Killarney Advertiser, Home & Living Feature, Friday 25th January 2019

NEW TRENDS FOR 2019

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elcome to the New Year edition of Home and Living. Where did the last year go - but we tend to say that every year, don't we?

January is a great time for change.

I like to use this month as a time to plan what I’d like to do for the next year - be that for myself or for my home. There is a feeling we should change everything - but ‘everything in moderation’ is a great saying. Sometimes sitting back, looking at what we have and being grateful for that, is good place to start.

For this month’s issue I have been looking at trends for 2019 and my favorite has to be the black bathroom.

I went to the dark side last year when I painted my boot room ‘Down Pipe’ by Farrow and Ball. It instantly created a warm, cozier feeling in this room - and has even made me a little braver. Having banished all the heritage colours years ago in favour of whites and pale greys, I was a little afraid of the dark! But it’s renewed my interest in the darker moodier colours - so a black bathroom will be on the cards! Have you planned any interior changes for 2019?

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Pantone Colour of the Year

It's an annual event we anticipate every the Pantone Colour of the Year, forecasting a shade that they believe will set the tone (quite literally) for the year ahead. Last year gave us Ultra-Violet; in 2017, we enjoyed Greenery.

This year's Pantone Colour of the Year?

Living Coral, also known as Pantone 16-1546 is a warm, peachy orange with a life-affirming golden undertone. The colour evokes vitality and buoyancy; the marine invertebrate get its vibrant tone from the tiny algae living on its surface.

There are, quite literally, endless colours to choose from. Why Living Coral? And how?

In choosing the colour of the year, we look at everything around us. We look to see what people are doing in beauty, in fashion and in art; we look to see what people are wearing, buying, and posting about on social media. In a time when so many of us are increasingly immersed in digital experiences that can be cold and isolating, Living Coral felt like an appealing shade of connection. There's just something about the colour that feels earthbound and welcoming, optimistic and intimate.

And those are the exact reasons Living Coral is so applicable in the home and design space.

How do you expect to see people using Living Colour?

You know some years we choose a colour and we see it more as an accent, especially in the home space. Something where just a little spot of colour will go so far. But even though coral is so bright and bold, it's really something we're seeing people embrace on a larger scale. It's the kind of colour you could paint a whole room. It would be great in an entryway or a bathroom. You could see someone with a great coral couch. It's a shade people want to live with, which is exactly why we chose it.

Leatrice Eiseman, Director of the Pantone Colour Institute

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TOP INTERIOR TRENDS FOR 2019 Oh, the joys of the New Year. January 1 has become our opportunity for a reboot. My mom's friend always says January is a preparation month and we shouldn't do anything too drastic, use it to ease yourselves gently into to the New Year, it's an opportunity to leave behind what's bad and embrace what's new and good. When you're deciding what to overhaul, don't forget about the home front.

For decor lovers looking for tips on 2019 decorating, we looked at what some of the famous designers are predicting will be in and out for 2019.

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1. SUSTAINABILITY (LESS IS MORE) Being strategic and purposeful about purchasing behaviour is a key ingredient to a sustainable ethos. What type of materials are used to build each item? Timeless materials, which evoke emotion whenever you're in your space.

2. BOLD BLACK BATHROOMS The spa-inspired bathroom trend has officially returned–back to the spa, These days it's all about bold, dark, sultry bathroom designs that evoke an indulgent high-end experience.

9. CURVEY FURNITURE

3. OXIDISED OAK 2019 will bring more furniture and cabinetry that is a blackened version of our tried and true white oak. It will provide the comfort and grounding people are looking for in their spaces. Black pieces bring grounding to a scheme especially if you have a mainly white interior which can often look cold.

2. BOLD BLACK BATHROOMS

4. VELVET Velvet is still the fabric of choice for upholstery and cushions for 2019, adding rich colour and a more luxurious feel upholstering your headboard in jewel-toned velvet adds a touch of sophistication in the often subdued sanctuary of any bedroom.

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5. ARTS AND CRAFTS

5. ARTS AND CRAFTS A return to handcrafted authenticity, especially when it comes to furniture and decorative arts individual pieces will be much more popular in 2019.

6. BLUSH Move over millennial pink blush is on its way. Blush is the new neutral. It pairs with greys and naturals for a calming palette. It can be combined with bold colours like navy, forest green, or citrine, and it allows the bold colour to be the hero.

7. BEDS Beds are going to be more womb-like. There are so many things going on in the world, and we desire to feel nurtured and protected when we are sleeping and/or relaxing. Lots of upholstered headboards and footboards will be sheathed in comfortable textiles that feel like a warm hug. Four poster beds are all part of this, giving a cocoon feeling.

8. NATURAL MATERIALS Our fascination with natural materials and the visual texture they add to our interiors will continue. Natural stones, quartzite, wool, linen, merge luxury and practicality in a way that makes indulgence a little more palatable.

9. CURVEY FURNITURE Next year, embrace a curvy design aesthetic.

1970s-inspired rounded furniture will continue to take over. Rounded back chairs are a chic way to bring the curvy trend into your home, adding a slightly less rigid feel to our interiors and bringing in a more feminine aesthetic.

10. NOT SKIMPING ON COMFORT From soft carpets underfoot to a sofa so comfortable you'll want to lounge for hours. Spending the money to get these basic things right is very important - 'Buy once, cry once' 11. BIOPHILIA For 2019, there is greater interest in biophilia–emphasising the relationship between humankind and nature, and the connections between the two. Natural. Organic materials such as wood floors, stone, daylight and plant life remind us of the exterior, and it brings the outside and nature in which is very important.

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11. BIOPHILIA

6. BLUSH

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Home & Living - January 25, 2019

Notebook Our top picks for interiors from what’s trending this year.

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Charlotte collection from Fibre Naturelle available at Corcorans Furniture Blue velvet dining chair Brooks Powershot available from McElligotts Castleisland Teal Cuddler Venice Power available from McElligotts Castleisland Black Mykonos and Brooklyn tiles available from Corcorans Furniture Flockheart chair available from Corcorans Furniture

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Home & Living - January 25, 2019

Ask in Corcorans Furniture for more details on Clarke & Clarke fabric

Floral fabrics and wallpapers Exotica Fabric

Eden Fabric

FLORAL FABRICS AND WALLPAPERS The traditional beauty of floral patterns, either abstracted or straight up chintz, will be the pattern to use.

Exotica Fabrics: Birds of paradise, passion flowers and exotic island life dazzle against opulent velvets, rustic linens, embroideries and intricate weaves. With 45 colours ranging from kingfisher tones to vibrant teals and softer combinations of slate, amethyst mineral and blush, this stunning collection is a seductive homage to tropical island life.

Eden Fabric

Eden Fabrics: Fresh realism brings hand drawn elements to life in this delightful collection. A fusion of the ‘English country garden’ and ornate damasks, Eden brims with vitality and colour. Wild ferns, rambling leafy trails and bejewelled dragonfly prints dance on a dual-purpose linen blend quality.

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Home & Living - January 25, 2019

WHAT'S OUT FOR 2019 SCANDINAVIAN MINIMALISM IS ON ITS WAY OUT The pendulum is swinging from crisp white, softly textural Scandinavian-inspired Hygge back to vivid, high-contrast patterns and big statement mixing of materials and scale. As the volume continues to turn up in the world around us, people will continue to become more daring with their interior choices.

MID-CENTURY EVERYTHING "I love the look of mid-century furniture, but when a space outfitted entirely in this one look, it can sometimes feel like it’s in a time capsule. Don't throw everything out though mixing up your decor styles, makes a space look so much more interesting and layered.

FIBER ART One trend I think may need to take a rest in 2019 is fiber art everywhere, especially in the bedroom.

We have hit a saturation point, and are veering dangerously close to macramĂŠ owl overload of the 1970s.