We don’t like to take life too seriously. Sometimes it’s good to lighten up a little, have some fun and smile, which is why we’ve fallen in love with the new playfulism trend.
Our homes are a sanctuary of joy and comfort, so it's essential to decorate them in ways that bring us happiness. Blending pastel colours, curves and waves with luxurious finishes, the playfulism trend draws inspiration from the Art Deco era.
This new way of styling our home gives us permission to let go of convention, approach our home decorating with a childlike freedom and express our individuality. Here are our top tips for introducing a sense of humour into your home without missing out on sophistication.
Be inspired by art
Is there an art movement, a painting or sculpture that really speaks to you? What is it that draws you in? Perhaps it’s the quirky use of vibrant colours or a beguiling surrealist visual puzzle. Is it subtle or bold and expressive?
Tolsford Ash from our Art Select collection.
Experiment with combinations
A mix of different patterns, colours and textures can create an intriguing look. This could be quite subtle with herringbone floor adding an extra layer of interest to striped wallpaper and curved furniture. It could be pastel shades with contrasting bold accents or it could be an exuberance of shapes, scale and direction.
Spring Oak, Morning Oak and Salon Oak from our Art Select collection.
Play with materials
The rule book might say that certain materials are unsuitable for some rooms or surfaces but it’s your home so let your imagination roam. A marble chequerboard floor in the hallway? Onyx in the sitting room? Why not! Our flooring can make your dreams come true.
Pearl Onyx from our Art Select collection.
Challenge expectations
Who says your interior style should match the age of your home. Be free. Enjoy your favourite antiques in a contemporary home or modernist pieces in a period home. If you experiment without restrictions, you’re sure to find a look that’s uniquely you.
Ionic Marble, Corinthian Marble and Doric Marble from our Art Select collection.
Embrace whimsical style
Be inspired by Alice in Wonderland and play with scale for an unexpected sense of otherworldliness or create an illusion of another dimension with geometric patterns or an oversized trompe l’oeil mural.
Pavimento Bianco from our Art Select collection.
However you choose to interpret the playfulism trend, we hope you enjoy the freedom to create your own unique style that makes you happy!
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