4 shifts for interiors in 2021

Without a doubt, the global pandemic has changed the way we want to live in our homes.

With this renewed sense of clarity, we are beginning to see powerful shifts in the aesthetic, tactility and functionality of interior spaces.

In today’s journal entry we take you through the 4 shifts for interiors that we see becoming prevalent in 2021 and the years ahead.

Let’s get you inspired!

Flexibility

A Humble Home Reimagined Lara Ette Design

Over time we will see a shift from open plan to separate rooms, but for now people need their existing spaces to work hard and perform many functions.

Escapism

AEAND Studio

With opportunities for travel seemingly in the distant future, art, objects and materials that transport us will become more common.

Modern Vintage

Tigmi Trading

There’s been a strong movement towards vintage homewares and furnishings, and this will no doubt accelerate as more people turn their back to fast furniture and towards making sustainable choices.

Shop Local

Lucy Montgomery

There are so many reasons to specify products from local suppliers, and 2021 is a great time to refocus this effort.

Are you excited by these possibilities?

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4 clever tricks to get the most out of a smaller space

Small spaces are a reality of inner city living.

When tackling this design challenge at our studio, we begin with spatial planning - essentially making sure each function is accounted for and that there’s enough space for circulation around these tasks. After the planning has been resolved, there are a few tricks we can do to increase space visually without sacrificing style.

In today’s journal entry we take you through these 4 clever tricks to get the most out of a smaller space.

Let’s get you inspired!

Tonal Palette

Rose Tree House Lara Ette Design

In this bedroom, restricting the colour palette was the technique we used to increase space visually. The dresser and the walls are tonally similar, and this has helped to blur the corners and create depth in the room.

Materials and Details

New Beginnings Lara Ette Design

Even in a small space, it's a good idea to use a mix of materials as this creates interest and keeps the eye moving from point to point taking it all in. In this open kitchen and dining space, we have a marble, veneer and crisp white cabinetry. It’s so important not to forget the small details, as they can make all the difference. The leather shelf brackets, and the colour, pattern and texture of the wool rug and linen table cloth are all eye-catching elements.

Fine Profiles

Randwick Residence Lara Ette Design

At our Studio we are very partial to a slim profile, and when applying this feature to cabinetry it elongates the entire room. In this kitchen of our latest project, we have applied this style to the upper cabinets, as well as using thin profiles to frame the timber wall of joinery.

Floating Elements

Bondi Beach House Lara Ette Design

Whenever possible, we like to float our elements. In this bathroom, we floated the vanity. Say tuned for more snippets of this recently photographed project!

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