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2018 Trend Forecast: Tailored simplicity

Explore the dramatic tonal palettes and refined details of our second trend
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Tonal Palettes combine with form and the use of industrial materials to punctuate refined interior details.

Each element creates drama, from the bold use of colour to the architectural lighting, which become works of art. “Contrast is key,” says HB editor-in-chief Wendy Moore. “Inky black versus crisp white; panoramic scenes versus graphic prints; soft textures versus brittle metallics.”

 

2018 Trend Forecast | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
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“This bold trend is perfectly suited to urban environments, with accessories spare but high impact”

Imogene Abady, HB Creative Director
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Tactile fabrics like velvet are complemented by sharp tailoring, simple forms and punches of glamour.

2018 Trend Forecast | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
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