Blue jeans, baby – an unexpected home trend for 2017
Jeans, denim, blues, whatever you call them– the denim trend in fashion is at an all-time high for 2017.
While every woman’s denim collection should consist of the classics like simple skinny jeans, a great pair of flares, and your go-to comfy jeans, it never hurts to add a trend-driven style to your rotation each season…think patched over, fringed hem or ripped. No other textile has the iconic status of denim, the most worn fabric of all times. Surprisingly, the sturdy material has also become one of the year’s biggest home and interior trends, so bust the blue jeans out of the closet and test the fit in your home! Inspired by the diversity of the authentic garment, Desso®, now stocked by FloorworX, has launched a new carpet tile called Jeans, which forms part of the Essentials collection.
With Essentials, Desso® wants to pay a tribute to classic designs through temporary interpretations of iconic textiles. In such a collection, a product inspired by one of the most popular fabrics cannot be excluded. The creative and dynamic Jeans range enables designers and architects to create a characteristic look in an interior suited for a more informal look. The range features six stunning denim-inspired shades in three different structures to zone or create large spaces through different textures and subtle patterns. From a light stonewashed effect to a distinct denim woven look, designers can coordinate and contrast in three different pattern combinations to set a dynamic tone in the workplace. The Essentials collection’s timeless, minimalistic design comes standard with an EcoBase™ backing that contains upcycled re-engineered calcium carbonate (chalk) from local drinking water companies.
“I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity.” Yves Saint-Laurent, and with him many others, knew how to appreciate the powerful and practical look of denim. Jeans have an unmistakable and unique identity. This season, denim’s casual, inviting warmth has translated equally from the wardrobe, to the floor; up against the wall; onto the dining table; into the living room, and even inside the bedroom. Heleen van Gent, creative director of Dulux’s Global Aesthetics Centre, said: “Our review of international architecture, fashion and design trends revealed that blue is the colour of the moment.
“To make it relevant for your home, the team chose a blue that works well in a kitchen as it does in a bedroom. Denim Drift is the must-have colour for 2017.”
According to Dulux, Denim Drift, is a beautiful, timeless and versatile grey-blue that takes on a different characteristic depending on how it’s used, perfectly capturing the mood of the moment and embodying our lives for 2017. The accompanying palette of tonal blue shades creates a truly accessible range that can be easily translated into architecture and interior decorating. Versatile, durable, comfortable, and stylish, this “almost-neutral” hue is not only the ultimate wardrobe chameleon, but plays well with other colours and gives even the most iconic designs a fresh spin.
These are our denim décor picks for the “Shop the Trend” feature:If you’re really into the idea of denim-based decor, waste no time in making it the statement center of your home with a denim couch or chaise lounge.Bring the café vibe home with a denim apron, and find your inner barista.It turns out that denim’s sturdy surface is ideal for use as a rug since wear and tear over time only aids in making it look cooler.Want to dip your toe into the denim trend? Try strategically placed denim accent pillows around your house – that way, you nail the trend without going overboard or committing to something that you might get tired of in a few months.Another easy and hassle-free way to incorporate the denim trend into your home is to use denim tablecloths, placemats, or table runners to complete an au natural look for the dining room.
1. Hugo Denim Scatter Cushion from The Bedroom Shop Online R519 2. Colour Block Embroidery Scatter Cushion 50x50cm from Woolworths R330 3. Shimmersoft Steel Blue throw from Volpes R399 4. Lace & Denim Chokers 2-Pack from Woolworths R79.99 5. Denim Vest from Countryroad R699 6. Patchwork Boyfriend Jeans from Woolworths R650 7. Venjan Tan & Denim from Call it Spring R999 8. Vienna 2 Seater Sleeper couch from CORICRAFT R5995 9. Denim oven glove from @Home Livingspace R99 10. Velvety soft chenille solid denim 60x120cm bathmat from @Home Livingspace R349 11. Belmont Wingback Chair from Block and Chisel R4995 12. Zoya Pouf from Block and Chisel R1295 13. DESSO Jeans carpet range 8812 from FloorworX POA 14. DESSO Jeans carpet range 8905 from FloorworX POA 15. DESSO Jeans carpet range 8903 from FloorworX POA 16. If you’re really into the idea of denim-based decor, waste no time in making it the statement center of your home with a denim couch or chaise lounge.Bring the café vibe home with a denim apron, and find your inner barista.It turns out that denim’s sturdy surface is ideal for use as a rug since wear and tear over time only aids in making it look cooler.Want to dip your toe into the denim trend? Try strategically placed denim accent pillows around your house – that way, you nail the trend without going overboard or committing to something that you might get tired of in a few months.Another easy and hassle-free way to incorporate the denim trend into your home is to use denim tablecloths, placemats, or table runners to complete an au natural look for the dining room. Stoneware Round Denim Platter from Woolies R499.
