and fixtures, and a pull away from ultra-modern is allowing more mixed metal looks.
StPeteLifeMag.com
September/October 2020
