These are the decorating tips you can find in Euskalduna this weekend

This issue, as a novel and trendy space, people who are keen on decoration and interior design cannot miss it. Leading experts in the field will give presentations in which they will provide the keys to achieving a comfortable home, correct lighting, good distribution or the correct use of colour. At Bizkaia Dmoda we would not miss this event, but first we would like to chat with the two invited speakers, interior designers Andoni Diaz and Natalia Zubizarreta, previewing the ten decor trends that will give a decisive look to your home Feel:

– Geometric characters:«Geometry has become a trend. Wooden slats are once again used to cover walls or headboards as they add warmth and character to a space. This geometric pattern is also followed in the wallpaper. Ceramicists are abandoning smooth shapes in favor of tile designs that are herringbones, diamonds, squares and even rectangles, but with textured finishes and large reliefs to create these geometric shapes,” interior designer Antoni Di Andoni Diaz explained.

– The rise of micro-mortars: “The microcement used many years ago has been replaced by micromortar, a lime-based finish through which a warm Mediterranean minimalism can be achieved. It is also known as Mortex and is a registered brand of its manufacturer For one, it is more waterproof and durable than microcement and is already starting to be seen in commercial premises in Bilbao. It is used on walls, floors or ceilings to create a sense of continuity as it does not Any type of joint and can be adhered to all types of materials from tiles to bricks or cement,” said the president of the official General Council of the Spanish Academy of Decorators and Interior Designers.

– earth color: «Earth tones very much exist because it connects us to nature. The reign of clay tones continues, but the big trend is terracotta at its most orange, earthy, tile-like hue. We see it in textiles, furniture, floors and even walls,” Diaz said.

–everything is green: “This color fills kitchen walls, ceilings and furniture because it brings us back to nature and brings a sense of well-being,” says Vizcaya interior designer Natalia Zubizarreta.

– Walnut is back: “We’ve been using light woods like beech and oak for years, but walnut is back and walnut disappeared from our imagination with the advent of Nordic style. It’s no longer as shiny as it was 40 years ago , but gives a very matte and natural finish. In spacious and bright homes it can be used on the floor, because although it is dark, it always gives an elegant feel. In an apartment , it can be integrated into some furniture, such as TVs, because now they are low and small, very different from the furniture of our grandmothers that covered the entire wall,” explains Andoni Diaz.

– Furniture with legs: “Maybe it’s also for practicality, since everyone has a Roomba in their home these days, but furniture with legs is very popular. Aesthetically, they’re lighter and the space looks bigger because you can still see underneath the furniture. floor,” Diaz said. This trend also extends to sofas: “Sofa legs are getting smaller, only 10 to 15 centimeters, because visually they look lighter.”

– lamp as sculpture: “Chandeliers and headlights are increasingly appearing in homes as if they are a desirable object. They add a lot of character and decorate everything from halls and living rooms to kitchens and even offices. Velvet Lamp Shades Lamps are also popular, a trend coming back from the 1970s,” says Zubizzarreta.

– terrazzo age

: “White kitchens remain the most popular, but many add special touches to dangerous countertops, such as imitation terrazzo, a traditional Venetian floor made of marble and stone joined with mortar,” explains the academy director . Interior decorators and designers in Bizkaia. In recent years, terrazzo has become a source of inspiration for designers and interior designers, available in many versions and variations. This remarkable material of the 1970s is also making a strong comeback, “in coated bathrooms, walls and floors”.

– travertine marble: «Travertine marble is also the material of the moment. This porous, sand-colored surface is used for floors, walls and furniture. For kitchen countertops and showers, it is common to choose tiles that imitate this material, but preferably very successful so that they do not look fake,” says interior designer Natalia Zubizarreta.

–Curved furniture: “This year’s furniture has curves, even kitchen furniture has rounded corners. In addition, dining room sideboards, side tables or coffee tables, armchairs, sofas… are all becoming curved. These organic, seventies-style The shape creates a sense of tranquility, promotes circulation of the space, makes it appear larger, and softens the room,” explains Zubizzarreta.

– polished gold: “Polished gold is a matt gold that has long been used in faucets, but now we can also see it in the outline of shower screens. It is also used in door handles, fittings and kitchen handles. They are gold, There’s no gloss, giving it a ‘vintage’ feel,” Diaz said.