1970s vibe at Decorex 2022
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Last week, I attended Decorex in The Grand Hall of Olympia, London. Decorex is where the good and the great of the interior design world come together to ogle at the latest furnishings and to spot new trends. Big branded companies exhibit alongside smaller businesses providing a broad, eclectic mix of interior styles.
I went to spot trends and seek out smaller makers.
Underneath the magnificent glass, barrel-vaulted roof that covers The Grand Hall, there was a distinct 1970s vibe. Blue skies overhead and twirling falling leaves outside complemented autumnal colours in the hall. Think a palette of toffee brown, burnt orange, mustard yellow and pale pink.
The mix of fantastical patterns printed onto wallpapers and fabrics further reflected the 1970s vibe - flower power and fairytale imagery of toadstools, mushrooms, creatures and wizards. Offering, perhaps an escape route from the outside world.
Standing proud on the ground floor of the hall were the anchors of the show - the big brand names with their elegant display stands. They are always fabulous to see. But I was glad to have saved some time to visit the upstairs of the show. There I found small colourful, characterful businesses displaying their wares and artisans demonstrating their practices.
Artist and surface pattern designer Bethan Wyn Williams was hand-drawing intricate, detailed repeat patterns for textiles, wallpaper and home accessories.
Decorative artist, Ellen Merchant was demonstrating block printing. On her stand were samples of her designs including colourful fabrics and wallpapers depicting wild climbing vines, abstract fruits and flowers and wallpaper with a repeat bluebell design.
Kate Colin Design demonstrated the folding techniques that she uses to create sculptural lighting and homewares. Inspired by origami, her materials of choice are paper and natural fabrics. Some samples of her work were there to touch and feel.
For interior lovers and professionals, Decorex is a visual feast for the eye made all the more rich for the range of colourful furnishings on display. The next event will take place in October 2023. To find out more, visit Decorex.
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