It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the myriad of interior styles and the variety of furniture available to us in Singapore. We managed to catch Mr Cameron Woo, President of the Interior Design Confederation Singapore (IDCS) for him to share some tips on how to nail the trending looks for the year. If you want to revamp your home and to have interiors that are on trend, read on!
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For this year, frames around the house is a trend that will continue throughout the year. Besides photo frames on walls for a statement look, think of frames around the home such as the framing of doorways and windows.
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Picture frames on the wall can also help to create a statement look to your home. This is a good decorative tip that works especially well for small homes with limited space. Choose from cohesive frames or unique ornate ones depending on your personality or your home decor theme.
Hang this understatedly elegant glass frame on a wall in your hallway or living room as the finishing touches to decorating your space. The patterned frame by Hubsch is also available in another design of portrait orientation.
Glass frame, $32 from Stylodeco
Mr Woo also predicts the trend of metallic and shiny accents in the home as though a kick in the face of austerity and the economic downturn. Add metal accents around the house with pendant lights, art with metallic elements or small decorative items around the house.
Founded atop a white-finished marble block base, this table lamp is crafted from metal with an arched arm leading to a bowl shade highlighting a single light inside.
Charlotte Table Lamp in Copper, $59 from Hipvan
Inspired by traditional wind chimes, iron disks dotted with brass soldering cascade in delicate garlands that will look good above a sofa or entryway table. Hang this intriguing metal artwork vertically or horizontally, whichever suits your fancy!
CHIMES metal wall sculpture, $429 from Crate & Barrel
Bold hues and vibrant colours around the house, either bright complementary or contrasting colours was also predicted by Mr Woo.
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Made with a frame of solid wood, this arm chair has removable cushion covers for easy and functional cleaning.
Nash armchair, $399 from Castlery
Made from 100% cotton from more sustainable sources, the motif on the cover is a reminder of a quiet evening by the lake as the sun sets.
Eldtorel pillow cover, $6.99 from IKEA
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