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2018 Trend Forecast: Global Pattern

This eclectic style references many cultures, blending modern profiles with rich colour
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Rich red, burnt orange and sublime ochre reference the desert and the Australian landscape, localising this look.  Embrace the opulence of woven textiles, hand-painted tiles and detailed inlay in a celebration of culture.

“This look is a real wake up call for the soul. I love that you can add your own personality to it”

John Mangila, Stylist
2018 Trend Forecast: Global pattern | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
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“This trend throws modern rules out the window, referencing the sumptuous interiors and rich patterns of the Ottoman Empire,” say HB editor in chief Wendy Moore. Lush velvets, luxurious silks; plenty of pattern for soft furnishings; metallics and chunky ceramics for accessories… more is more!

2018 Trend forecast: Global Pattern | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Chris Warnes)
2018 Trend forecast: Global pattern | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Chris Warnes)

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