Curate don’t decorate

Looking at your home as an art space rather than a room to decorate is all the rage this year and Decorex SA dubbed this trend as “the considered home”.

Portfolio director of Decorex SA Sian Gutstadt said it is like a cultural melting pot of decorating genres.

“The essence of the considered home is a well-edited space that is layered, but not cluttered, with a mix of quality high-end and store-bought pieces. The look is coherent, but not matchy-matchy, and incorporates pieces from different time periods and even design styles. It also demands equal attention be paid to wall and floor finishes as well as fittings. At its core it is about quality rather than quantity.”

To get your house on trend this year, Decorex SA shifts the focus on the following five elements:

1. Inspirations

The considered home is less a decorating trend than an approach to living that is based on curating a home environment that exudes quality and individuality. Invest in quality rather than flashy, short-lived décor fads.

2. Detail and display

It’s all in the detail of how things are made. Hand-stitching, dry joinery, hand-spun or -turned details show off the craftsmanship of the maker as well as the time and consideration that has gone into creating a piece.

3. Materials and textures

Tactile finishes and surfaces encourage us to explore through our fingertips, to feel the difference between a smooth silk, a rough linen and a warm knitted wool.

Think of the contrasts of rough and smooth, warm and cool and dark and light. When it comes to choosing furnishings and fabrics for the home, opt for the softest cashmere, the finest cotton and the supplest suede to please the senses.

4. Light and colour

Although the considered space sways towards minimalism, it is a far cry from the spartan principles of Zen living. Colour with a variety of tones and variations. Choose a plain background for your room and let the accessories and decorative items bring in the colour, form and pattern. Adjusting the amount of light that comes into a room will also change its mood and atmosphere.

5. Cycles and change

Let the outside influence the inside. Change the upholstery on a chair, re-hang an artwork or change some of your room accessories. Use what you already have in a different context and you will be surprised at how stimulating it will look when literally seen in a new light. It is not about slavishly following transient trends, but rather creating a personal collection of things that you love living with, the look is ultimately enduring and timeless.

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