HOME DECORTRENDS FOR 2020

the hottest Spruce up your space with our expert tips from interior designer Karin Bohn pg.12

Practical ways to focus on wellness and self-care pg. 17

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lemon and lavender

buttermilk cake pg. 10

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15 FINISHING TOUCHES Find out what textures and

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this issue’s cover feature

inside Vancouver-based

interior designer Karin Bohn's

office (houseofbohn.com).

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Interior designer Karin Bohn shares an inside look at the hottest decor trends for the year ahead

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W hether you call it modern eclecticism, or soft

maximalism, one thing is clear: the hottest look for 2020 is a swerve from the minimalist homes that have been dominating the design world the past few years. Of course we still love a Scandinavian-modern space, but we’re also ready for rooms that trade in austere cool and clean lines for something warmer and more lively; ones that celebrate rich textures and colour galore, and prioritize pieces with a story over ones that perfectly match.

No one is ready to embrace this change more than Karin Bohn. Between the luxury condos, chic restaurants and sleek offices she designs with her firm House of Bohn, the Vancouver-based interior designer has had ample experience translating design trends into everyday contexts, and has come up with a key rule of thumb that’s right in line with the new maximalist aesthetic: There are no rules.

“A home should be curated, not contrived,” says Bohn. “You can get away from being matchy-matchy when you’re

focused on how a space is going to feel. When I hear the phrase, ‘but that doesn’t go!’ I always disagree.” A through-line of texture or a consistent colour story can tie even the most experimental collection of styles together, and open up the opportunity for beautiful possibilities.

If you’re looking for an on-point example of modern eclecticism, look no further than the palm-print powder rooms at the Vietnamese eatery or the brick-lined-Australia-meets-L.A. hair salon Bohn recently designed. Her style takes its cues

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from global sources, which naturally brings a sense of warmth and history to a space.

“Inspiration comes in from all over the world,” says Bohn. “It’s such an exciting time in design because we’re mixing different styles from different cultures, via textiles or pottery or furniture. What’s happening in Japan, or China or Europe, it’s all very delicious right now.”

Ready to throw the rules out the window and get playful with your space? Here are Bohn’s favourite trends to inspire for 2020.

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BOLD, BEAUTIFUL COLOUR Bold colour and colour blocking may

be a reaction to the white-and-grey

palettes of the past few years, but

that doesn’t mean we’re not all in

with the darker, richer tones that

are trending now: think burnt

orange, deep dusty rose, navies

and mustards. “People are just

ready to be playful with their

interiors,” says Bohn.

RATTAN REVIVALChalk up the resurgence of interest

in rattan and caning to that global

inspiration—think colonial Indian screens,

Parisian café chairs or woven Caribbean

patio seating. The natural texture is neutral

enough to work in (and add a textural

warmth to) modern or traditional settings.

“I’m seeing rattan everywhere,” says Bohn.

“It’s such a beautiful, practical material.”

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SCULPTURAL CHICMove over, clean lines: modern furniture design is

about to break the modernist mould. “We’re getting

away from really balanced and symmetrical interiors

and becoming more asymmetrical and little more

curvaceous or round,” explains Bohn. “It’s really pretty

and a little softer.” Watch for curved sectionals or

spherical accent chairs, and even kitchen islands with

rounded corners or arches for corridors and hallways.

Noguchi Freeform sofa ($2,655 CAD)

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West Elm Fluted planters

(from $40 CAD)

Bungalow Rose Hirst Rattan

Petal Open Frame headboard

($780 CAD)

NATURE CALLS“I think we’re just really loving our connection to

nature,” says Bohn of the ongoing obsession with

houseplants and greenery. “We all want to feel like

our indoor spaces have a connection to outdoor.”

Hanging plants, layers of leafy greens and clustered

plant stands are easy ways to embrace this look, but

if you have a black thumb, no fear: a

giant cactus mural, like the one

Bohn has in her own boardroom

(pictured right), requires

no watering.

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REEDING RAINBOWSleek but textural, vertical tiling, wood

reeding and even reeded glass finishes

are popping up everywhere to draw

the eye upward and add depth and

dimension to a room. “I think what I

love about reeding is that you have a

sense of architecture,” says Bohn. “It’s

new and fresh but also has a bit of a

retro, ’70s vibe to it.” Try it in a wood

grain on a wall application, or on the

front of a cabinet painted in a serene

matte grey.

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Three fresh textures and materials trending now

F TRENDY TERRAZZOFrom large format to small speckles, terrazzo scales up

or down with ease. The speckled surface brings a playful,

informal quality to all sorts of spaces, and the colour options

are endless.

BOHN SAYS “It’s got a retro vibe but it’s still fresh and

modern. Terrazzo is so playful.”

HOW TO USE IT Terrazzo’s perfect for flooring (the durable,

forgiving texture works wonders in high-traffic areas), but

it’s pretty enough to be the star on kitchen countertops or

backsplashes.

F COLOURFUL NATURAL STONEWhite marble has been the hot material for a few years,

but now the trend is evolving into more colourful territory,

with pink marble and blue-undertone stones popping up in

projects and making a splash with a playful sophistication.

BOHN SAYS “It’s like nature’s art piece. You’ve got that

beautiful veining and movement.”

HOW TO USE IT Stone is a natural fit for the kitchen or

bathroom, but can work on the surface of furniture, like a

coffee or dining table, too.

F MODERN METALLICSBrushed golds and champagne golds with a natural patina

work beautifully in modern or traditional spaces alike,

adding a subtle sparkle without being overbearing.

BOHN SAYS “Metallics aren’t going anywhere. They’re

really timeless, especially when you get away from the shiny

to more muted finishes.”

HOW TO USE IT Go high-impact with a bold, gold hood fan,

or keep it subtle with metal detailing at the base of a table

or along a kitchen counter.

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Structube Polly velvet

dining chair in green

($79 CAD), Burritt Bros

Zoe Pawlak Utah rug

(price on request)