INTERIOR INSPIRATION
BY KATE KINGSTON
Kate Kingston , Managing Director of Kingston Shaw , an award winning interior design company with offices on the Wirral , London and Dubai , shares with us the latest trends for creating the perfect home .
BACK TO NATURE
2 . Biodesign , the creation of furniture and objects from living organisms , is another important way we will see advancements in product design and materials in the foreseeable future . Indeed , technology has advanced so much that furniture could be made using waste , bacteria , and fungi . Designers have explained that this trend goes beyond environmentally-friendly , as we learn more about how science can truly innovate design . Don ’ t be scared , you already have a sponge and a loofah in your bathroom don ’ t you ?
This perennial style has been updated again ! The desire to be outdoors in the great indoors has reached epic proportions and you can find natures influence on soft furnishings to wardrobes .
Did you know that the use of nature in design is also called Biomimicry . Technically it is the study of nature , inspiring designs , to solve human problems … for example , hook and loop ( Velcro ) designed after bur hooks .
Bringing nature inside is a key part to this natural interior design style . Allowing yourself to be surrounded by the natural elements causes you to relax and also realise that we are a part of something much bigger than just ourselves . Studies have shown that just as taking a walk in nature greatly helps your creativity , so does living with natural elements in your home .
3 . Use a strong natural colour on the walls , for a fresh marine look use a dark vibrant blue like Hague from Farrow and Ball .
The obvious would be to go for botanical wallpaper or a flower inspired rug but let ’ s look at ways you can bring the outdoors inside in a different and creative way !
1 . Use different tones of the same colour palette . Green would be the ‘ natural ’ choice but nature embodies all hues and using a desert palette for example is unexpected in these climes and interesting .
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