Friction is an exciting word, isn’t it? It evokes a sense of reaction – of something dynamic, of an idea or object that is going to change how we feel or think. It’s the motion in an oyster that turns a grain of sand into a pearl, the momentum that can cause two dull twigs to create a spark. And in interiors, it’s that extra dash of secret sauce that sets a room aesthetically alight.
The design trend, recently coined friction-maxxing, has never been more relevant. Today’s most compelling interiors thrive on tension, and every decor trend of the moment, from the use of antiques to surprising lacquered surfaces, is about creating unique, characterful, and deeply personal spaces. Spaces that don’t look like everywhere else, where there is a decorative twist that ignites the imagination.
