As expected, last month’s imm Cologne International Furniture Exhibition delineated design trends that will influence this year’s modern interiors and may even spill-over into the future if they have the snow-ball success that’s often observed at these shows.
Spa inspired bedroom/bathroom decor
Sayonara Leather Bed by Gamma Arredamenti
Dark wood in combination with glass and stainless steel
Selex Rex platform bed by Milmueble
The first part of every February is all about Valentine’s Day; a time of the year during which everywhere you look, you get looked back by really adorable “hugs and kisses” which seems to be the defining symbol of what love has been diluted to. But what falls through the cracks while we commemorate love’s annual fête, is the fact that love, devotion and desire are celebrated every day if we are fortunate to have someone to celebrate it with. And the most natural place to celebrate this incredible gift is none other than the bedroom where our most intimate and intricate moments are shared. Far from corny, a modern bedroom décor that could pass for a Valentine’s day theme, is really a tour de force for everything that is sensual and sensory.
Our picks for the dream lover’s nest bedroom suited to celebrate love every day of the year include:
Truly cosmopolitan, and not just in the ultra trendy fashion: the color white is still dominating modern bedroom interiors in 2011. In the global perspective, it represents purity, simplicity, vigor and luminosity. On a micro-level, its sundry disposition allows it to be realized through myriad of stylistic interpretations; from subtle and elegant to puristic and minimal. But regardless of how and in what form the color white is used, the resulting design is demonstrative of remarkable taste.
2011 White Modern Bedroom Design
An example of a modern bedroom all dressed in white dictates the combination of the following crucial ingredients. Zipper leather platform bed by Gamma International, People wall unit by Pianca, Thriller floor lamp, Sylvester chaise lounge, Mosaic floor mirror and Baum clothes stand by Cattelan Italia.
Soothing colors scheme
Color is known to affect the mood, and has powerful spiritual, psychological and physiological capacities. Select colors that are neutral like rich chocolates, elegant creams and warm copper to generate a calming atmosphere. Selex Brisa platform bed by Milmueble in wenge and ebony lacquer is a great example of a rich, earthy and neutral palette with powerful and relaxing qualities. As for an accent color, use pinks, reds, deep burgundies and even purples as these are the colors that symbolize love.
Selex Brisa platform bed by Milmueble
Proper bedroom layout
The bed should be as far away from the door as possible, usually at the opposite end of the room. Do not position the bed directly under a ceiling fan or heavy beam and try to avoid putting the headboard directly under the window. Footboard is not desired either as it hinders on positive energy. Most importantly, make sure that your feet are not facing the door (that is the death position in Asian cultures) and leave enough room around the bed for energy to flow freely, and for convenience. See Crono Leather Bedroom Set by Doimo for layout example.
Crono Bedroom Set by Doimo
Panama Collection by Gamma Arredamenti is a sophisticated display of design ingenuity packaged in a way that effortlessly compliments modern interiors and offers undeniable comfort and ergonomic support. Panama Collection is a part of Gamma’s high-end Dandy line paralleling its authentic Italian design, versatility and agility.
Panama Collection includes sofas, sectionals and a bed all of which are stamped with its original fold-over backrests and in the case of the seating elements also the armrests. Both the Panama sofa and the Panama sectional encourage maximum spatial utilization and offer the ability to customize the seating experience per the focal point of the person occupying it.
Additionally, Panama’s seating pieces present a striking visual, anchored by sleek chrome metal legs, the variation of its back and arms creates an almost avant-garde façade, where there are no straight lines that are unwanted and where the horizon fluctuates between high and low parallels for additional drama.
