Hello my friends! I hope you all had a magical holiday! Mine was very low key and ultra-local :) but still relaxing and nice to spend time with the family. And now it’s 2015. Woot woot. So excited for this year–and to kick it off, I though it would be fun (and silly!) to do some trend predictions for 2015. It’s the nature of my business that I look at images all day long. In doing so–I get pr-e-tty good at predicting trends. Although I don’t consider my self to be a big trend follower, the minute I start to see too much of something I kinda move on to the next thing. The most recent example is the dear old Fiddle Leaf Fig tree. I love a good fiddle leaf as much as the next gal, but it’s played out. They’ve started to look as predictable as an Eames rocker in a nursery. So just as a fun little exercise, I’ve put together a list of what’s OUT and IN for 2015. And here we go:
1. Goodbye Fiddle Leaf, hello Split Leaf Philodendron.
2. Goodbye ‘reclaimed’ wood. Hello bentwood. (Now I love that wood gets reclaimed–don’t get me wrong–but let’s sand it down. I’m over the look of this trite ‘washed’ color over the wood.
3. Au revoir Radiant Orchid (I was never all that into you). Bonjour blush. Come to mama.
4. Bye Bye Ball Jars. Bienvenidos ceramic canisters.
And here are a few things I LOVE, but holy smokes, they’re getting played out–and they got played out FAST and it makes me sad, but I fear that black and white beni ourain rugs (especially the ‘fake’ ones), pineapple motifs and, yes– ‘textile wall art’ are all starting to get played out. It pains me to say so it truly does…
If textile art is getting played out, what’s still a thing, you ask? Well, I’m not tired of seeing gold accessories and kilim pillows. yay.
And what’s back? After some years out of the spotlight, I’m feeling all-over patterns on furniture–like this Kelly Wearstler sofa. Also currently obsessed with all things Matisse. I believe that wicker is making a comeback (like all natural materials, in my opinion)–but reinterpreted with more modern silhouettes, and, of course, the new D’angelo album is SO good.
2015 is going to be amazing, don’t you think?
What you do think about my trend predictions? Harsh? On point? Do you agree? Disagree? Have any predictions of your own?
Image sources:
Fiddle leaf
Reclaimed wooden chair
Bentwood Chair
Wall Decal
Cement tile
Mason Jar
Gold lamp
Textile Art
Wicker Chair
Bit harsh perhaps but pretty on point I think… I’m super happy for orchid and those awful wall decals to be on their way out. Fake gaudy ball jars too, but I still love my little collection of vintage ones, will probably keep those forever! And fiddle leaf figs are everywhere these days, which is maybe sad but kinda awesome because they’re such beautiful plants. I have been keeping my eye out for a split leaf, those look pretty rad too – I don’t really think you can have too many plants… I guess at the end of the day I’m not a very trendy person, I love finding things I can love for years and years and then figuring out how to mash it all together in one happy little space!! Cheers to 2015
I agree–one cannot have too many plants! I think it’s when there is one ‘statement’ plant that is chosen in a home or business–lately *every* time is the fiddle leaf–but yes I still love it like I do all plants!!
Definitely happy to say ‘so long’ to radiant orchid and faux reclaimed wood. Here we go 2015!
I’ve also never been one to really care much for what is popular – I figure it’s my space so I’m the one that needs to like it, not everyone else, right? But you’re also spot on with all of these. I have admit I feel vindicated in seeing someone else say they are also a bit tired of mason jars and woven wall art.
Thanks, Justina! Happy Monday!
xx Kathryn
http://www.throughthethicket.ca
I’m SO tired of seeing that fiddle-leaf fig on blogs! As for wicker, I think it’s always in style due to its texture. Every room needs texture, and this is always an easy way to go. I buy indoor/outdoor wicker so it’s multipurpose for my small home.
Brenda
I agree with you- totally happy to see the decals and bells jars hit the road. Sad that textile wall art got burned out so quickly. They now seem dated instead retro- does that make sense? Ha! Still loving all the gold and kiilim pillows.
I pretty much agree with all of these. So over the radiant orchid and most reclaimed wood things… And definitely over the cheesy wall decals. I disagree with the textile art. Maybe I haven’t seen them all over the place like you, but I feel like they’re diverse enough that it could be around for a little bit.
re: those rugs… i just don’t know. i go back and forth on buying one – i think it would be so perfect for my bedroom (sorta neutral but not boring!) but i’m hesitant about getting something that seems so trendy right now. rugs are such an investment that it’s so hard to pull the trigger! sigh.
totally. And I love the rugs, really I do–but they are EVERYWHERE, right??
this list is soooo on point. I super adore speckled handmade ceramics and they’re so hot right now! I really really hope they never go away
also – where is that particular ceramic canister from?
Oh thanks for noticing that I forgot the link! It’s from here: http://shop.neighborlyshop.com/handmade-ceramic-lidded-jar/dp/2452
adding to the blog post now, too!
I mostly concur, but Justina, I have an important question—how the hell can we find split-leaf philodendrons that have an upright bushy growth habit like the one pictured? Mine are all wily pseudo-viney messes. :)
hahaha– i agree. BUUT i kinda love how bushy and wild and messy they are. hehe
I want to appreciate the investments I made in 2014 in 2015 as well. Some people can’t afford to redecorate each year. Update, yes. But throw away things from last year, wasteful. We are all entitled to our opinions. And I love your blog (always!) for inspiration! But personally, I don’t think there’s any reason to make anyone feel out of date or inadequate for the things we may have in our homes from previous years. Let’s look forward, without bashing the past! <3
Spot on!
Yes! I totally agree as well. I think if we purchase things that we truly love that those things will never go out of date–I think it’s just more that because I look at Pinterest and blogs so much etc. I start to see a lot of the same things and then long to see something less expected, feel me?
I totally agree about the pineapples and textile hangings! I was so sad when I started seeing them all over pinterest because they will always be my favorites. I think I’ll probably just cling to them anyway even if everyone else is overdoing it. I’m so excited about modern wicker coming in and bright abstracts like Matisse. Thanks for making your blog such a breath of fresh air! I keep coming back to get more ideas for turning my little beach house into a jungalow. ;)
A lot of things in the “out” or “played out” categories are in my house and I’m perfectly happy with them. IMO they are classic and will serve me for years to come. I love your use of color and wild-ness in your jungalow, but your declarations today bothers me a little.
Hi Amanda, classics are classics–and the stuff you love is the stuff you love!! And I think that’s what makes decor fun. I certainly have plenty of items in my home that I think a lot of designers would consider ‘out’ or no no’s — my ‘played out’ list is really just stuff I’m tired of seeing in photoshoots all the time, or things that were funky and cool and handmade two years ago and are now in the box stores–but what makes home deocr so great, IMO is that we all like different stuff :)
I see your point about photo shoots! I think I was understanding a different way than you meant! XO Amanda
Justina, I just found your blog today {via West Elm Insta} — I’m in love. I just moved into a new home and I can’t wait to dig into your site for inspiration. Thanks for keepin’ it real, love this post.
xo sherrie
Welcome! Thanks for the love!
I was looking for a fiddle fig a while back, couldn’t find one, and instead settled on a split leaf. Looks like I’m all set for 2015! Both plants are nice though. Also, yay wicker! That’s a great chair pictured there.
Interesting! I’m a fan of the cement tiles over cheesy decals.
Completely agree with the pineapple getting played out!
Yes yes yes to all of it 100%! And, the Split Leaf Philodendron is way easier to keep alive :)
I agree with most of these, though it’s more “never liked it in the first place” then “played out” for my tastes. We painted our new house in several almost-whites and I’m currently trying to find the perfect blushy shade for the last room.
One exception: I just don’t think that a plant can ever go out of style. I love them all (and hoard them all) and would be sad to see someone consider them a trend to be discarded.
What about Terrariums…are those in or out?
d’angelo FTW, always ;)
I couldn’t agree more with most of this list….especially about the rug. My heart will always love kilim anything. For Like Ever…oh and speaking of, THAT print is soooooo out.
You have good thing at this point.|
My fiddle leaf fig has been happy for a year now, but I love the idea of getting him a more tropical looking friend! I love how large plants look planted in baskets so I went on the hunt for the perfect one. I did a round-up here… http://fortandfield.blogspot.com/2017/07/potting-fiddleleaf-fig-in-basket.html