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Natural Elements Lead Design Choices
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Metal and stone-look designs are being used throughout living spaces to elevate a room. Surfaces that mimic stone and metal are now all the rage in living rooms, kitchens, and closets unlike previous years when these natural elements were typically used in commercial buildings.
“In the past, stone and metal surfaces in the North
American market were primarily limited to countertops and retail applications. However, realistic reproductions from TFL and HPL now offer a less expensive alternative to the real thing, which can be cost-prohibitive,” said
Michaela Gimpl, decor management expert, EGGER.
“Many of today’s designers are showing an affinity for mixed materials, with reproductions becoming more popular in fronts and furniture design. TFL makes it easy
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Surface & Panel asked industry experts about this trend to find out more about why homeowners are drawn to this nontraditional aesthetic.
One reason cited by industry experts why metal and stone are being incorporated into interior design include the need to bring a sense of serenity into the home though nature.
“Applied surfaces that look like stone and metal are a perfect way to incorporate natural textures, such as patina, throughout the home in a way that makes interior spaces feel clean while still making a statement,” said Gerri Chmiel, residential design lead at Formica Corporation.
That's not to mention the luxurious feel these surfaces bring to a room.
“Metal almost always elevates a space,” said Geoff Schaefer, creative director, president, Chemetal.
White marbles, specifically Carrara marble, continue to be on trend with people who appreciate a clean, resi-mercial style. “Thanks to materials like ultra-durable HPL, homeowners can achieve the luxurious look of marble without the price tag and maintenance of natural stone,” said Gwen Petter, director of design for Wilsonart.
A CALMING EFFECT Customers seeking ways to bring a sense of calm and serenity into spaces where they spend the most time are doing so through stone and metals. And these applied surfaces are being incorporated throughout various areas of the house, not just offices and bedrooms.
“Applied surfaces that look like stone or living metals are suitable for a variety of spaces within the home, from kitchens and offices to basements, playrooms and more,”
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said Chmiel. “These surfaces can be applied to places like fireplace mantels, bathroom countertops, mudroom cubbies and more. The opportunities are endless.”
Petter explained HPL products that deliver the appearance of natural elements are in demand, with stone-inspired looks, like marbles and granites, highly sought after for countertops, backsplashes, and islands. “Using stone designs with gentle and soothing shades, like warm whites and light beiges, can promote a sense of calm and clarity,” she said. “Meanwhile, bold colors drawn from nature, such as violet-blue or spirited shades of green, can transform any room into an atmosphere of tranquility.”
NEUTRAL COLORS When it comes to colors and types of stone or metals that customers are gravitating towards, neutral and champagne are the go-to tones.
“Designers still like darker, less reflective metals with a texture or design element or variation. They’re a great and interesting neutral that pair with many palettes,” said Schaefer. “Also, champagne brass with less yellow tones is gaining popularity; these pair well with trending lighter wood looks in both commercial and residential kitchen spaces.”
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Brass also continues to grow in popularity, with classic metals remaining a constant go-to design metal, according to Schaefer. “These beautiful, bestselling and highly functional HPL and anodized metals have endless uses in the design environment,” he added.
Colors and stones that tend to pull a space together, such as dark materials like soapstone which pairs well with lighter woods, are also popular this year, according to Phyllis Beyers, decorative surfaces and design product manager, Genesis Products. “Also, stones that pull warmer tones such as beige and or warm grays will remain popular,” Beyers explained. “Plus, Terrazzo stone is back, and Genesis incorporates decorative 3D laminates that look and feel like real stone when thermo-foiled onto countertops.”
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STAYING POWER As other trends come and go, the goal of creating a feeling of tranquility inside the home appears to be here to stay.
“Biophilic designs are still strong and muted earth tones are becoming more common,” said Gimpl. “Both strengthen our desire for ‘nesting’ at home. Material trends, with natural reproductions of stone, concrete and metals, are following these earthy color trends.”
This hot trend also offers designers the freedom to incorporate mixed materials, textures, and tones. “As many begin to spend more time outside of their home, they may find themselves craving the familiarity of their own spaces, giving commercial designers more permission to play with traditionally residential aesthetics and continuing to blur the line between these two disciplines,” Chmiel added. “The design outlook has never been more open than it is now.” s p
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