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Interior decorators and influencers say the same thing happens when we ditch old furniture rules and enter a room decorated with a personal touch. we calm More creatively.
People ask what colors and patterns they really like, “and then incorporate those features into their space, even if it goes against traditional decorating advice or what they saw online 10 years ago,” Special says. Directed by Lauren Phillips. Project "Best Home" and gardens.
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The trend to make homes more comfortable, functional and personal spread during the pandemic, when many people were at home. And their numbers are growing, Phillips says.
“Unused free space is the home office. The formal dining room becomes a workshop. And the “architecture of the bark” is going through a very modern moment: the installation of dog baths and other special devices for pets,” he said.
The decor is filled with an aesthetic "core" - barbies, huts, beach grannies, mermaids.
“But I don't think that means we're moving too fast from one trend to another. “To me, that means people define their own style and really get into the design they love, even if it’s a little more colorful, interesting, or original,” says Phillips.
Social networks have lost their creative ground
You can find a lot of inspiration on the Internet. “Where 15 years ago we all wanted the perfect kitchens we saw online, now it’s all about the trendy or beautiful interiors you see on TikTok or Instagram that have the details you love,” says Phillips.
“Generation Z is on its way to owning a new home,” says Amanda Cruz of Upspring PR, a New York-based real estate marketing, design and interiors firm.
According to him, they are more likely to mix styles to create a personal touch.
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Emily Munro began designing a Victorian home for a San Francisco family by looking through stacks of magazine photos torn up by her client.
“We have known for a long time that our projects generate joy and curiosity,” says Munro.
The small dressing room has a beautiful pink and black animal print wallpaper. In a narrow window aisle, kaleidoscopic wallpaper, abstract rugs and Basque-patterned chairs.
Meanwhile, London-based design editor Kara Gibbs notes the generous use of paint.
“I used to think that painting a room pink from top to bottom was cool, but now using this bright, sunny palette is chic, inviting and, most importantly, very comfortable. That's why I'm here," he said.
So does Massachusetts designer Nicole Hirsch. He painted the bathroom ceiling in bright green, which he calls "crocodile". Mandarin on the roof of the playhouse. Cobalt blue, lipstick pink and chrome yellow bring the seats to life.
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At her California home, designer Alison Pickert has spacious wardrobes that any homeowner who struggles with storage would envy. But he saw another advantage.
“It was a closet in the hallway, but because of its large size and the beautiful natural light from the back window, I felt like the room could have been 'bigger',” she says.
So he turned it into a little "phone room" just for himself. “It seems to be the perfect place and size to relax, with privacy to call home.”
Clara Jung of Banner Day Interiors fills a wide and spacious space with clients at a San Francisco ranch. But move the hidden panel to the bookshelf in the living room and you'll find a cozy, colorful and album-filled music room. It has a vintage wooden bar and a vibrant red carpet.
“The owner is a record collector,” she says, “and her husband is a musician.”
Jung was ready to install the door when a client suggested that he build a secret entrance. “We love this idea,” he said. "This is the perfect journey for the audiophile."
Perhaps here's his new rule of thumb: design your "perfect ride."
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New York-based writer Kim Cook regularly covers home design and decor for the Associated Press. Follow him on Instagram @kimcookhome.
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