Will 2013 bring terrible trends in dรฉcor, will it break new ground or will it just be more of the same? Hereโs whatย Ecoย Chic founders Cris Bucknall and Paula Breckman are predicting will be big this year.
Manly swaggerย โ we have seen a lot of fondant shades, delicate touches and feminine finishes over the last three years, so itโs not surprising the pendulum is swinging in favour of the men in our lives, who probably prefer leather to lace. Expect pinstripes on walls and on fabric, dark leather making a return, and a gentlemenโs club flavour emerging for lounge rooms and libraries. Check out our Darcy range of sofas and armchairs.
Golden sunshineย โ yellow and gold will be prominent tones, used especially for accents and accessories, sometimes even for large items such as sofas. Gilding on wallpaper and for details on pictures and mirrors will be especially popular.ย Ecoย Chicโs sunshine inspired outdoor rugs are the perfect accent homewares in golden shades.
Feathered friendsย โ animals, birds and feathers will still feature prominently. Itโs amazing how long this bird trend has lasted!ย This year itโs hello to gaudy parrots and peacocks and goodbye to owls and ostriches.ย Feather details are tipped for the top andย elephantsย forecast to be big!
Suzani fabricsย โ weโve always loved these and are delighted their time is now. These fabrics are traditionally made in Central Asia and were originally tribal and made by brides to be used as dowries for their wedding.ย Suzani fabrics are usually made with a cotton or silk base with cotton embroidery in beautiful bright large patterned designs. We love Suzani fabrics as cushions, throws, and used for upholstering vintage headboards, sideboards, tables, consoles and armchairs.ย We currently has a beautiful bespoke bench in black and white Suzani fabric.
Hollywood Noirย โ luxe, opulence, over-the-top lavishness.ย Hollywood Noir is all about pattern, padding, layers and colour. Rich shiny wallpapers, velvet fabrics and metallic overtones.ย Think Black Dahlia rather than Days of Wine and Roses!
Eco Chic, theย online emporium for stylish furniture and homewares with anย eco-conscience, turns three this year. In 2012 it launched its very own collection of furniture, homewares and soft furnishings.ย Ecoย Chicย is all about not sacrificing style for sustainability.