Patriotic Palettes | 3 Ways
Everyone knows the colors of the American flag are red, white and blue. And at this time of year when Independence Day draws close, these colors seem to be everywhere from decorations, to clothing, to retail displays. And while this trend always fades as the summer holidays pass, there’s no denying that these classic colors aren’t limited to holiday merchandise.
Red, white, and blue is a classic combination. It has both warm and cool tones for interest, with a bright neutral to balance them out. Moreover, this color combination can be interpreted in countless different ways, either by playing with the colors themselves or by adding new textures, materials, and patterns into the mix.
Today, we’re taking inspiration from the upcoming holiday and sharing a few ideas for Independence Day material palettes - take a look below at some of our favorite patriotic-inspired combinations!
PALETTE 1
For a sophisticated spin on the traditional 4th of July palette, red can be swapped for elegant peach tones to add whimsey. Including very saturated blues (both light and dark) helps to ground this palette while adding variety. The wood tones bring warmth and texture, balanced by timeless stone materials. When put together, this palette is a playful and sophisticated combination of styles, textures, and color tones.
PALETTE 2
Classic red, white, and blue never goes out of style! This ensemble is an modern take on a timeless palette, with beautiful colors and sophisticated accents that elevate it to a new level. Warm, textured woods juxtapose, sleek, gold metallics to create balance. Stone with a large-scale veining pattern add elegance, while fun geometric wallcoverings add an element of playfulness.
PALETTE 3
Using bold corals and aqua blues, our final concept is a bright and modern interpretation of a 4th of July palette! In addition to the unique colors, mixing in graphic black and white patterns and materials adds a playful element. Geometric tiles, wallcovering, and textiles are balanced by the natural patterns of woodgrains and marble-look stone. Finally, the light wood tones tie the palette together with warmth and texture.
How are you inspired by the colors of Independence Day?
Trend Watch | Modern 80’s Furniture
The 1980s are remember for many iconic cultural introductions. Legwarmers, scrunchies, high-waisted jeans - the list of 80s trends is long, and usually inspires a love or hate reaction. And as we keep an eye of emerging 2021 design trends, we can’t help but notice 80s-inspired interior design showing up more and more. Bright colors, geometric patterns, bold color-blocking - we’re seeing all this and more in new commercial design projects, and we’re loving the modern 80’s trend!
One place we’re seeing the modern influence of the 80’s is in furniture. There are a lot of amazing products reflecting this trend, and we love using these pieces to bring a bit of nostalgia and sophistication to any space. Take a look below to see some of our favorites!
Best of Colored Glass
Colored glass is nothing new in the design world; since Medieval times, stained glass has been used to add beauty and color to the world’s grandest buildings. But colored glass is also a very modern and contemporary material. And as we look at 2021 design trends, we’re seeing colored glass more and more, applied in bold and unique ways.
We’ve reviewed inspiring projects and products designs and curated our favorites into two collections - take a look below at the best of colored glass!
BEST OF COLROED GLASS | PROJECTS
BEST OF COLORED GLASS | PRODUCTS
What are your favorite ways to use colored glass?
Trend Watch | Pastels
As we move farther into 2021, new and exciting design inspirations are constantly emerging. One trend we’ve been watching closely is pastels. These colors have been steadily growing in popularity in recent years, but they’ve now exploded into one of the fastest growing color trends of the year! Take a look at the curated collections below to see some of our favorite pastel-inspired products!
P A S T E L B L U E
P A S T E L P I N K + P E A C H
P A S T E L G R E E N
How are pastels inspiring you this year?
Trend | Curved Shapes in Furniture, Lighting, & Accessories
We love curved shapes in architecture, but love them just as much in furniture, lighting, and accessories. Rounded shapes and curved lines add a playful touch while maintaining a contemporary and sophisticated look. With the growing trend in modern curvilinear design, there’s been a corresponding growth in curve-inspired products - take a look at some of our favorites below!
TABLES + STORAGE
SEATING
ACCESSORIES
LIGHTING
Custom light fixtures at Half Nelson | design by blocHaus
What are your favorite curve-inspired products?