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As a dedicated follower of fashion, Jacqueline Fisken from Ampersand Interiors
looks at how the fashion world is set to influence interior trends in 2020

WHILE I always work with my clients will produce a stunningly beautiful yet A Georgian antique can be the ideal
to develop an interiors style imbued calming atmosphere. (And a mini-tip: counterpoint to a sleek interior, and a
with their own personality, there is velvet is itself having a moment and is mid-century piece (another 2020 trend)
no doubt that fashion plays a part in currently the most searched for fabric.) can perfectly offset its Jacobean partner.
design. Paying attention to current trends This trend for stronger colours anchoring Overall it is a more relaxed feel with less
is a great way to discover innovative a scheme is reflected by Pantone’s selection emphasis on an identifiable look (although
finishes and details, or to rediscover of Classic Blue, a beautiful deep shade, as House of Hackney have developed an
styles that have maybe fallen from grace their colour of the year 2020. Reminiscent entire style on the quirky-retro) and more
for a few years but whose resurgence of the sky at dusk, it would work perfectly on the overall atmosphere created by the
strikes a chord with your own tastes. for this treatment. And do remember combinations. The counterpoint can be
Among the many predictions for the that your kitchen is not an operating emphasised by finish (for example mirrored
year ahead, here are just a few that theatre! It is a room which should have side tables accompanying mahogany chairs),
strike a chord with me for 2020. as much character as any other and or by period (modern oak chairs paired with
it has been a particular beneficiary of an antique oak table). Applied to accessories,
WARM WAYS this trend with darker (and in particular art, cushions, this technique can result in a
I have never been a big fan of the blue) kitchens zooming in popularity. hugely individual and engaging interior.
relentlessly grey room. While such rooms
can undoubtedly be elegant, they are THE ROUGH WITH THE SMOOTH
also a bit too smart for me, suggesting You only have to take a brief glance in the
a degree of neatness and a requirement “A rich, lustrous emerald direction of the always wonderful Soane
to be on “best behaviour” that does not green velvet sofa set to see the resurgence of rattan. But it is
lend itself to a relaxed space. It turns against walls of the same not just in furniture that this traditional
out that 50 shades of grey isn’t quite technique is making waves – from the
as exciting as some have suggested! colour will produce a beautiful woven baskets we discovered
However, neutrals are such an important stunningly beautiful yet in Paris to its use in lighting, it is a
design tool and so I am delighted to see a wonderfully textured finish to introduce
deliberate move towards a much warmer calming atmosphere” to a room. I adore Porta Romana’s new
neutrals palette. The best of both worlds, rattan lampshades which lend a more
this still provides the canvas upon which informal air to a striking chandelier.
your accents and accessories can shine, SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW In a broader context, the effect of
but with added depth and interest. Larsen While I could write an entire column on reeding is everywhere and something
have truly mastered this with their new layering in interior design, in the context of we are certainly using to give an extra
collection featuring fabrics in colours such present trends I am focusing on working dimension to our bespoke cabinetry.
as Tobacco, Bark and Spice. They are as the contemporary in with the traditional Take a look around and you will barely
inviting and tactile as their names suggest. – a much-loved style at Ampersand but see a flat surface with bar fronts,
one which you may currently see being cabinet doors and occasional pieces
MARVELLOUS MONOCHROME labelled “grandmillenial”. Such layering of furniture sporting fabulous fluting
Using a single colour in multiple ways of design allows you to incorporate and sensuous scalloping, while fish
and finishes can give a room a strong, seemingly incongruous items while scale tiles and wonderful wave effects
contemporary feel. I particularly love the maintaining an overall harmony of design. continue the theme into the bathroom.
current trend for painting woodwork and The reasons for doing so are varied –
walls in an identical strong shade, but you it may be the desire for an injection of Jacqueline Fisken is Design
can achieve a similar look by matching, humour or irony by introducing vintage Director of Ampersand Interiors
for example, your sofa to your walls. or hand-me-down items, or a way to at 73 Dublin Street, Edinburgh.
A rich, lustrous emerald green velvet accommodate much-loved heirlooms Contact: 0131 557 6634 and
sofa set against walls of the same colour without looking like a museum. ampersandinteriors.co.uk

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