Mad About The House by Kate Watson-Smyth

Mad About The House by Kate Watson-Smyth

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Mad About The House by Kate Watson-Smyth
Mad About The House by Kate Watson-Smyth
Has Lockdown made Interiors Trends Irrelevant?

Has Lockdown made Interiors Trends Irrelevant?

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Kate Watson-Smyth
Jul 28, 2020
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Has Lockdown made Interiors Trends Irrelevant?
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Now that the world has changed out of all recognition over the last few months I thought it would be worth looking into this. After all, when there are no trade shows showing us what will be in fashion next year, and fewer shops are open from which to buy anything, you start to understand all the things you can live without, as well as taking stock of what you already have and either moving it around or repurposing it for a different room.

Emerald green Chinoiserie wallpaper by de Gournay with floral sofa, textured rug and glass coffee table.

maximimalism is an ongoing trend - wallpaper by de Gournay 

In addition, the lockdown has made us all much more aware not only of what our houses look like, but how they are working for us. For many it was the first real time they spent interacting with their decor choices and I think it's fair to say that the cracks in some of those relationships are starting to appear.

Not only have we had to find new spaces to work, but we have had to create other places where the work isn't so we can relax.  And that can be tricky when your desk is the coffee or t…

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