You can still flaunt your personality and not have a dated space
New trends, past decades being revisited, and a flurry of items and products are released every day. The period we are experiencing is marked by a tsunami of information and all of this obviously refers directly to architecture and decoration.
But, despite these constant changes, is it possible to furnish the house for a long time and with choices that are not characterized as ‘dated’ over time? Spoiler: Yes!
Architects Claudia Yamada and Monike Lafuente, of Tangram studytake for example the projects carried out by the office to show how to create a timeless decoration with personality:
Neutral tones as a key element
One of the great mechanisms to ensure that an environment remains timeless is to bet on a predominance of light tones.
“We usually try to work with a base that is as neutral as possible. Of course, depending on the concept of the project, the colors are present and this is perfect! Blankets, tables and other elements that can be easily replaced over time”, explain the professionals.
Even this idea of ​​predominance can be changed if the resident expresses a desire to live closer to colors and escape from a more traditional palette, as well as using more closed tones, such as navy blue or woody. The sofa or a designed woodwork can also receive more intense tones, if this is the desire of the resident.
After all, nowadays it is much easier to change the finishes and encourage a change in the environment without having to change all the furniture.
“In the past the timeless was automatically correlated with the use of light tones. But everything follows according to the moment we are living. Thinking about harmony, the use of complementary or analogous colors can also lead to a project that is not” dated “.”. depends on the meticulous appearance of the professionals ahead of the project, “analyzes Monike.
For her, gray is today one of the tones used with the aim of attributing beauty and, at the same time, being the support for applying other expressive tones.
Invest in the durable and innovate in the basics
Another inevitable point to reflect on, when talking about a piece of furniture that does not lose its validity, concerns the durability of the elements that make up the space.
“Everything that is synthetic ends up lasting longer”, say the architects who suggest, for example, the use of wood instead of wood veneer, or synthetic straw instead of Indian straw, avoiding frequent maintenance of the decor. If you like hardwood floors but know it takes more work, there are other alternatives, such as porcelain stoneware and vinyl, which look very similar and will last longer.
What awaits us?
Even over the years, some furniture and decorative items remain in popular taste, making it impossible to label them as trends from the past.
“Some pieces end up being beaten due to the creation of replicas, like the Charles Eames armchairs. Even so, I believe it remains durable, as it is super ergonomic and comfortable! It implements a meaning for it. It is our role to involve it in the furniture in a more contemporary alignment “, Claudia declares.
Building on current trends, they are emphatic in their desire to do so bring the natural into the home. Today in the interiors one can often see palettes with earthy and green tones, rustic materials and plants.
The explanation for this lies in the very movements of today’s society and in the solutions we seek, as individuals, to maintain well-being in this increasingly accelerated daily life. “Nature, in general, brings you to the present moment. I think this is here to stay,” concludes Claudia.
Source: Terra
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