A crispy cold yet sunny morning, a steaming hot cup of coffee, a vase of daffodils and the most exciting feeling that Spring could soon be on it's way.
It's at this time of year my thoughts turn to the joy of the coming season, an uplifting feeling of hope. I also think this is a reflection of optimism that the country currently shares, made even more poignant after the further recession news of yesterday.
Even though our world is currently a challenging one, it is made even more so with our daily modern life. Full of mobiles and computers, innovation, dialogue and connecting. And the speed at which we consume information is at times a little fast, even for those of us that can keep up with the pace.
As humans we need to sometimes switch off from our daily lives and step off life's roller coaster. Time when it's not just about social media, apps and gadgets but something far more simple like a walk on the beach, time with a loved one to talk and a home where we can shut the door, be ourselves and, if we so wish, silent. Our minds need time to rest, to be cleared to allow for the next stage of understanding and life needs simplifying.
So with this thought I started to think about interior trends for S/S 2013. If you look around the trends are a direct reflection of this simplicity we need. It is a well known fact that whenever a recession hits we crave uncomplicated comfort in our homes and the interior world begins to reflect this in it's products, colours and designs.
Dulux
has captured this feeling in one of their 2013 trend colour palettes
"Collective Passion" which was my starting point for this simple
moodboard "Love in a Cold Climate". Colours and interior pieces to bring joy and a smile to
your face.
1. Snooze Sofa;
Graham and Green 2. Greyhound and Pug Table Lamps;
Graham and Green 3. Peach Leather Shopper;
Folk Clothing 4. Regency Velvet Cushions;
Habitat 5. Image courtesy of
Miss Pickering 6. Store Room Lilacs image courtesy of
heinrick05 7. Part of "Collective Passion";
Dulux
