Interior Design Trends for 2016 by Marta Leitane

1. INTERIOR DESIGN & ART
BY LEITANE MARTA - ML RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS
#makebespoke 15.11.2015 EMBASSY GARDENS - LONDON

2. MARTA LEITANE
INTERIOR DESIGNER
ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF COLLABORATION
#makebespoke
BORN IN LATVIA 1988
STUDIED INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE IN
EUROPE DESIGN INSTITUTE MILAN, ITALY
RELOCATED TO UK 2015
TODAY SHE RUNS HER OWN BUSINESS
ML RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS

3. STORY...

4. INTERIOR DESIGN RAISES LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE SPACE.
It is art that will only enhance the space and the quality of your life in the space.
PROTECTING HEALTH
INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY
WELLBEING

5. TIMLESS STORY
Instead of always following the latest design trend, choose timeless pieces you.
HOW TO CREATE A STORY ?
CHOOSE TIMELESS PIECES YOU LOVE.
Instead of always following the latest design trends, inject personal style and items you love.

6. INTERIOR DESIGN IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE DECORATION.
KEY ROLE IN FUNCTIONALITY.
INCREASE USE OF SPACE.
A tiny apartment can be transformed into a cosy residence.

7. SPACE

8. SPACE PLANNING.
PURPOSE OF SPACE.
Before you get into the styling, think first about how you need the space to work for you and plan accordingly.
Even when faced with a challenging space, incorporate the challenges into your design rather than trying to work against them.

9. SMALL SPACES - LESS SURFACE - LESS MESS.
ADD DEPTH AND PERSPECTIVE BY USE OF
OVERSIZED PAINTINGS
MIRRORS
Avoid small accessories and other items that might create confusion.

10. INTERIOR STYLING

11. ACCESSORIES BRING “LIFE” TO ANY ROOM.
Wall hung, or propped, mirrors are the ultimate way to add instant glamour to a room and create an illusion of space, while cabinet
doors can be enhanced and customised with subtle mirror detailing.

12. STATEMENT ITEMS OR ‘HERO’
FEATURE WALL, STATEMENT RUG OR SOFA
BEAUTIFUL DESIGN CLASSICS
Build your layers upon those starting points.

13. OUT OF PROPORTION.
Adding one accessory that is oversized will make a room far more interesting.

14. BESPOKE DESIGNED ITEMS.
THE ULTIMATE WAY OF HOME DECORATING.
Investing in bespoke pieces for your home so your home really reflects your personal style.

15. LAYERING

16. THINK OF INTERIOR DESIGN AS A PAINTING.
LAYER SPACE.
BACKGROUND NEEDS TO BE CONSIDERED JUST AS MUCH AS THE MAIN SUBJECT.
Even the most expensive design concepts look unfinished when visually flat.

17. LIFE IS IN DETAILS.
TRY TO STICK TO INTENTIONAL DESIGN CHOICES.

18. ALWAYS SEEK BALANCE.
Use plain colours for floors, walls & sofas. Indulge trends through inexpensive items like cushions & lampshades.
PERIOD FEATURES vs WELL-DESIGNED CLASSICS.

19. LIGHT WITHIN SPACE

20. LIGHT CAN MAKE OR BREAK ANY SPACE.
TO ALWAYS ACHIEVE “PERFECT AMOUNT OF LIGHT” INSTALL DIMMERS SWITCH.
Don’t leave the lighting until last.

21. DISPLAY ART

22. DISPLAY & AWAKEN EMOTIONS WITH ART.
Hanging art & what you chose to hang on your walls, is in a way, art-work itself.
WHAT YOU DISPLAY ADDS CHARACTER & PERSONALITY TO THE INTERIOR.
Style can also increase “the feeling” of your interior.

23. DRAW ATTENTION WITH ART.
You can use art to draw attention to a particular element in the room that you would like to highlight as the focus,
such as a lovely marble mantle-piece or a wooden panelled contemporary kitchen

24. HAVE FUN WITH ART.
CREATE DEPTH AND PERSPECTIVE. It it brings more attention to the art itself.
The center of a piece should be at an average person's eye level and it doesn't have to be hung like it's a museum.

25. PLAY WITH DIFFERENT OPTIONS.
THINK ABOUT HOW YOU WANT TO DISPLAY. MAKE DRAWINGS BEFORE.
Lay your paintings/ art out in the floor, such as you are planning to organize them when hanged on the wall.

26. DISPLAY WHAT YOU LOVE.
Have in mind what you display, since this will be something you might see daily.

27. THE RIGHT STYLE FOR YOU.
Choose symmetric for a more harmonic setting, or be playful and use different frames from tiny to huge paintings.

28. FOCAL POINT OF THE ROOM.
If a room is lacking a focal point, introduce an oversized piece of art for instant impact.

29. FOCAL POINT OF THE ROOM.
Alternatively group smaller pieces together to the same effect.
For a more modern and simple feel, use an even number of pieces in the same size and colour frame.
Or choose a wide mix of styles and sizes to achieve a fun, eclectic display.
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30. ART AS INSPIRATION FOR INTERIORS.
One way we tend to use art - colours may be picked out from a painting and translated into an interior.

31. ART AS INSPIRATION FOR INTERIORS.
Another way is to choose a painting for an interior which has been conceived already and select a painting
that would reflect the hues used in a room.

32. ART HAS VALUABLE PLACE IN INTERIORS.
BUY IT WITH PURPOSE.
Whether elaborate and classical, or stark white and minimalist - any interior can showcase and benefit from art.
In essence, your art needs to feel intentional.

33. SHARING A SMALL GLIMPSE INTO YOUR “SOUL”
The art is really what tells your story as a compliment to a beautifully designed space.
Art is a fantastic way to share something about yourself non-verbally.

34. THANK YOU!