White is no longer in fashion: the main interior trends of 2017

From rebellion to a sense of humor

The years change each other like wallpaper on the walls: in the eighties they were colorful, in the nineties they were rich, in the noughties they began to strive for conciseness. «Trying » themselves in different styles, color, texture and print in the interior every year get a new and new incarnation. Sometimes they rebel, sometimes they calm down, sometimes they become boring, only to break all the patterns again.

Interior design is always an emphasis on emphasis. Even in the whitest room, a small statuette appears, concentrating all the observer's attention on itself, or, on the contrary, among the colonial floral patterns, a strict wooden table grows, balancing verbosity and silence.

Each epoch is a new progress, new trends, immediately reflected in the decoration of spaces. Today, they manifest themselves in the use of artificial materials by designers that imitate natural ones. In the homes of the rich and famous, wallpaper or marble paintings assume the status of prestigious, and the real stone is a thing of the past. Deer antlers, which, as it is not difficult to guess, are not in fashion at all, are amusingly played by top designers and get a new life in the form of eco-plastic jewelry. They no longer look intimidating and do not shout about the omnipotence of man, the master of nature. Pools are made to look like natural reservoirs, and walls literally grow before our eyes.

As for the color schemes, their choice for the decoration of spaces is similar to an unspoken agreement of designers of clothing, jewelry, decorative items and interiors: every year necessarily has its own shade. So, today dark gray has been replaced by ultramarine - the only right one for painting walls. Laconic white is prohibited! So if you are planning a renovation, then you should take a closer look at the Pantone palette and God forbid you to make a mistake at least by tone!

But, of course, all the rules are conditional, and the postulates are invented in order to smoothly bypass them. The study of modern trends is rather an interesting hint than a direct guide to action. Let's see what the designers have prepared for us in 2017, and what rules can be followed or violated this year.

1. Green, green and green again!

The main interior color of 2017 is green and all its shades. Especially fashionable international designers seem to be the color of juicy, young grass. However, if such a palette does not quite match the taste of homeowners, it can be changed to deep emerald and calm marsh. And if green does not fit the interior at all, you can pay attention to the details: for example, put bottle-colored glasses on the shelves, cover the table with a light green tablecloth or shift the emphasis towards accessories: hang transparent greenish curtains or scatter pillows of all accents of spring color around the house.

2. «Hugge»

Hugge is a trend firmly rooted in 2017, which came to us from Danish culture, but is found in the interiors of all corners of the world. Translated from Danish, hugge means "comfort" and everything connected with it. These are warm knitted blankets and large pillows, soft lighting and a hot bathroom with foam and candles, these are candlesticks and a hand-knitted blanket that match the interior, these are cocoa by the fireplace and wool socks. Everything that makes you associate with the most cozy interior in the world should be reflected in your own home. Even if it's just a cape on a chair or a small soft rug in which the feet completely sink.

3. Handmade lamps

Handmade lamps are the absolute must-have of 2017. Lively, tactile, created with love by their masters, they are not just a way of spreading light, but acquire the status of real friends, without whom life in a particular house is no longer possible. The "faceless" light has long since sunk into oblivion! The time has come for the animated light, bringing warmth, joy and comfort. Frosted balls, fancy animal figures, flowing LED rain – choose what touches your heart and what will fit into your favorite interior as competently as possible!

4. Ultramarine interiors

"White" interiors are a taboo of 2017. Today, laconic and strict walls are replaced by a rather restrained, but in its own way bold ultramarine. Deep and dim, it allows you to play very interestingly with the space and use other colors and bright accents in its design. According to the designers, it is ultramarine that is the ideal basis for modern interior creativity. At the same time, the wall may consist of several colors, but among them it must necessarily attract attention, like the depths of the sea, inviting and soothing.

5. Wallpaper «under marble»

Marble is a sign of prosperity, reliability and confidence in the future. However, today it is customary to replace this rather "snobby" material with imitation. In many houses of celebrities today you can see an amazing painting with marble paint or even wallpaper, exactly resembling natural stone. This approach to interior design fully corresponds to the already firmly established trend about the environmental friendliness of materials used in conscious life. If you get tired of marble on the walls, you can simply replace it with any other material and texture printed on paper.

6. "Living" walls

«Growing» house walls or partitions for rooms – only from one side seems to be a difficult task. In fact, the right plants and the rules of care for them guarantee an excellent result. It is the living vine that has become one of the main trends in interiors in 2017: it can be seen not only in the homes of the powerful, but also in the most modern airports, hotels and shopping malls.

7. Copper

Metal details of interior accessories were considered a relic of the nineties until they appeared in the most stylish collections of 2017. A lot of star designers offer to make copper one of the most important accents of the design of residential spaces today. And it doesn't matter whether it's table legs or a collection of figurines, copper accessories should definitely be paid attention to by everyone who wants to effectively update the design of their home.

8. Wooden tile

Warmer, «lively», soulful interiors – this is what they strive for in 2017the most progressive designers. An interesting find of creative minds today has become a wooden tile that looks good in any interior - from a cozy kitchen to a welcoming living room. But it's worth hurrying with this trend: soon it will be "picked up" by the owners of the most stylish houses in the world.

9. Unusual bedside tables

We spend a third of our lives in the bedroom, and its design should be approached with special love and care. An interesting trend of 2017 is unusual bedside tables: ladders, wooden boxes, iron chests, In general, everything that the imagination of the owner of the house can afford. The original bedside table can easily "subdue" the entire interior and become its main accent.

10. «Cork» walls

Fashion designers call cork walls an eco-friendly and practical approach to interior design. Firstly, they look very advantageous in completely different spaces, secondly, they are an effective sound insulation, and thirdly, you can fix anything on them completely without damage. A cork wall can appear in the living room, in the nursery, in the bedroom, create a unique warmth and comfort in each of these rooms. The natural pattern of a cork wall will completely replace a work of art: especially if the wall "stands" in its place.

Having implemented all or only some of these elements into the design of your own home, you will immediately notice with what eagerness the space has transformed, has become more friendly and cozy. By making small changes to the usual routine, we make our life more full and bright. The house we live in is a reflection of our inner world. May he be beautiful, prosperous and happy!

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