Monthly Update - Christmas Fun!

Now that it's December, it's about time to start the Christmas celebrations and decorations to be more exact! Hence our monthly update consists of us touching upon table settings and providing you with a step-by-step guide on how to make your own Christmas crackers, along with a fun new dinner party game...

Monthly Style Update - Bohemian Chic

Bohemian Chic is very much the latest trend of the moment. The style is a throwback of the hippy days mixed with the Boho trend. 

What's so great about this style is anything goes. The love of green plants to furniture distressed and unfinished, all create the vibe of effortlessly chic but casual. Throw in as many textures as you like. Put linen next to metal, next to wood, next to plants, next to glass, next to crochet, next to distressed brick just about anything you care to like. 

A use of low level pouffes, low seating, even mattresses and cushions on the floor all create this casual carefree living. A vibe you can be sure of that your friends will want to stay longer...

Monthly Style Update - Art Deco

The decorative art style of the 1920's and 1930's, characterised by precise and boldly delineated geometric shapes and strong colours and used in household objects and in architecture.

Art Deco was a globally popular style and affected many areas of design. It was used widely in consumer products such as furniture, cookware, china, textiles, jewellery, clocks and electronic items such as radios, telephones and jukeboxes. It also influenced architecture, interior design, industrial design, fashion, graphic design and vehicles.

Art Deco declined in popularity after World War II. It was referred to as gaudy and inappropriately luxurious. A re-surge of interest began again in the 1960's.

This particular style of design still continues to inspire designers and is often used in contemporary fashion, jewellery and toiletries and now once again has returned to our high streets.

Monthly style update - Mid-Century Modern!

Mid-century modern is a nostalgic retro style of design often with elements of minimalism. This style is a throwback to the 1940's – 1970's but is most commonly related to 1950 to 1960 design, in among the world of 'Pop Art'.

The main concept of this style is functionality and fuss-free décor. This involves the use of pared down forms and natural and organic shapes; this can evidently be seen in the iconic mid-century modern 'Egg Chair'. The whole idea is to achieve easy-to-use contemporary and to create a seamless transition from interior to exterior. It provides an uncomplicated, fresh interior whilst utilising contemporary patterns to create a medley of functional comfort and chic style. Bold geometrics, statement lighting, striking forms, strong sensuous curves, simple lines and bright colours in whimsical motifs for a strong graphic punch, are also very popular elements to Mid-Century Modern interiors. The thing that really sets off this style to others is the harmonious partnership of an earthy natural pallet paired with splashes of rich saturated colours. So say 'Goodbye' to all those pastel colours and 'Hello' to a whole new brighter you!

Monthly style update - What is Contemporary Design

Contemporary means existing, occurring, or living at the same time. This is the same for the use of the term in interior design. Contemporary design refers to what is popular or used right now. Modern refers to a period of time, this style was created in the 1920's - 1950's. It doesn't change, it is a defined style. Contemporary however will remain forever changing. It is of the moment and constantly changing.

You may like a contemporary style of decorating if you like to keep current with styles and enjoy things that are modern, of today, right now. There are variations on contemporary, this is where you will see products and styles of fabrics that have been modified and brought in to the current style like certain themes such as Contemporary Retro with certain twists.

The difference between Contemporary and Minimalism can cause some confusion and this is because quite often they are both in awe of defined space and streamline objects with no fuss. Minimalism is stripped back to the bare elements, colours, shapes and textures. Its purpose is to make the content stand out and be the focal point. Minimalism is all about bringing the mind down to the basics to create a calming space so therefore the style is normally quite bare.

Monthly style update - Minimalist Living

This type of home is to be free of clutter. The window treatments are simple, plain or bare. The walls are normally plain colours mostly white although you can use other solid colours. A minimalist normally likes quality over quantity. Clear floors and clear surfaces are a must. To add a splash of colour to a minimalist home is normally added with a vase, fruit bowl or interesting plant.

There is a difference between a minimalist home and a contemporary home as I know this seems to confuse many people which I will enlighten on next month.

Industrial Design

Industrial design is a very specific style of design. The materials mostly used in this design are concrete, metal and wood however this style of design has now escalated into the use of Industrial Contemporary and Industrial Rustic.

Which style are you?

Each month QuirkyCool will cover a different style of Interiors.

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