IMAX Trends: Yacht Club
Ever dream of taking to the seas and sailing to faraway places? Well, climb on board.
The sea, with its bi-polar moods of tempest and calm and its mysterious depths, has captivated us since the beginning of time, inspiring a rich maritime history around the world. It brings with it a sense of nostalgia, history, adventure and romance which speaks to our souls. It is these sentiments which have made nautical decor the lasting trend that it is today.
This season, evoke the spirit of the ocean with a more sophisticated take on nautical living. The color palette is simple, marrying navy and white, and tempering their contrast with soft golds, silvers and khaki. This marriage of high-contrast elements places the emphasis on the accessories rather than any one piece of furniture. Clean lines, bold silhouettes, contrasting finishes and striking color create a truly upscale nautical experience.
Everything Nautical
The right now retail trend in home accessories is everything nautical. I am seeing tons of retail dollars going toward sail cloth inspired bedding, clean bright colored paint and shiny nautical inspired lighting.
Some are a literal translation with everything from artwork to window treatments involving sails and flags, such as the huge full color spread in this month’s Elle Décor. Other interior publications have evolved the trend to include mid-century inspired pieces and found objects with driftwood sculptures, canvas slip-covered furniture and wood louvered shudders, like in this month’s issue of Veranda. No matter how you interpret the trend, it is a spot-on, can’t miss classic direction to go for yourself, your business or your client. The clean lines and minimal color stories are pleasing to virtually every eye.
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