The key to a well-curated and design-led home is to achieve a cohesive aesthetic throughout the house that doesn’t feel as though it’s trying too hard. Getting interior design right can be a bit tricky if you’re not an experienced home stylist and without the proper planning and forethought, costly mistakes can be made.
As such, it’s always advisable to do as much research as you possibly can into different visuals, style ideas, time periods, colour palettes and so on, so you can put together mood boards for your different rooms and develop your own unique sense of style.
Understanding the difference between style and trend is a must, of course, if you want to enjoy your home for years to come but that doesn’t mean you should ignore upcoming trends altogether.
Selecting pieces carefully and giving a nod to your favourite fashions of the day, rather than really hammering just one look to death, means that your home won’t date as quickly as it might do otherwise, ensuring that it remains the pinnacle of style even as trends come and go.
So, with all this in mind, what about checking out one of the biggest trends to have emerged over the last few weeks and months… that of sculptural furniture.
First popularised back in the 1970s, sculptural furniture blends both form and function but to such an extreme that it’s more akin to a work of art, perhaps, than it is to the traditional idea of home furnishings.
The definition of what constitutes sculptural furniture is, thankfully, quite broad, which means that you’ll easily be able to tailor the look to suit your specific tastes and style ideas.
Looking for something abstract? That’s not a problem. But prefer the more hyper-realistic aesthetic instead? You’re catered for, as well. Shapes, colours and materials are all toyed with here, so there really is something for everyone - which is perhaps why the style has come back into fashion with serious aplomb this year.
Whatever you decide to go for, just remember that these furnishings are intended to make a statement. You have to go big and you have to go bold. And what’s particularly good about this approach to interior design is that it works incredibly well with a mid-century modern minimalist look, another ever-enduring style aesthetic.
Your statement pieces draw the eye and create interest within the home, without you having to go overboard with the rest of your ideas. This makes it the perfect choice for anyone new to home styling who isn’t perhaps as confident in their abilities as they could be.
So, take your time, do some investigating, check out the different furniture options you can find and really develop an idea of what you like and what you don’t. Before long, you’ll be ready to buy your first stunning piece of sculptural furniture… and your beautiful home will start taking shape.
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