Trending Now: Bringing the Outside in With Natural Materials
According to both Insider and Vogue, natural and nature-inspired surfaces and items are the thing right now.
On Insider, interior designer Kate Diaz is quoted saying, "Wood, stone, and leather are going to be big” because they “bring the outdoors in.”
Likewise, Vogue has a blurb from Athena Calderone, which says, “With more time spent indoors than ever before, we’re all seeking to strengthen our connection with nature. This has simultaneously inspired a resurgence in natural surfaces—think stoneware, terracotta, marble, and travertine being used across the board from backsplashes to bathtubs, furniture, and decorative objects. The raw, porous, imperfect nature of these organic materials adds depth, soul, and visual intrigue while also mimicking the calming, restorative ambiance of the outdoors.”
While I’m not the biggest fan of the trend cycle, I do love to investigate lots of different styles and design philosophies. We at the ORC® are strong believers in sticking to what you love and designing for yourself, but it’s always fun to know what’s out there and maybe bring bits and pieces of other styles and trends into your designs. We all contain multitudes!
So, without further ado, here are some wonderful uses of natural materials in past ORC® projects.