Moving on to the next trend, I feel as though there may be a need to clarify between the "ROUGH LUXE" and the "INDUSTRIAL CHIC" trends. While there are many commonalities the rough textures, aged appearance, distressing, layering there are enough differences for each to stand on it's own. Rough Luxe to me feels more of a state of "acquired elegance" often including heirlooms, a natural beauty of aging, vintage etc. While for me Industrial Chic is more modern, including contemporary art, the exposure of natural elements architecturally, reclaimed finishes..... I see this more in an office or kitchen setting. However we decide to use this look, long gone is the "Throw Away Society" a call to returning items to grace has now established itself. To get this look add grays, beiges and warm neutrals, mixed with washed wovens, french grain sack cloths and burlap, limed oak, aged metals,recycled glass, mercury glass, peeled and distressed finishes.
ROUGH LUXE HOTEL IN LONDON
BEAUTIFUL COLOR PALETTE
VINTAGE OFFICE
GREAT KITCHEN
RECLAIMED FOYER
VAGABOND VINTAGE ACCESSORIES
ARTERIORS BOOKCASE
NATURAL SLATE FIREPLACE SURROUND
GREAT BEDROOM!
MaryBeth,
ReplyDeleteThanks for making the distinction between the two styles - that really clarifies it for the consumer when they decide what they really like and want in their home. My favorite picture is the office. Love those little drawers!
Hi Joyce
ReplyDeleteSo vintage, feels like you are in some little tiny office writing a mystery novel!