The humanity has stopped inventing anything cardinally new in many spheres of life. Everything new is a well-forgotten old. Things are just either going out of fashion or coming back. Talking about home decoration and interior design, we've spotted 3 major things that have made a huge comeback. It is hard even to imagine that not so long ago those 3 decoration elements were considered faux-pas and "messages from the past" and right now are viewed as bedrocks of all modern interiors. Possibility is that over time they will return to where they came from and be forgotten, but for now...let them shine!
Comeback #1: Wallpaper.
The use of wallpaper dates back to 1400s as a cheap substitute for tapestry and paneling. The first wallpapers were decorations for wood panels coloured by hand. Since then the wallpaper production has undergone the major changes in both design and quality. With most people when you say "wallpaper", a picture of purple grandma-style wallpaper with borders pops up in their minds. Not anymore. Nowadays the technology of production of wallpaper has reached such heights, that you can't even determine what type of material the walls are being covered by. Vinyl wallpaper, foil wallpaper, flock wallpaper, grass cloth, fabric, even 3D wallpaper - you have all the variety to chose from. No wonder professional decorators and designers are switching back to this method of wall covering. Either decorating the entire room with wallpaper, or just accentuating a feature wall, you can create a truly unique and customized interior that will reflect your own style and personality.
Photos via H&H Canada
Comeback #2: Brass.
A gold-covered vintage candleholder or brass sunburst mirror are making us rethink of our brass prejudice. The cold shine of chrome has been overshadowing everything around it for a while. And probably people are ready to switch back to warmer hues that brass offers. So brass faucets, mirrors, chandeliers, candle holders and light fixtures and coming back into the forestage. The trick right now is to choose the right brass without evoking the dated feeling. The combination of gold and silver along with clean streamlined lines of furniture and modern fabrics will do the right job.
Photo via Emma's design Blog
Comeback #3: Purple.
From wall paint color to accent pillows and knick-knacks - purple is here and you can't resist it. For centuries being viewed as the color of royalty, now purple is being introduced into interiors in more deep calm hues. That shade of pale purple, seen in our grandma's bedrooms along with lace valances and doilies, is being dissolved in the records of history for good. Moreover Benjamin Moore has chosen their "Vintage Wine" as the Color of the Year in 2011. "First seen on the fashion runways of New York, Paris, and Milan, this rich hue with a deep brown base and a hint of smoky violet is just as magnificent in the home". Small wonder that this beautiful color is being introduced in the main rooms of homes not only through accents, but also as a primary color for walls, floors and even ceilings.
Photo via Purple Interiors
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So, like it or not, but the history is making another turn. Be prepared to see more of this 3 design features in modern interiors. And if you need help introducing them into your own surroundings, call Studio 74. We'll help you make your living or working environment unique, sophisticated and updated.
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