In 2017 we travel around the world. An eclectic mix inspired by cultural treasures troves, symbology and traditions, natural landscapes and the diversity of people. Trending designs reflect several destinations. Italy, Japan, Amazonas, Africa and Kashmir regions, just to name a few.
The distinctive patterns, textures and designs of these regions will feature both as hero and as influencer in the creativity of 2017.
Craving the familiar and returning to traditions – In our ever-hectic lives, we are seeking out the familiar, especially in private residential abodes. Returning to traditions, classic designs and things we feel a connection with from our childhoods memories – seaside holidays, tapestry, flowers from your grandmother’s garden or linen from the hallway cupboard, terry toweling, corduroy and waffle weaves. Gardens, expressive blooms in particular are set to take the limelight.
We’ll see new creative takes on classic designs. A reinterpretation if you like, where the best parts of our memories are highlighted, romanticised and amplified.
A trend from the past year, once again the trade winds will take us towards the equator to admire and celebrate the rich diversity, colour and texture that the tropics have to offer. In particular, the Amazonas (a developing food trend that will filter through our homes beyond the dining table). Fern prints of 2016 move forward to find beauty in butterfly wings, exotic birds, coconut fibre and tropical storms.
Celebrating the diversity at play in the multitude of ecosystems, the tropical trend explores interplay, contrast and abundance. Tropical prints in 2016 were about performance: fun, fanfare and flamboyance. The latest take on the tropical theme seems more clever if you like. Sophisticated and sensual.
Designs are exaggerated and hyper real. Capturing the heat, live force and shear energy of this environment.
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Trimmings, piped edging details and finishing touches are a definite favourite from exhibitors at Heimtextil and Paris Deco Off 2017. Natural linen with handcrafted casting and stonewashing treatments from Elitis, geometric embroidered braids from Osborne & Little to name a few.
The links to traditional costuming of people around the globe is evident.
Green is the new black – from matcha lattes to the drapes in your living room, green is a trending colour for 2017. The table and high fashion walkways are interchangeable on this one. Kale will dominate.
Just as it is in nature, a background of green is contrasted with bright pops of colour. Expect to see yellow, spice orange and raspberry pink feature in 2017. Think ripe fruit; berries, papaya, mango and gems stones; emeralds, amber, amethyst and rubies. Another colour that is hard to ignore is Atlantic blue. Watery hues add depth, comfort and stability.
