EXPLORING DESIGN TRENDS OF 2017

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| 22-09-2017 | BY LUXURY LIVING | DESIGN TRENDS |

At Luxury Living we have a strong passion for style and keeping up with the latest trends is a natural habit. Whether we are exploring the latest design magazines or walking the aisles at Melbourne’s many trade shows we can’t help but to check out what’s new and trending.

As designers we love evolving ideas and exploring new product ranges but our design heads must stay strong and remain focused on creating timeless buildings and interiors which don’t fall foul of passing trends.

Below we show you our selected trends from 2017 and explore how you can play with evolving fashions, without appearing dated before you know it!

THE TREND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The key to timeless design and interior design is to take a considered and delicate approach towards style, built form and product selection. A neutral palette is a great starting point, helping you to create a timeless canvas which can be complimented with furnishings, lighting and textiles or planting which may reflect your current mood however can be interchanged as time moves on.

MATTE BLACK IS THE NEW BLACK

2017 has brought black back!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matte Black is the texture now trending in 2017 and you can expect it to stick around for a while yet! You really cannot escape fixtures, fittings, appliances and finishes appearing in Matte Black all around you. We love this trend! The popular matte texture is born of a very natural palette and can be used as a subtle and sophisticated background coloring or as a highly contrasting feature statement to a white setting.

THE EXQUISITE 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This beautiful modern marble powder room is a fine example of a striking Matte Black infused bathroom which used it’s a light pallet, simple detailing and strong crisp lines to provide a timeless base. You will also note a simple brass decorative tray adding that extra bit of style! Timeless? You decide.

You can keep the trend going into 2018 with…

  1. Natural Light – skylights/splash back windows
  2. Greenery – providing that outdoor/indoor feeling
  3. White Interior Design – the clean crisp look of cabinetry, bench tops 
  4. Brass Finishes – providing a captivating contrast in-between the finishes

THE ULTMATE WINE CELLAR

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| 06-04-2016 | BY LUXURY LIVING | ACHIEVING DESIRES |

Are you after a certain space for a true wine cellar?

Melbourne wine lovers are beginning to popularise their admiration by exposing their fascination and creating their very own custom designed wine areas for their new homes.

During design stages and getting to know our clients, Luxury Living has found there a 3 common wine typologies, which one are you?

THE ENTERTAINER

The entertainer – exposes their wine collection openly as central focal point within their home.
The entertainer – exposes their wine collection openly as central focal point within their home.

THE SERIOUS COLLECTOR

The serious – obsessed with the achievement of perfect operating conditions.
The serious – obsessed with the achievement of perfect operating conditions.
  • Fresh air flow
  • Consistent temperature of 14OC
  • Humidity between 65-75%
  • UV-free lighting

THE CONNOISSEUR

The connoisseur - is not just satisfied with the correct storage of their fine wine, they also require the right space to appreciate it.
The connoisseur – is not just satisfied with the correct storage of their fine wine, they also require the right space to appreciate it.

Here are our Luxury Living top tips to achieving your perfect wine cellar;

  • Get creative – Cellars do not have to be underground, nor are they cool all year round by being underground.
  • Pick your wine rack storage smartly (functionality is key).
  • If your serious about your wine then be sure to select a door that is technically appropriate, remember air flow is required (so sealed doors are a no no).
  • Planning and research will save you. Choose the insulation and materials adequately before construction (planning and research will save you)
  • Decide on the ideal Climate Control equipment, this is important to consistently keep the temperature and humidity needed in a wine cellar.

Luxury Living hope you are feeling inspired to research and plan for your desired, perfect and functional wine cellar.

Stay tuned for the next edition from Luxury Living.