Interior & Design
INTERIOR TERMS THAT EVERYONE JUST SHOUTS
But what do they actually mean?
‘I have an incredibly eclectic house and the vintage interior style suits me so well.’ This is often shouted around without much thought, while almost no one knows what that interior style actually entails. Or this: ‘Your house is in Scandinavian style.’ Indeed, everything comes from IKEA, but beyond that, there is little in Scandinavian style poured. I find it hysterical. And to understand the terms, I made a little list for you that you can use to shout about your new passion with solid backing. Then you have both a beautiful house and you can also talk about it with some intelligence.
Artisanal
These are items that are all handmade. And I mean really handmade. So no accessories and furniture pieces that were ultimately formed in a factory and received a label saying ‘made with love’, but preferably items that you picked up from a cute little farmer's wife and that she has worked on for weeks. They are interior pieces with a story and meaning.
Negative space
That simply means you have a minimalist house that you haven't completely filled up. You don't have to cover every wall with a painting, and a windowsill doesn't have to be completely full. Negative spaces, empty spots, are actually very good for the balance in your interior. Other words for this trend: minimalist, less is more, and clean.
Industrial
A few years ago, everyone suddenly had an industrial interior. Brick walls, copper pipes, and large lamps that came straight from the construction site. So it seems to me that you know exactly what the trend entails and what it stands for. The best part is, of course, that you can also house yourself in an original factory to emphasize it even more. The only problem is that we all have to move to Meatpacking in New York. Or actually, is that a problem?
Chinoiserie
The name says enough, but it is a European interpretation of Chinese and Asian traditions in design and architecture. Think of wallpapers with birds, a touch of metallic, and especially a lot of asymmetry. And don't forget all those cute little jugs painted with gold and those lovely wooden accessories that give any interior a bit of flair.
”And now you really don't have to shop the entire Rivièra Maison empty right away, keep it a bit pure”
Mid-century furniture
This name is also quite telling. It seems clear that this trend took place in the mid-fifties. You can actually throw almost anything under this category, but recognizable in this style are wooden legs, pastel-colored accessories, rugs with contrasting patterns, and occasionally a bright color.
Authentic craftsmanship
With the trend craftsmanship it is permissible to completely transform your house into a lumberjack's cabin. Wooden vases, linen curtains, and a wooden kitchen make it artisanal. And now you really don't have to shop the entire Rivièra Maison empty right away, keep it a bit pure. If you have these kinds of materials in your home and your colors are mainly found in the safari palette, then you can check off this trend.
Eclectic
The word eclectic is really thrown around a bit too freely. What is it actually? Yes, it remains a tricky thing (hence it is probably a bit scattered), but it is actually a mix of different styles. A bit retro, a bit Asian, and then some patterns and colors are added. Everything can be mixed nicely, and that is what creates this style.
Retro and vintage
Is mixed up by everyone. Retro is new stuff that looks old. Vintage is really old.
And a true connoisseur can spot the gems right away. And they also know that your house is actually falling apart if you mention the word vintage while your house is actually totally retro.
Hollywood regency
Think fifties. Think Jean Harlow, Carole Lombard, and film sets where quite a bit was smoked and where the wine cabinets were fully stocked and had to be replenished after a day. Hollywood has had a considerable influence on the interior. And that is evident in golden display cabinets, glass coffee tables with a sweet gold leg underneath (gold was a thing in the Hollywood era), and a lot of black and white.
