The way we design our homes, or even curate our wardrobes, is often in response to wider societal shifts, reflecting a global mood or consensus that has a ripple effect down to sometimes, even the smallest of details. That’s why, as the global landscape feels uncertain in a variety of ways, it seems current interior shifts say we’re craving comfort and escapism. Be it nostalgia or a playful glimpse towards the future, either way we are wanting our homes to provide distraction and diversion from the world outside.
As oversized knits, contrasting textures, and unconventional silhouettes are making their presence known in recent fashions shows and presentations, this avant-garde, statement aesthetic is part of a pull towards futurism and one that is quickly becoming popular within interior design, as trend forecaster Jane Boddy reveals. Working on predictions for Pantone, Jane draws attention to a prediction called Futura, a style that blends modern luxury with cutting-edge technology to create spaces that feel both futuristic and elegant. “Think Paco Rabanne meets Zaha Hadid,” she comments, “it’s all about uber-glamorous futurism.”
