This is just for fun but it probably also makes a wider point about how trends spread. I was looking for something completely different when I stumbled across these tiles. And then I found this light. And in newspapers we always used to say that two was a coincidence (ie not a story) but three was a trend (definitely a story) so, of course, I had to look for the third. And, of course, I found it. And lots more besides.
But what struck me more than that fact that there’s lots of monstera around, is the fact that I found it on tiles, and big brass lamps and wallpaper – things that are definitely more at the investment end of the spectrum.
Now, as you know I would only recommend spending money on trends if they are, for you, a more long term relationship rather than a few dates. After all, if they’re moving in you need to be sure you are going to get along for the foreseeable future.
That said I think it’s a fair bet that the jungle/greenery trend isn’t going anywhere soon so it’s another way to bring green into your home. And although my first reaction to the tiles was: “really?” I actually think they would be rather fun in a bathroom. Perhaps as a splashback – ie in a small quantity – with green walls if you weren’t sure about doing the whole floor.
As for the lamp, well who am I to judge. I have a 6ft tall brass palm tree in my sitting room and it’s been there for several years and I still love it.
And, perhaps the most important point of all? Interiors should be fun. Diana Vreeland, the editor of US Vogue, famously said: “A little bad taste is like a splash of paprika. We all need a splash of bad taste – it’s hearty, it’s healthy, it’s physical. I think we could use more of it. No taste is what I’m against.”
I’m not saying these are bad taste but I agree with Diana. Sometimes you gotta make a statement. Acknowledge a trend. Have fun. And as a final point – I started this post wanting to write about the zebra trend but there wasn’t too much of it about… yet. As I have said before what starts on the catwalk ends up on the cushions and a quick search of Zebra on the H&M women’s page yielded 82 results, 21 on Zara and 141 at John Lewis… Get ready.
Very well said “what starts on the catwalk ends up on the cushions”
These days pineapple prints are also in trend.
Cushions t shirts wallpapers and what not.
Being a designer I myself used it all, its all about being with the trend.
I want that lamp.
I have no space for it.
I can’t afford it.
I would hate having to dust it.
But I want that lamp.
Thanks for including our faux plant Kate! We always love spotting it in your home.
Emma
Rose & Grey
xx
Ha! So how are you going to fit the monstera floor lamp into your office Kate??
ha! that’s the big question isn’t it!
LOL…love your writing style as well as your interiors!!
Zebras??? I’ve just put a bloody giraffe in my loo!
That really made me laugh x