Being so well connected to the rest of the world by cheaper flights, technology & social media has boosted the way we design our homes significantly. It is no longer the lucky few who get exposure to design and inspiration from across the globe, everyone from small town store owners to a teenager locked within the confines of their bedroom are now trying to create their own cultural sanctuary. So what are the current designs we are drawing inspiration from to decorate our homes with?
1.Scandinavian Neutrality
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This minimalist genius cannot be narrowed down to just one of the Scandi countries. The eco-friendly, forward thinking people from Sweden, Denmark and Finland have home design down to a T. Everything is very clean, minimalist, often with neutral or pastel color palettes and most importantly functional. With scandinavian design, everything seems to not only look angular and perfectly slotted together but it all seems to have a purpose to the home.
- Japanese Minimalism
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Who better to follow on from Scandinavian design than the Japanese. Often mimicked in the pinnacle design stores of any cultural capital such as London or New York, everyone craves this zen wooden feel in their homes. Japanese design represents the small town artisan, carpenter, simplicity and respect towards nature. It’s cedar and bamboo interior is ideal to come home to after a hectic day of work to a simple retreat with calming feels and warm wooden tones. Having such an interior gives you the ability to unwind in an instant and it looks incredibly impressive!
- Indian Color and Pattern
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As the home of intricate pattern design and color, Indian design continues to exude beauty and life, inspiring homes all over the world. This can be as simple as a cushion or a throw over a bed or sofa where many love to blend with minimal design. It has become increasingly popular to use these texture rich geometric designs with warm colors to add energy to a calm room and give it a bit of personality without overwhelming the general ambience.
- French Chic
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The french certainly know how to express elegance in their homes from big open spaces and antique fabrics to ornate furniture classics such as the chaise longue, it is no wonder they host the most romantic city in the world. Many take inspiration from this when adding a sense of whimsical to their homes, by combining grandeur vintage with soft, pastel touches to avoid looking dated. It often feels like a mismatch of style, eras and an element of undone-ness tied together to actually create something entirely new and it somehow just works!
Having the gift to pinterest and create moodboards of our favourite home designs, ship out fabrics over amazon or quite simply fly to a new country and stay in a local’s home with airbnb – the avenues for inspiration are endless. The best part is, home design has never been so popular and as a result, every country is stepping up their game so who know’s what these countries will come out with next in revolutionary, commercial design.
