Trend shake: 5 Ways to Use Indigo in your Home

Happy Friday everyone! Do you remember when at the beginning of the year I shared with you first Trend shake post, which was focused on different shades of blue that will be trending in 2014? Well, back then when I was writing about indigo color, I didn't expect it to be such a big hit! Do you also see it everywhere these days?

Blue is the color of peace and tranquility which is why it's so widely used in interior design as it calms mind and helps with relaxation. The very saturated and deep version of blue is mainly associated with handcrafted fabrics, Navy, Oriental and Mediterranean places. Whether on walls, furnitures, fabrics or ceramics it definitely is a statement color thanks to it's rich hue.

I've done some research on some interesting ways to apply it, and made a list of my favorite examples. Let's see!  

1. Indigo ombre walls - Ombre which is a French name for gradation, isn't showing any signs of slowing down when it comes to interior trends. Flowing from dark deep blue into lighter hues, eventually transforming into white, can give you a beautiful feature wall in your home. It doesn't have to be vertical, it can also move horizontally depending on what result you want to achieve.

2. Indigo and white pottery - whether it's popular Dutch Delftware or other tin-glazed pottery,  they are back! So very popular folk ceramics associated mainly with countrysides are more stylish than ever right now. They can be used to dress up your table, or decorate your wall, in both cases the floral or patriotic pattern will definitely add character to your decor.

3. Indigo watercolor tiles - created by Deborah Osburn from Clé, whose recent obsession with Delft and Ombre objects led to making this beautiful watercolor handmade collection. Each tile is placed in the pool of dye and left to absorb the color in it's own way, each time resulting in different smudges. Aren't they spectacular?    

4. Indigo dyed fabrics - the most popular use of indigo dye is for yarn wool which is used to produce jeans however there is plenty of other interesting ways and techniques to color fabrics and use them at home. One of them is called Shibori dying which is dying fabrics with a pattern by binding, stitching, folding, twisting or compressing leaving certain areas undyed. If you want to learn more, my favorite trend observer - Gudy from Eclectic trends posted a great article about it including Shibori tutorial. Once dyed, the fabrics can be used as tablecloths, cushion covers, blinds or blankets.

5. Natural Indigo dyes - They seem to be back in rug production. One of the most ancient dyes which is extracted from the vegetable plant - Indigofera tinctoria is appreciated again. Today most dye are synthetic but this natural indigo dye is still available and believed to be much better quality. Why? Because they produce wonderfully saturated colors, soft and harmonized that you can't obtain using artificial dyes (keep in mind that the cost is about 30% more!)

Hope you enjoyed this blue moment! I showed you five of my favorite ways to invite indigo color to your home. I love all these examples but I think my favorite would the watercolor tiles. They are absolutely gorgeous! What do you think of these five ways? Do you have a personal favorite? 

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Have a great weekend!

Trend shake: Cactuses and wire accents

Welcome back to Trend shake column. Have you spotted any interesting trends recently? What I've noticed is that cactuses and wire accents are taking over the world! Would you agree that they appear literally everywhere?

The wire trend is revived from the 60s and it comes in many forms and styles to fit individual tastes, but mainly as fantastic furniture pieces. What is and will be trending in spring/summer 2014 season are definitely wire tables, chairs, shelving, lamps and accessories. And if we can speak of plants in terms of 'trend' then cactuses are definitely on top of the you-need-to-get-this list. I've paired up pictures of some of my favorite design wire pieces with photos of cactuses for a little trendy inspiration, ready?

1. Wire chair + small cactuses on a hex spora hexagonal stands

2. Wire noen storage basket +  cactuses on a vintage mint tray

3. Mini wire trays + cactus in a flowerpot

4. Wire lamps + cactus on a vintage stand

5. Wire shelving + cactuses on a metal tray

6. Wire coffee table + cactuses in a square pots

Do you like this combination? And which pair is your favorite? 

Have a great weekend and see you next week!

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Trend shake: Shades of blue in 2014

Hello! Today I'm extremely happy to share with you the first post in our new column - Trend shake. Welcome and let's get started! We are in 2014 and it's time to have a look at what it means in terms of design trends. It seems that one of the most dominating color trends this year will be blue and it's different hues. Three trendy shades: light blue, teal and turquoise are going to rock 2014, so whether you are planning to redecorate or simply add a splash of color, I'll show you some of my favorite ways to invite blue into home. Ready?

Shade no. 1 - LIGHT, PALE BLUE - 'A breath of fresh air' (number 806) has been announced by Benjamin Moore as the color of the year. The color is very airy so it can help to brighten the room and give a calm, fresh feel. 

Works best with the following combinations:


1. Light blue + white + gray - for a balanced look

2. Light blue + peachy pink + honey-tone woods - for a romantic look

3. Light blue + indigo blue - for an oceanic look

4. Light blue + pop of neon - for a eclectic look

5. Light blue + white + honey-tone woods for a cozy look

6. Light blue + white & black - for an elegant look

Shade no. 2 - TEAL is Dulux color of the year. It combines the tranquility of blue, and harmony of green, creating balanced and sophisticated hue. It represents stability and confidence. 

Combine:

1. Teal + white + wood- for a natural look

2.  Teal + coral + gold- for a homespun look

3. Teal + soft pink - for a bohemian look

4. Teal + yellow + black details - for a modern, energetic look

Shade no. 3 - TURQUOISE - According to Michele Boodro, Editor of Elle decor, turquise hue will be also trending this year. It will be showed up in upholstery, wall coverings and on furniture.

1. Turquoise wall + black & white geometric patterns + pop of another color - for a creative, trendy look

2. Pop of turquoise accessories + white + wood - for a subtle look

3. Turquoise sofa/carpet + other shades of blue (light blue & navy blue) - for an Artistic look

So which one is your favorite shade? Light blue? Teal? Turquoise? What other colors would you combine it with? Would you redecorate according to these color palettes? 

Have a great day! 

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