We might be a tad late to the party, but who says good things only come right on time? So, without further ado, let’s get cozy with the shade that’s stealing the spotlight this year: Peach Fuzz, Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year.

Think of a warm, peachy sunset, wrapping you up like a soft blanket on a summer evening. That’s the vibe Peach Fuzz brings – a comfy, feel-good hue that’s all about warmth and cheer.

 In a world that’s always go-go-go, Peach Fuzz is like a little vacation for your eyes. It’s that calming breath you take after a long day, reminding you to slow down and soak in the sweetness of life.

At Fine Design Interiors, we’re all about creating spaces that feel like home – cozy, inviting, and totally “you.” Whether you’re jazzing up your living room, giving your workspace a makeover, or just looking for a bit of bedroom bliss, Peach Fuzz has your back.

Pair it with soft whites for a dreamy, laid-back vibe, or mix it with funky patterns and shiny bits for a unique look. The best part? There are no rules—do what feels right for you!

So, why not add a splash of Peach Fuzz to your world? Swing by our store, and let’s get creative together. When it comes to making your space feel like your own little slice of paradise, there’s no time like the present to dive in.

I don’t know about you, but since the lockdown, the feeling of re-decorating a few spaces in my home is quite strong. I decided to look at new trend ideas that have been predicted for 2020.

Doing some research on trends for 2020, I stumbled on many articles all saying different things and suggesting different trends to follow. (I mostly used Architecture Digest knowing it is a trusted source.) Considering all these suggestions and focusing on those trends that are repeated more than once throughout all the articles, I’ve came to the conclusion that these would be the trends to watch and to be inspired.

Architecture Digest calls this decade “Neo-Deco”. It is time for geometrical forms and interpretations of neutral hues. One of their design forecasters said that this is the time for design interpretations to be anything but boring. Here are four of the most dominant trends.

#1 Simple Luxuries

Architecture Digest says this year the significant design trend is going minimal. However, there is a twist; instead of the black white and grey minimal style, it is going to be with warm neutrals, “a Cozy Scandinavian” look. They also call it the lived-in look. That is exactly what we need, a place that is pleasing on the eye and comfy. Our inner child can come out and relax with this style.

#2 Dark wood becomes lightwood

It is also suggested to use dark wood for interior instead of the same old light wood. According to the article “dark wood finishes will bring a sense of elevated luxury and elegance”. This direction is quite different from the light wood that we are used to, but it creates a completely different atmosphere in your space, giving it a more cozy sitting by the fire with a cup of coffee type of vibe.

#3 Natural longing

Architecture Digest predicts Indoor gardens will become a trend. People will be longing for the essence of nature more than ever, and this will lead to having natural elements inside our homes. From big and bold botanical murals to funky natural decoration statement pieces, a new and bold trend is introduced.

#4 Geometric shapes

Art Deco inspired spaces will also start showing its’ self again. Using geometric shapes like circles, rectangles, and stripe motifs combined with earthy tones is the way to go.

This year , decade even, sounds like a lot of fun in the design world. It is THE time to go wild with our interiors and not look back.

Have fun in these moments.

In the previous blog, “Something Blue”, I mentioned that you don’t have to paint a wall if you would like to bring in a colour in your space, but what if you feel bold and want to paint an accent wall? Today we will discuss how to choose the correct wall to make as your focus.

We all experience uncertainty when deciding to paint a space. Should I paint the whole space one color? Should I do an accent wall? Which wall should I paint if I need an accent wall? How many walls should I paint? The list of questions can go on forever.

Today’s post is focused on answering all those questions and uncertainties.

1. The accent wall: how will I know which wall is the accent wall? ( the practical way)

There is probably a hundred different ways to choose your accent wall, but the easiest one for me is very simple and something everyone can do. Go to the space you want to paint, but before walking into the space, forget about everything inside the space and how the space looks. Then walk in. The first wall that you notice should be your focus wall/ accent wall.
The reason behind this is that you would like to draw attention to a wall that will compliment your space from the very second you walk in.

2. What other options do I have except for an accent wall?

There is so much more to painting walls than one would think. Our first instinct is always to repaint the same old accent wall. But the fun starts when you can manipulate the space by the way you paint it. For example, you can make a space look larger than it is or make it look smaller by using different painting techniques. The options are endless.

Say for instance you have a small space, you should paint all the walls and ceiling the same color, but in a light neutral tone. This will create the illusion that the space is much bigger than it actually is.
Or
If you have a very large space that feels like the halls in Sound of Music and you would like it to look smaller, you should paint all the walls and ceiling a darker but neutral colour. This will immediately make the space feel smaller than it actually is.

Maybe you have a space that is large enough, but the ceiling feels too low and you would like to create the illusion of a higher ceiling or a bigger volume space, here you should paint the walls a bit darker and leave the ceiling a lighter color.

Reversely, if the space is big enough but your ceiling is too high for your taste, paint all the walls in a light neutral color but give the ceiling a darker colour. This will create the illusion of a dropped ceiling and leave you with the feeling of a lower ceiling.

These tips are just a few basic examples for the decorating magic that can be achieved by using paint in the right way.

Below I have attached a photo I’ve found on Pinterest that visually explains what wall to paint and what effect it gives you.

I hope that this post gives you a better idea of what to do with that magic paint brush we are all dying to use, and the best part is now you won’t need to stand there and go “Inky Pinky Ponky, what wall do I paint”.

Happy painting and enjoy every creative moment with these endless possibilities.

Classic Blue… 2020 colour of the year.

“ PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue, a solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on…
Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenges us
to think more deeply, increase our prospective and open the flow of communication.”

– Leatrice Eiseman

(Executive Director of the Pantone Colour Institute)
Leatrice

Leatrice Eiseman couldn’t be more accurate about the colour blue. At first thought, it might appear as such a common shade, but our minds can explode with ideas on how to use this colour and be more creative in our space.

By considering all the different ways we can incorporate this shade in our design, we are creatively challenged to do more than just paint a wall and be on trend. It is all about creating a unique experience, finding pleasure and calmness in a space, and experiencing the eye-catching blue factor.

Blue doesn’t have to be your only hue; a splash of this colour can also make a statement.
And that dear readers is the beauty of blue. ANYTHING GOES, the options are endless.

You can do a few scatter cushions in blue, a funky statement piece which is covered in blue, a furniture piece that has been covered in blue, a big picture with blue hues. The options are endless.

House and Leisure’s Louise Zun wrote an article “ Dune Living” where she takes us through Berber Lodge situated in Marrakech, Morocco. This lodge is a very good example of how to use this classic blue by positioning a blue arm chair in the salon area. It definitely makes a statement beside the other beautiful pieces of this Moroccan style lodge.

Moving back to some local spaces, Make Studio recently designed an amazing new hotel in Oranjezight, Cape Town. Visi magazines’ Amelia Brown covered this amazing transformation. Make Studio not only used blue as a statement colour but also as a mood setting colour in some spaces. For example, in the bar area the chairs and a statement wall have been created using blue to create the calming yet spectacular emphasis. In the atrium, blue once again creates a statement in the middle of the space.

I’ve created a Pinterest board called “Something blue” where you are more than welcome to look at some amazing inspirational photos.

Take this shade, and let it inspire you. Be creative, Be different. and Have fun with BLUE!

Till next time.