As the coronation starts the new era, so too does it dictate the trends, so why not add a bit of opulence into your home. Royal influences can be seen as far back as the Georgian period, but capitalise on the stylists that have remained in vogue for the royals over the years. We’ve teamed up with Luxury Flooring to take a look at royal inspired trends.
In the era of a new monarch, we’re all looking for a little more luxury in our lives – and our homes. If you want to add a bit of opulence to your home this regal season, then look no further! We’ve come up with a handy guide of all things regal so you can add some grandeur into your daily life – and it’s not all thrones and crowns, either.
Flooring
Flooring is a great place to start when you’re trying to create a royal feel. Layering is such an important part of this style and starting with the floor really gives you a great idea of what you can achieve in the space.
Flooring can really set the tone, or give you a blank canvas to work with – although blank canvases may not be something you’d envisage for this style. Should you opt for feature wallpaper (or even a feature ceiling) then a more conservative flooring approach like oak flooring will fit nicely.
As suppliers of fine flooring, however, we love to build style looks from the floor up. No flooring will ever be more regal than Versailles style parquet. This gorgeous style is inspired by the original 16th century flooring from the Palace of Versailles which influenced royal interior design across Europe.
Colour Schemes
To truly invoke the royal feeling that comes with this style there are certain colours which work better.
Trending colours in both fashion and interior design that are livening up the previously minimalist palette are the jewel tones; ruby reds, sapphire blues, emerald greens, ambers, teals and aquamarines.
The way that colour is used also plays a part in creating this theme. Try ‘Colour drenching’ – using the same colour on multiple surfaces/room items to create a courageous yet classic vibe.
Furniture
Gorgeous, traditional pieces of furniture fit well in this style. You can take a more British approach with Chesterfield sofas, or a more Regency style with chaise longues and ornate ottomans. Because of the maximalist element you can mix and match these styles to create a regal effect that knows no bounds.
Fixtures and Fittings
Embellishments really make this style shine and these little details cannot be skimped on! Metallics are big, so if you’re feeling bold why not go for some gold bathroom taps, a crystal chandelier or an oversized ornate mirror?
You can really use the fixtures and fittings to display your personality, and they offer the opportunity to get as ostentatious as you like without overpowering the room.
Historically, Maximalist households would have a ‘cabinet of curiosity’ which was essentially a dresser with a collection of interesting keepsakes – often collected from around the world and showcased to display wealth.
Nowadays, this kind of bric-a-brac display can look a bit cluttered unless done extremely well. The infamous royal interior designer, David Hicks, used to recommend having a table in which to hold these things but to keep them all the same. For example, if you collect Faberge eggs, put them all together on one stand. Or, if trinket boxes are your thing then gather them together. Or, framed photographs. Keep multiples of one thing together so that the impact of the collection is still felt in a grand way but it remains cohesive and classy.
