suzani – The Interiors Addict

Will 2013 bring terrible trends in décor, will it break new ground or will it just be more of the same? Here’s what Eco Chic founders Cris Bucknall and Paula Breckman are predicting will be big this year.

Manly swagger – we have seen a lot of fondant shades, delicate touches and feminine finishes over the last three years, so it’s not surprising the pendulum is swinging in favour of the men in our lives, who probably prefer leather to lace. Expect pinstripes on walls and on fabric, dark leather making a return, and a gentlemen’s club flavour emerging for lounge rooms and libraries. Check out our Darcy range of sofas and armchairs.

Golden sunshine – yellow and gold will be prominent tones, used especially for accents and accessories, sometimes even for large items such as sofas. Gilding on wallpaper and for details on pictures and mirrors will be especially popular. Eco Chic’s sunshine inspired outdoor rugs are the perfect accent homewares in golden shades.

Feathered friends – animals, birds and feathers will still feature prominently. It’s amazing how long this bird trend has lasted! This year it’s hello to gaudy parrots and peacocks and goodbye to owls and ostriches. Feather details are tipped for the top and elephants forecast to be big!

I’m still dreaming about this vintage Suzani after visiting Cadry’s rug showrooms earlier this week. Yes, a Suzani, at Cadry’s. And it’s the real deal and BEAUTIFUL.

Finding Suzanis at Cadry’s was the first surprise. The prices were the next. I think many people my age might be intimidated to go into Cadry’s showrooms (there’s a classic and a contemporary, across the road from each other in Sydney’s Edgecliff) but don’t be. Go in and have a look. Yes, there are some ridiculously valuable rugs in there made of pure silk, and that take months to make, but there are also some great quality affordable rugs too. And some things are worth investing a little more in.