In this four-part series, we will walk you through the latest trends taking inspiration from the runways of New York City that you can easily incorporate into your home like a design pro.
Spring is upon us and as the world breathes new life into our surroundings and nature begins to blossom, new fashion trends hit the runway. Each year, the world of fashion presents unique, interesting, and sometimes outlandish designs that are carried over into everyday life in more subtle ways, from the design of our soup bowls, to the rugs we put in our homes. And while we still love the tried and true rugs that are timeless, as design enthusiasts, we often like to change the look of our spaces to keep up with the changing times.
Spring is the perfect time to think about refreshing your room decor and breathing new life into any space. You can either do a total makeover, or add a few key pieces to make your space feel fresh and season appropriate, especially if you have an existing neutral palette to work with. If you are unsure about a complete redesign, an easy way way to accomplish this is to introduce new patterns, textures, and colors by adding a rug.
Borrowing from the leaders in the fashion industry, you can find plenty of inspiration to make your home modern and chic. Featured here is a rug from our Mafi Signature 16 Collection and can be customized to your liking in our design center. Start customizing it to make your fashion statement here!
Trends We are Loving in 2018: Bold Graphic Prints
Think Andy Warhol meets Picasso.
This exciting trend isn’t for the faint of heart, but can excite even the most classical art lover. Make a statement that you are ready for the bold unknown, by adding a rug with striking graphic details.
To keep it more classic, use more muted colors instead of brights and colors that compliment your existing designscape - remember it doesn’t have to be monotone though. Mixed patterns were also very popular on the runway, so don’t be afraid to mix and match with other graphics and patterns within the room. Go big and go bold!
The important thing to remember when adding new elements to your home is to choose pieces that speak to your existing home ambiance. If you are more bold and daring and your style reflects this, then choose a graphic that is bright and colorful or a high contrast piece similar to the one shown below. If you are more of a classic design type, choose a graphic in more neutral tones that showcase calming and timeless features while still embracing modern trends.
(The rugs shown are part of our new Allure: Ehren Collection and can be found here.)
If you are feeling the design bug hit and want to express your creative side, try using our Mafi Signature 16 Design Center to find and create your perfect rug. With just a little bit of creativity you can customize your very own rug by changing the colors, material, pile, and size, and have it delivered to your door in as little as 16 weeks. You can even load a picture of your room and see what different rugs will look like in your very own space.
Try it now: www.mafiinternational.com/mafi-signature-16
