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Waterfall City Lifestyle

Partitions Fabrics While indoor plants fell out of fashion
A noticeable element in the living room From the sofa to the curtains and briefly in the 1990s, they are now
is the wooden partition cross bookshelf cushions, fabrics are prevalent coming back with a vengeance. Not
or crockery unit. Featuring hints of throughout our homes and enrich only are they beautiful, naturally
pistachio green and a grainy laminate spaces with cosy textures, eye-catching vibrant and colourful but they also
finish, this kind of statement piece colours and beautiful patterns or prints. freshen the air, filtering out pollutants
maintains an overall theme of elegance and releasing oxygen.
for this living space. Mix and match patterns in different
scales to create the right balance. Outdoor furniture
Small spaces Combine two favourite patterns, classic While wicker and rattan have been
Designing small spaces revolves check and stripe, with new season popular for outdoor furniture in recent
around the amount of natural light colours for cushions, duvets and walls. years, we are seeing a move towards
entering the room. By creating a more luxe materials. The metallic
naturally illuminated ambience, it helps Crepe-back satins, pleated chiffon, elements such as brass and copper are
to open up the space and make it feel mohair knits and weaves, taffeta, making a comeback, while materials
roomier. matte/shine jacquard and dobby like marble and granite are being used
weaves are key materials. to create extravagant outdoor furniture
Bedrooms pieces.
These personal spaces are wonderful Home office
for creating a unique combination Make the home office a focal point. Garden
of style, elegance and comfort. “A home office must be designed as a This year, outdoor gardens are starting
Make use of wallpaper that takes space to induce thought,” says Martin to reflect interior design trends.
your imagination far away from the Waller from Andrew Martin. “It wants Impacted by the pandemic, just as
humdrum of life and embrace the to have crisp, clear lines, comfort and today’s homes are multi-functional,
distant shores with a combination of creative inspiration by way of artwork so are gardens. An outdoor space for
bright tropical paint colours. or patterned wallpaper. A desk light is a connecting with nature, taking time
great way to add style as well as being out for oneself or entertaining family
Dreamy, upholstered beds and imperative for spotlighting.” and friends safely, is essential. Investing
headboards are here to stay. Dress up time and money into cultivating the
bedrooms with statement headboards Houseplants outdoor space, large or small, into a
and canopies by using brave colours Pay homage to nature with a variety beautiful and functional extension of
and patterns, including colourful of indoor plants. Houseplants have the home makes good sense.
velvet, classic linens or sumptuous never been more fashionable, from
leathers. These designs bring chic retro 1970s-style hanging creepers to 2023 is all about designing
and flair to a sleep space with today’s whimsical blooms, there are plants to and creating a sense of
trendiest bedrooms using the suit a range of styles and spaces. warmth and that ‘simple life’
headboard to make a style statement. vibe within our homes and
outdoor spaces.

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