How to Create a Graphic Home Interior

This season is all about making a statement with bold GRAPHIC prints and designs that will create a focal point in any interior space. From abstract artwork to vivid prints and patterns this trend is sure to transform even the most minimal interior into an artistic and colourful space. Graphic designs work well on walls and flooring or can be showcased in your soft furnishings and accessories for a more subtle take on this unique look.

Graphic walls can be easily achieved using a selection of bold colours and paint techniques or striking wallpapers that will highlight a large feature wall or emphasise an alcove or recess space. Select matt primary colours such as red and blue or opt for more neon shades such as orange, yellow and pink that will create impact on your chosen wall. For a retro inspired design then paint each wall in a solid block of colour, ensuring that every wall is a different colour.

You can also partner this technique with one wallpapered wall in a bold monochrome design or a psychedelic geometric patterned print. If you prefer a more contemporary look then paint vertical or horizontal stripes of varying sizes on your chosen wall using a rainbow of colours for a vibrant and striking finish.

If your interior is already neutral or you wish to highlight a bold painted feature wall, why not select an arrangement of artwork and frames that will create visual detail above a seating area, fireplace or bed frame. For maximum impact select a single canvas or large framed picture in a modern and colourful abstract or geometric design or opt for classic prints by artists such as Picasso and Matisse that will compliment the graphic shapes and colours of this trend.

For a more chic and sophisticated look select a variety of monochrome frames in different shapes and sizes and use to form a scatter style arrangement on the wall. Frame an array of prints that include chevrons and stripes and pair with contemporary portraits or graphic novel posters for a sleek and chic interior design.

Wall tiles and flooring are a simple way to create a graphic style in your home interior and work particularly well in living room, kitchen and bathroom areas. For a classic yet striking look then select monochrome tiles in geometric prints that will create a sense of texture along your floor space.

Chevron designs are a hot trend for 2016 and are sure to compliment both modern and retro home interiors. For a more bold and striking design opt for vintage 1950s style tiles in vibrant yellow, orange, blue and purple and place around a bath, or oven splash back area and co-ordinate with retro Bakelite kitchen and bathroom accessories for a bold and colourful finish.

Cushions, rugs and upholstery are a simple and cost effective way of introducing this trend into your current home interior. Select a large rug that features bold shapes such as triangles and hexagons or more abstract paint splash or scribble style patterns in either black and white or neon colour palettes. Update a plain sofa or seating area with a selection of graphic cushions and don’t be afraid to mix and match your designs for added texture.

Place monochrome geometric designs alongside modern ‘quote’ cushions and comic book or pop art images for a unique and funky finish. Graphic upholstery will create a zoned area of pattern and colour in your chosen room and is a great way of incorporating an accent colour into your interior space. Select a fun and funky fabric in monochrome or bold primary colours that features abstract cartoon or impressionist style designs or select more vintage style 1950s patterns that will look great on a retro hanging orb or egg chair.

Furniture and accessories can also be used to showcase this trend by selecting unique furniture shapes and styles and colourful ornamentation that will create a visual focal point in any room of the home. Tables are a popular furniture item in the graphic interior trend as they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Select oval or round tables with angular legs or hexagonal shaped designs with metallic or monochrome aspects or graphic decoupage detailing that will create a statement in the centre of a living room or dining room area.

They can be teamed with Eames style dining chairs or contemporary sofas for a co-ordinating look and finish. When it comes to selecting accessories opt for vases, bowls and candleholders in unique geometric or fluid shapes and colourful finishes and create a bold table setting with colourful table cloths that can be accentuated with geometric print plates and cups that will create visual detail in a minimal dining area.

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