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Ties that bind
“Macramé may be a micro trend at the moment, but
it should continue to snowball over the next year,”
says Sian. “In fact, anything and everything ‘rope’ is
big on the style radar for 2015. Think hand-made
coiled bowls and vessels, woven wall hangings and
hanging planters – tactile rope brings a sense of
heart to the home.” She says to expect skills like
binding, weaving, knotting, quilting and needlework
to be used on everything from furnishings to
accessories.
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Pattern on repeat
A major trend Sandra is seeing in 2015 is the move
toward repetitive retro-inspired motifs, which
she says will take shape in the form of laser-cut
plywood or steel panels, wall coverings and tiling.
“Patterns from bygone eras will be revitalised to
create intriguing and calculated designs that appeal
to the fashion-savvy,” she says, predicting that Art
Deco and Art Nouveau-inspired patterning will gain
prominence in the year ahead.
Strong curves
“The oval is the shape of the day and the egg a
powerful symbol for 2015,” says Sian. “Expect to see
lots of rounded edges, especially in the kitchen and
bathroom, and elliptical furnishings that function
as embracing cocoons.” Eggs even inspire the use
of colour and pattern this year, with white and
yellow a popular combination and mottled surfaces
lending visual interest.
Crafted with care
Our appreciation for items made by human hands
and using a learned skill continues its resurgence.
“Craft-made items and those with a unique onceoff ‘handmade’ feel bring a sense of authenticity to
a widely mechanised, mass-produced world,” says
Sian. “Whether it’s using traditional techniques
or creating new ones, craft is an expression of the
desire to stay connected to what makes us human.”
“The new year is all about custom-made comfort,”
Sian concludes, adding that “décor and design
lovers will be able to see all the furnishings, textiles,
accessories and services that are setting trends in
2015 at Decorex Durban, which takes place from
19th to 22nd March at the Durban Exhibition
Centre, and officially kicks off the popular series of
Decorex SA exhibitions for 2015. AD
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