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Trend Inspiration From New York Fashion Week

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featuring “An Open Heart” by Liz Jardine alt v 1

New York Fashion Week 2019 wrapped up in September and there were some runway trends for the upcoming year that caught our eye.  It’s no surprise that the relationship between fashion and interiors is a close one, so these fashion trends can easily be applied to create unique spaces.  We wanted to highlight a few of our favorite runway styles and how they can find a home in your wall decor!

BOLD: Prints & Patterns

Bold patterns are trending on the runways and on our walls!  From polka dots to rose prints to black & white graphic prints, we are drawing from this high-fashion inspiration and predicting bold patterns to be big in wall decor this coming year.  Bold printed wallpaper and wallcovering have become very popular, and it looks to be an interior trend that will continue to grow in 2020.

BRIGHT: Citrus-Inspired Colors

Citrus-inspired colors are brightening up wardrobes and interiors!  Refreshing colors such as lime green, tangy tangerine, and not-so-mellow yellow made a statement on the catwalks and are sure to make a splash in decor for a bright and colorful 2020.  Decorating with these trendy highlighter hues can be as easy as hanging the perfect eye-catching artwork on your walls!

CLASSIC: All White Suit

The all-white suit continues to be a chic fashion staple and this past New York Fashion Week, designers were taking it to the next level with sultry cutouts and unique silhouettes.   This clean, classic, and structured runway trend took a more relaxed, stylized vibe this year and it can easily transition to interior design and decor.  Whether you want an all-white space or just some neutral decor, wall art in this pared-down color palette can be the stylized, unique accent piece you need!

The fashion and design industries are continually influencing each other and we love looking to the fashion world for inspiration!

The images featured above are available in our Print-On-Demand collection.  Some areas of our website are password-protected. If you are a member of the trade but don’t have full access to our website, www.thirdandwall.com, please contact us at customerservice@thirdandwall.com.

Contemporary Figurative Art

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featuring “Remembering You” by Lisa Ridgers

Are you looking to make an impact with your wall art?  One popular décor trend that can do just that is contemporary figurative art. In a variety of artistic styles, figurative artwork can add whimsical flair or a modern touch to any interior.  While it doesn’t always mean artwork of people, figurative art often takes human form.  With its representational approach, figurative imagery can be simple line sketches or bold abstracted figures.  We love how contemporary figurative art decor can add fresh takes on classic subjects that feel familiar!

Figurative art can elevate a space and a female figure can add a feminine touch.  One room that is a perfect spot for artwork of figures, and even nude art, is the bathroom.  This classic art theme, whether realistic or impressionistic, can complement any design style!

The images featured above are available in our Print-On-Demand collection.  Some areas of our website are password-protected. If you are a member of the trade but don’t have full access to our website, www.thirdandwall.com, please contact us at customerservice@thirdandwall.com.

Go Wild: Animal Decor

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featuring photography by Marika Moffitt
“Leopard” alt v 30 by Ruth Fromstein

Adding animal prints and imagery to spaces continues to be a popular decor trend, and one that we love!  This trend can fit any design style and can be as bold as you want.  Neutrally-toned western-inspired imagery can complete a modern farmhouse or boho design; a bright watercolor sea creature is a sweet addition to any wall, and; wild life artwork can be paired perfectly with fierce animal prints and saturated tones.  Celebrate your own pet by hanging similar artwork of them on your walls or just add imagery of your favorite animal!

Horses and Farm Animals

It’s no surprise that horse imagery is one of the most popular animal decor trends.  Whether your space is sleek and modern, rustic and Southwest-inspired, or a cozy farmhouse feel, images of horses, longhorns, deer and farm animals can add the finishing touches to your design.  You are sure to find animal artwork that suits your style and color palette!

Under The Sea

Artwork of ocean life can bring a coastal decor element to your room.  With imagery in different styles, sea creatures can add some relaxing or playful vibes to your design.  Mix them with a nautical-inspired space, a modern style, or a calm neutral space for a splash of the sea!

Wild Life

Take a walk on the wild side!  Wild life imagery can add a modern, global-inspired touch to your walls.  Mix it with a zebra print rug, deep jewel tones, or a mostly-neutral room for instant glam or a subtle cool flair.

Pet Friendly & Feathered Friends

The animal decor trend would not be complete without including artwork of dogs, cats, and birds.  The decor of furry and feathered friends can be a sweet addition to any space.  Whether you are inspired by your own pet or not, hanging some cute animal imagery can brighten your wall!

The images featured above are available in our Print-On-Demand collection.  Some areas of our website are password-protected. If you are a member of the trade but don’t have full access to our website, www.thirdandwall.com, please contact us at customerservice@thirdandwall.com.

Commercial Design Trends

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In commercial design, function, practicality, and style all align to create an environment tailored to the needs and culture of the business it represents.  With personal spending trends moving more and more toward travel, experiences, and comfort, every environment, whether it is where you work, sleep or explore, is rich with design potential. Because of this, creating a functional and impactful place to work or stay is becoming a larger focus for many companies.

featuring “Concentric I” by Dina D’Argo

The design and décor of an office space can not only create an impression of the business by capturing their culture and vibe, but also be a place both employees and clients really enjoy spending time. In hospitality and hotel design, interiors create a welcoming environment for guests as a home-away-from-home and we are seeing commercial designs taking a few tips from this approach.  As we’ll discuss below, this comfort-of-home feel can be seen reflected by creating soothing green spaces and bold walls while still meeting its functional needs.  We’ve noticed a few popular commercial design & décor trends and wanted to highlight them!

1. A Nod To Nature

Although it’s not exactly a new trend, more and more commercial spaces are giving a nod to nature in their design elements.  Whether it involves using naturally sourced, sustainable materials or adding green to their spaces, commercial design is embracing biophilic design and bringing the outdoors in.  Foliage and greenery can freshen up an interior and help boost productivity in an office space.  Just adding pops of green on the walls with paint color, landscape imagery, or some botanical artwork brings a calming and natural style to a welcoming space!

2. Comfort Is Key

In rising commercial design trends, comfort is key.  Designs are focusing on an at-home feeling with eclectic elements and lots of character.  They are including communal spaces that feel like living areas and adding local influence to reflect the culture.  Contrasting colors and vivid patterns are creating warm, relaxed, and inviting spaces in commercial design.  We love how unique and textured wall decor can liven up a cozy atmosphere!

featuring “Soft Views III” by Lisa Ridgers

3. Bold Walls

Wall décor can help create a lasting first impression in a commercial space! Diverse wall treatments are a popular wall décor trend with bold wallcoverings and alternative substrates for wall art.  Abstract artwork in metal, acrylic, or wood is adding a textured contemporary flair to commercial and hospitality design.  Hanging eye-catching elements on the walls creates a dynamic space and a one-of-a-kind style!

featuring “London Calling” by Liz Jardine

Whether you want to feel soothed, wowed, engaged or a balance of all of these and more, there are some really fun things happening with modern commercial design!

Decor Trend: Moody Photography

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featured photograph by Keith Morgan

Fine art photography can be just what your walls need, and one decor trend that has caught our eye is large statement ‘moody’ photography.  High-contrast photographs of landscapes, vistas, and still-life subjects are adding extra drama and sophistication to spaces.  Typically in muted tones or black and white, moody photography can act as a neutral piece in your space, despite being so striking.  We love how the vivid contrast in soft neutrals makes these images both bold and understated.

Black and white photographs are a classic wall decor trend that can make an impact in any design style and space.  The moody style of large-scale photographs can add a contemporary element to your interiors and complete your design.  Whether you are designing with a monochromatic look or want an eye-catching neutral art piece in a colorful room, moody photography can add a stunning statement to any room!

The images featured above are available in our Print-On-Demand collection.  Some areas of our website are password-protected. If you are a member of the trade but don’t have full access to our website, www.thirdandwall.com, please contact us at customerservice@thirdandwall.com.