Decorum – Key Fabric Trends

1、2007-08 Interior Colour TrendsDecorumFrontiersTranslucentDigitalThe main current trend in interior design revolves around a remarkable use of decoration regardless of its origins: motifs of hi-tech, ethnic or classic inspiration all have the same importance in this perspective. The employment of tap

2、estry patterns is the prominent trend, moving as it did from design to fashion it now goes back to design and in the process undergoes a contemporary technical reinterpretation. A parallel trend sees the growing use of fabric as a material to cover all kinds of home accessories, from tea cosies and

3、pottery to frames and lamps. Colours: the use of a range of cold grey neutrals acts as an underlying base common to all themes.Four themes make up the SeasonDecorumMoodInnovation and creativity meet delicacy and style in an ornamental glorification. Traditional decorative patterns or shapes enrich h

4、ighly contemporary objects with surprisingly new effects due to the extensive use of technology. Comfort and softness add to an unmistakeably modern spirit.Decorum Colour favours hazy and gentle tone-on-tone hues, such as dried bouquet, winter dusk and shades of smoke. Livelier yet dainty shades lik

5、e pollen, porcelain blue and pure lilac bring in light, while cinnamon and pale apricot warm up and enrich this palette. thin paddings with quilted motifs lace doubled or pleated details velvets with sculptured motifs create both volume and decoration intimacy and gracefulness are conveyed by almost

6、 blurred damasks and jacquards plain pattern effects combining colours in remarkable contrastDecorum Key Fabric Trends Softness and delicacy updated with contemporary materials and objectsBlurred damasks and jacquardsDelicate tone on tone semi-plainsSculptured volume through embossing and weave stru

7、cture for upholsteryComfort and softness in all contextsObvious large scale weave structuresTraditional patterns with a highly contemporary twistPleated, 3D details for soft furnishingsTapestry patterns and effects updated by blends of man-made and natural fibresFrontierMoodA sense of freedom derive

8、d from life in the open air and a deep respect for nature and traditional values. Openness and confidence are reflected in the use of outdoors furniture materials for indoor pieces and vice-versa. A reassuring aesthetic, yet simple, almost severe, embodying a much needed balance between man-made and

9、 natural materials.Frontier Lived-in autumn tones and subdued dark grey neutrals are brightened by yellow based hues like washed orange and tarpaulin. Stronger tonalities like denim, desert and faded red are mainly used for contrasting details such as hand stitchings. emphasis is on unprocessed aspe

10、cts material is expressed in raised handles evident weaves mlange and moulin yarns imitations of wood, leather and cork laces, ruches and metallic elements add a slightly nave touch to the traditional country patternsFrontiers Key Fabric Trends Unprocessed, natural, simple, clean and severeTweed inf

11、luenceHerringbone, twill, nave touch for upholstery and carpetsWorn, lived-in furnishings for non-wovensOpen lace inspired structures, strengthened with man-made fibresMlange and moulin Denim, leather, cork, wool imitationsFamiliar traditional weaves for upholsteryWorn, softened, brushed for soft fu

12、rnishingsTranslucentMoodSophistication, formality and perfectionism pervade urban and exclusive environments. Stylish atmospheres are dominated by understatements and elegance, stirred by dramatic light effects, revealing minute details and rare chromatic tonalities.Translucent Peculiar darkest of g

13、rey nocturnal shades like almost black, midnight blue and deep purple are fully perceived only on a closer inspection. Powdery blues and bright tones like azure, bronze, ultramarine and magenta provide fluid light games on dark even surfaces. thin compact masculine fabrics fine patterns like pinstri

14、pe, Cavalry and Herringbone micro-jacquards tiny mesh fabrics all-over shiny fil coup motifs subtle marble and metal effectsTranslucent Key Fabric Trends Marbelised and metallic finishesSubtle reflectiveness and shine in texturesImpeccable upholstery, wool blended with viscoseShine, solid coloured t

15、extured chenilleSuitings inspired, pinstripe, cavalry, herringboneWool mohairWool, open and relaxed for soft furnishingsWool mesh and netsHigh lustre velvets, viscose, silk and wool for upholsteryDigitalStylish urban settings and a new face of technology, that is bright, colourful and humanized. Spe

16、ed and efficiency never compromising a warm, energetic and positive atmosphere. A young and cutting-edge spirit, prone to experimentation and abstraction. MoodDigital Striking yet balanced contrasts among strong backlit tonalities and new metropolitan greys. Fresh yellow based tones almost clash aga

17、inst synthetic pastels and more vibrant graphic shades of red and turquoise. materials, aspects and finishes are futuristic nylon rubberised special coatings regular fabrics and patterns are altered as if seen through an artificial eye in filtered images repeat motifs pixellated or noticeably blurred designs.Digital Key Fabric Trends Simple traditional weaves updated through striking colourCrisp interrupted jacquard effects combined with blurred and softened dye effectsGraphic jacquard, hard