Design Prediction for 2010: Weathered and Treasured
Last September, Sherwin-Williams put forth several design trend predictions for 2010. One of the most interesting was the "Treasured" trend. This is how they describe it:
"Treasured" is the third trend, where natural aging and weathering enhance the design. Jordan cites the Rough Luxe Hotel in the United Kingdom, where the original layers of peeling paint and ancient wallpaper are still visible on the walls. This 'less-than-perfect aesthetic' also includes the use of distressed leather, vintage tapestries, found objects, and patina."
This reminded me of an old favorite ideabook here on Houzz - "Elegance and Decay." It is full of cool images of stately spaces that are just starting to go to ruin - a powerful combination. I've nabbed one or two of those images for this ideabook, and added even more:
"Treasured" is the third trend, where natural aging and weathering enhance the design. Jordan cites the Rough Luxe Hotel in the United Kingdom, where the original layers of peeling paint and ancient wallpaper are still visible on the walls. This 'less-than-perfect aesthetic' also includes the use of distressed leather, vintage tapestries, found objects, and patina."
This reminded me of an old favorite ideabook here on Houzz - "Elegance and Decay." It is full of cool images of stately spaces that are just starting to go to ruin - a powerful combination. I've nabbed one or two of those images for this ideabook, and added even more:
This room, with its peeling paint and haphazard elegance, is the epitome of "treasured."
Antique silver and pewter add age and gravitas to any room.
This bedroom (which belongs to actress Virginia Madsen), has walls that perfectly capture that look of aged grace.
This is a favorite photo on Houzz - and it's easy to see why. This room mixes the best of the "treasured" trend (that amazing table) with a fresh, up-to-date space.
Old homes, like this one in Prague, are the essence of "treasured."
This fireplace, in all its Baroque glory, is a part of an old mansion in Paris. Can't you just imagine the up-close view, with layers of paint peeling off? I'm sure if the fireplace could talk, it could tell some amazing stories.
This antique chandelier is perfectly and lovingly preserved - "treasured."
I love the way this mid-century chair (and its great color) work with the peeling blue paint of the cabinet.
This is my own sugar chest (I use it as a liquor cabinet). It's a little beat-up around the edges, but that's definitely part of its charm.