Trends & Inspiration Archives - Valeria Crescenzi

#colorhunter time – The new color chart from Jotun Lady

14 September 2021 Trends & Inspiration

I just got back at work after my holidays in Italy and I'm catching up on aaaaalll the news. This year I decided to greet the new blogging season by diving into the beautiful color chart just launched by Jotun Lady. As a #colorhunter, I always crave amazing color shades and ...

What are the top color trends for Spring/Summer 2021?

25 February 2021 Trends & Inspiration

After revealing the color of the year 2021, the Pantone Color Institute published a new trend report. This time is all about the top color trends for Spring/Summer 2021. As it usually happens, the colors we see becoming popular in the fashion industry are often popping up in the interior ...

What is Japandi style and how to achieve it at home

20 January 2021 Trends & Inspiration

What is Japandi style? It's a hybrid of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics resulting in a minimal, harmonious yet cozy decor style. The Japandi style creates a laid-back atmosphere blending two important principles: the concept of 'hygge' which stands for coziness and comfortable conviviality and the notion of 'wabi-sabi' which means ...

Pantone color(s) of the year 2021 revealed: Ultimate gray and Illuminating

10 December 2020 Trends & Inspiration

As per tradition, the Pantone Color Institute just revealed its color(s) of the year 2021: PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating. photo credits: courtesy of pantone It's the second time two colors have been chosen. The first time was in 2016 when the Institute went for a blending of two ...

5 holiday decorations micro-trends that are on everyone’s wishlist

08 December 2020 Interiors & Home decor, Trends & Inspiration

The season of Advent is in full swing steadily leading us to Christmas. Our homes are getting dressed for the festive season and I think to speak for everyone when I say there is a big need to create a calm, cozy and serene atmosphere at home. While searching around the ...

4 interior trends you can easily blend into your home

29 October 2020 Interiors & Home decor, Trends & Inspiration

Should you follow interior trends? This is one of those million-dollar-questions and one short answer I really agree with is: 'probably not, because you should buy only things you love and that you will love forever' — Kate Watson-Smith from the book 'Mad about the house. 101 Interior Design Answers'. But ...

5 worth-watching Netflix shows for design lovers

22 October 2020 Trends & Inspiration

Netflix is brimming with shows about design, interiors, and architecture. Many don't offer that much value but some, even unexpected ones, give you some food for thought and even prompts whether you are thinking about a career in the design industry. Let's dig into 5 worth-watching Netflix shows. Abstract - The ...

Top color trends you’ll love in Fall/Winter 2020/21

25 August 2020 Trends & Inspiration

I know Summer isn't over yet but August is winding down and we do have to talk about the top color trends you'll love in Fall/Winter 2020/21. My Pinterest feed is already brimming with autumn imagery and color shades and the time has come to share such beauty with you. ...