Urban style celebrates everything you love about the city with furnishings that feature textured fabrics, reclaimed wood and industrial details. Rooms also have a sense of energy and adventure, and eclectic collections from your travels and life are on display. This season’s urban style is inspired by the explorer, as a result global and casual touches provide a worldly point of view. Here are three new urban trends to incorporate in your urban home.
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Color
First of all, look for colors pulled from a fall sunset and sky. Key shades are blue and copper that add a rich element to the style that’s known for its raw energy.
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Texture
Next, go for rustic and mature home furnishings with exposed steel and distressed wood. The result is an industrial twist to your style.
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Comfort
Finally, while urban rooms have attitude, they’re also inviting and comfortable. Look for deep seating that also features box and rolled arms.
An urban style home is like the James Dean of design—leather, rugged finishes and an attitude that feels like the city. This distinctive look was born decades ago in Europe when artists turned abandoned factories into expansive spaces that would showcase their artwork. You don’t have to live in a warehouse space to enjoy the style, though; its signature characteristics can be easily incorporated into your suburban home. Here’s how:
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1. Stick with neutrals
Colors such as black, white or brown will offset the hard materials used in an urban style home. Paint your walls in the same color family as your furniture. If you have brown furniture, consider a dark taupe or chocolate paint. Black furniture looks great against grey walls.
2. Look for natural materials
Recycled or repurposed items give the rooms in an urban style home a reclaimed feel. Tables made of wood, metal or glass can be great additions. For upholstered furniture, stick to leather, canvas or other natural textures.
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3. Use texture for wall coverings
Weathered brick walls are an urban style home signature, but if your home doesn’t have this detail you can get a similar feel by using sheets of stainless steel, exposed beams or planks of reclaimed wood on the walls. Sealed concrete floors are also a great look. Cloak them with a neutral area rug, or choose hardwood flooring for a warmer look.
4. Keep accessories to a minimum
Consider tone-on-tone art, such as a black and white print in a room with black furniture or sepia prints in a room with brown furnishings. Or create a splash of color with one bold accent. Use lighting with an industrial feel, such as pendant lights or floor lamps made of unusual materials. You can also use accessories, such as a faux fur throw, to soften the lines and materials of your seating.
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5. Create a single focal point
Use wall art sparingly. A large canvas with a bold abstract or geometric design will make an impact. You can also incorporate a statue or waterfall. Or if your view is outstanding let that be the center of attention.
6. Keep windows bare
Urban style focuses on the architectural details of your home. If you have gorgeous windows, let them be seen and leave the window coverings for your bedroom. If you’re concerned about privacy, use coverings that match the color of the walls.
Urban style for Fall 2017 gets touch of industrial and vintage finishes as well as new silhouettes. Look for soft angles, classic lines and some storied patterns, such as houndstooth and tweed. You’ll love the ability to bring in things that offer a sense of history and purpose, as well as accents that are unexpected.
