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Future-proof your space
Check out what’s hot as interior stylist Priscilla Tan does a little décor trendspotting
Nur Syahiidah Zainal
Homestaging may be the art of transforming your living space to fetch a higher price on the resale or rental market, but there is no reason not to pull it
off 365 days a year.
Cultivating a stylish home requires well-curated tweaks every few months. Bespoke interior designer and stylist Priscilla Tan (@styledbypt) highlights three hot home trends that will be all the rage by end of
the year.
PRINT ON PRINT ACTION
What: A juxtaposition of colours, patterns and print in one space.
Ideal space: A playroom, lounge room or nursery.
Tip: To be the epitome of boho chic, go for print on print. The instant mix of prints and patterns adds much energy to the space. The effect is different from how a piece of statement furniture would influence the look and feel of the space.
Plus point: Choose your hue and anchor the colour palette for the rest of the prints on it. Take your cue from either the wallpaper or the rug, and make sure other pieces of the furniture and decor have similar tones for a cohesive look.
SCALLOP TILES
What: Also known as fish scale or fan tiles. These half-moon-shaped tiles are usually glazed for a shiny finish.
Ideal space: Bathrooms or a special feature wall.
Tip: A big Pinterest trend, such tiles have recently been available at the likes of An Huat Trading and Hafary. They add a playful touch to a space.
Plus point: To replicate half-painted walls, mix two colours of the same scallop tiles for the same effect.
ARTISANAL TOUCHES
What: Consider natural materials such as rattan and wicker in your choice of home furnishings for an outdoorsy feel.
Ideal space: Balconies, bathrooms or cosy corners in living rooms.
Tip: Mixing textures can instantly up your décor game. Play with macramé from cushions to wall hangings, or hunt down rattan swings or mirrors.
Plus point: Seek balance; avoid over decorating with too many rattan pieces in one space. Ideally, go for two in natural materials and three in a fabric or a print, so your home does not end up looking like a rattan furniture shop.
PHOTOS: Priscilla Tan
打造最新家居装饰
译／黄丽容
房屋装饰升级或许是美化房子以卖出或租个好价钱的手法，但犯不着一年365天都“大兴土木”。每几个月做些精心策划的小改动，就能打造时尚家居。特聘室内设计师兼风格师陈宣伺（@styledbypt）告诉你三种今年会热起来的家居装修潮流。
花花行动
在一个空间并列颜色、图案和花纹。
适用空间： 游戏室、休息室或育婴室。
贴士： 要凸显波西米亚风，可使用大量的混搭印花风格。印花和图案混搭使空间活力大增，这和一件奇特家具所带来的大不相同。
加分点：选一个色，以此统领其他印花的颜色。可以是墙纸或地毯的颜色，确保其他家具家品也是类似色调，看起来就更连贯协调。
扇贝砖
或叫鱼鳞砖或扇砖，一种半月形的亮面瓷砖。
适用空间： 浴室或特色墙。
贴士： 在Pinterest上大热，安发贸易和合发利最近推出也大受欢迎。扇贝砖给空间加入调皮感，使之趣味盎然。
加分点：复制半髹漆的墙，把两种颜色的同款扇贝砖混搭达到同样效果。
手工润饰
利用藤、柳条之类的天然材料把户外引进室内。
适用空间： 阳台、浴室或客厅的休憩角落。
贴士： 不管你选什么色调，材质的混搭能即时提升美感。选用有流苏花边的坐垫或墙饰，或装几个藤秋千或几面镜子。
加分点：找平衡；避免一个地方放太多件藤器。两件天然材质、三件布艺或一件印花，就不会变成一间藤家具店。
