In the tropics
This tropical wallpaper (opposite) from Groen Bespoke Wallpaper immediately caught the attention of Carla van der Merwe of Boschenmeer Estate in Paarl when she was looking for something to freshen up her bedroom. “I love the outdoors, so I wanted something that creates a sense of being in nature,” she explains. “Although the design is quite dramatic, it isn’t ‘heavy’ and it brightens up space. It creates a lovely tranquil atmosphere in the bedroom.”
[BOTANICALS REMAIN POPULAR]
“Botanical and floral designs are like the ‘little black dress’ of wallpaper,” says Alana Groenewald, the designer behind Groen Bespoke Wallpaper’s creations.
“They will always be relevant, even if the composition, colour, and illustration medium (the manner in which it’s created) change from time to time.” Alana says these styles are currently in vogue:
Tropical designs; not necessarily the highly colorful and exotic versions but rather the more colonial interpretations of tropical landscapes.
Earthy inspiration is currently emerging strongly, with patterns in natural and woven materials such as rattan, basket weaves, grass, linen and cork.
Geometric designs, Art Deco patterns, and strong motifs are still on point.
Historical inspiration from tapestries, chinoiserie, and Toile de Jouy is making a comeback.
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This story is from the February/March 2021 edition of Home South Africa.
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