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ENTRYWAYS DÉCOR IDEAS

They say don’t judge a book by its cover, and a home should be the same. But first impressions are very important and so it’s hard to deny the impact of a good entryway. The way you design your entryway can set the tone for the rest of the house. So you can go big and create an extravagant decoration or be softer and create a smother and minimalist design. The colours, shapes and even the materials you choose makes the atmosphere and home feel more inviting. Here you can get inspired by different entryway decor ideas to create the space of your dreams and tell your own story.

Gold is versatile and classic, it can be used as the star piece if you want something exuberant or as a detail if you prefer to make space elegant. Gold accents can be styled with bright hues like white or nudes to give a more Scandinavian vibe, with blue to become more elegant or even a mix of black and gold for a more mysterious interior. Since gold is one of the most significant symbols of wealth and prosperity, when you decorate the entryway with such an impressive accent it will be a strong reflection of your resilient personality and a solid statement of how you want to show your lifestyle.

BROWN AND CREAM TONES

Brown and cream tones are perfect to create a relaxing and warm interior design project. If your goal for space is to create a serene charming vibe go for a brown cream colour palette and it will for sure be a comfortable and bright room. These colours are known for their neutral, peaceful influence so they are perfect to create different kinds of spaces from your own retreat, to elegant living rooms or modern and timeless dining rooms and even offices. The earthy and calming feeling that these hues provide makes them ideal for creating all sorts of rooms, cosy but spacious. It’s no surprise to see these colours being a choice for Entryways because they are inviting and make you feel welcome.

New Minimalism is about clear spaces with statement design pieces to create unique interiors. Giving attention to the essential forms of elements is really important since they are the key pieces. Products should be detail-oriented, perfect and high quality. Items should have a touch of luxury with a focus on being special like their handmade process and the use of purer materials. Refined and colder colours are a way to help complement this trend; stone, metals and brass being the most favourite elements. It’s the “less is more” approach that makes it perfect, focusing on what is really important.

ORGANIC MODERNISM

An upcoming trend for interior design season 2021-2022 is using more natural and sustainable materials. We see an increasing need to bring nature to our indoors that has been developing, as well as a wellness mood. Choosing conscious and sustainable elements such as wood, stone, bamboo and so many other organic materials will give your design a natural feeling. Using organic materials gives us the ability to reconnect and strengthen the human-nature connection we all need in order to increase our wellness. The outdoor pollution levels are on the rise, stress is an emerging disease and we see how the earth and our forests are also suffering along with us. Embracing the use of more organic materials will improve our overall well being since it has been proved to reduce mental fatigue, improve our attention and focus also while helping us protect the planet earth.

The bold expression of the ’70s and ’90s is brought back as an interior design decor trend for 2022. Retro colours are a reflection and a sign of the times and so this year we will see mature yet hot and bold colours choices. On the colder spectrum side, we go from emerald green to dark blue hues, and on the warmer side of things, we have burnt orange and mustard yellow hues. Hot, bold and earthy colours are the choices for designers in 2022. These trends can also be seen in other details like the use of patterns in wall decor. We will witness a Memphis style design comeback, with the use of vibrant, asymmetrical and geometric, rounded shaped furniture.

THE REVIVAL OF THE AGES

A trend seen more and more applied in many interior design projects, Bridgerton classic styles and the use of decor sculptures of ancient Greek figures is also a trending home accessory for next season. This trend is opulent and sophisticated, making for a sultry visual rich room. Along with the rising desire for vintage furniture, this trend is the perfect aesthetic to reimagining those era’s extravagances. Interior design from this era includes decor that creates individuality and brings your personality and glamour into your home

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH

Johannes Torpe

Johannes Torpe is an amazing Danish designer that has helped clients worldwide build and strengthen their brands through playful and thought-provoking design solutions for over 20 years, with the renowned Johannes Torpe Studios, where he is the creative director. Having worked in many areas of the world, Johannes’ practice has achieved a universality that speaks for itself. His diverse portfolio spans from interior design, industrial design, furniture design to large scale architectural concepts.

From a young age, Johannes Torpe felt that he would be in a place where he had achieved something. This is a reflection of hardworking years to be where he is today, through a number of different experiences, such as music or graphic design, before arriving at design and architecture. However, his greatest accomplishment is good life quality. After working and living all over the world, Torpe admits he has finally achieved his inner peace and feels like himself on a daily basis. When it comes to design projects, the designer admits he can’t choose a favourite, saying “it’s like looking back at all the lovers in your life and seeing which one was the best”. But he does know where he loves to work: where the people are nice and the work becomes joy. That is why Torpe loves working with the Italian brand Moroso since it feels like a long-time family friend.

Torpe sees craftsmanship as the essence of Italian companies, since most of them started in small workshops, doing furniture and sofas by hand, being family businesses made up of honest people that have worked hard to become what they are today, like Moroso. “CRAFTSMANSHIP IS THE CORE ESSENCE OF MOROSO. WHEN YOU COME TO THE FACTORY, YOU SEE HOW EVERYTHING IS ACTUALLY MADE BY HAND, PEOPLE ARE WORKING AND THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING THERE FOR MANY YEARS. YOU FEEL THAT EVERYBODY IS A FAMILY AND THAT IS ALSO WHAT CRAFTSMANSHIP IS LIKE, IS PEOPLE COMING TOGETHER ABOUT MAKING SOMETHING.”

Regarding sustainability, Torpe defines it as a “hygiene factor”, where everyone has to take responsibility, from small actions to the bigger picture. It is up to the designers of the future to create their dreams in order to influence the whole world.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH

Kelly Hoppen

“With over 40 years of experience at the forefront of the design industry, Kelly Hoppen is one of the most celebrated and sought after interior designers in the world.” - Kelly Hoppen Team

Kelly Hoppen MBE is a world-renowned British designer who has pioneered a simple yet opulent style that has permeated interior design at every level. In fact, one of the best things regarding Kelly Hoppen and her studio, Kelly Hoppen’s interiors, is the combination of practicality and luxury, resulting in a bespoke design that emphasizes the atmosphere. Kelly’s ever-evolving style is underpinned by a subtly coordinated fusion of East meets West (Title of one of her famous Books); clean lines and neutral tones, blended with charming warmth and sumptuous opulence. Considered one of the most successful and talented designers currently in business, Kelly Hoppen MBE already gave several proofs of her creativity and passion for the design industry. In fact, she already won multiple awards for her unique taste when it comes to luxury design. Currently enjoying the prime of her esteemed career, Kelly Hoppen MBE is also a best selling author with several books of the design published. To transmit her talent, Kelly Hoppen MBE also decided to open a design school named Kelly Hoppen Design School, where she shares her extensive knowledge helping young entrepreneurs achieve their dream.

As well as designing apartments, houses and yachts for an ever-expanding international private client list, Kelly Hoppen also undertakes commercial design projects including hotels, restaurants, office spaces and aircraft interiors. Her extensive portfolio is proof of her incredible talent and a showcase of her abilities that can also be extended to the talented team that works with her in her incredible London design studio. From classic contemporary clean lines to Avangard designs with an ever-present sense of high luxury, Kelly Hoppen’s projects represent an incredible line of quality design that fully showcases this top designer creativity and incredible sense of space and know-how, within this complex industry. Her work showcases the versatility and a powerful sense of eclecticism that provides any client with a vast array of options. And it’s this amazing design versatility and balanced signature that mostly speaks to the hundreds of high-end clients that seek the services of Kelly Hoppen Interiors every year. After conquering the design industry, Kelly Hoppen MBE also ventured herself in the production and creation of furniture by launching the Kelly Hoppen Brand that produces furniture and home accessories with that characteristic “Kelly Hoppen Look”. “For many years, I’ve dreamed of designing my own range of wonderful products for the home to maximise that feeling of contentment. Finally, I’ve done it and I’m so excited to share it with you, the culmination of my years of experience and of knowing what works well. I hope you agree that the first collection of beautiful luxury products and helpful advice will inspire you, and give you the confidence to create the home of your dreams. You don’t need to copy my style, I just want to show you what works and then encourage you to create your own vision” - Kelly Hoppen regarding her Home Collection. As an author, designer, teacher and overall influencer, Kelly Hoppen MBE managed to grow a grandiose and impressive business and status that transformed her into one of the most sought out interior designers on the planet. “Kelly’s portfolio boasts a diverse selection of projects spanning the last four decades.” - Kelly Hoppen’s Team