Colour trends for your wonder walls
After spending more time inside than ever before, 2020 was the year that changed our relationships with our homes. From creating home offices and study areas to finally tackling DIY projects we’ve put off for far too long, all across the world, people rediscovered peace, security and comfort right at home.
As we move into 2021, we want to nurture this relationship with our homes, building them into our personal sanctuaries. With over 60 years of creating colours, Jotun knows that rooms become homes by putting the right colours on your walls so we speak to Rana Khadra, Regional Colour Manager at Jotun Middle East, India, and Africa to understand the biggest trends in 2021 that will help curate your perfect space.
Trend tips by Rana Khadra:
Become one with nature
The concept of celebrating nature in your interior isn’t new, but it is wonderfully calming. Blending raw materials such as wicker or wood with earthy colours create a pocket of calm in the middle of the bustling city. Of course, nothing brings the outside in better than plants; whether you add faux trees for a pop of contrast or nurture a potted plant, fill your home with leafy greens.
Personalise your space with trinkets from your travels, such as a clay pot from Morocco or a decorative tray from Brazil. Not only will these ornaments bring back fond memories whenever you see them, they will help to build an authentically eclectic look that is distinctly you.
Less is more
Decluttering your life starts with decluttering your home and that is why the minimalist trend continues to reign supreme in 2021. An exercise in restraint, every item you choose to display in your home should evoke a feeling of delight, making your space your happy place.
Life imitates art
One of the best expressions of your personality lies in the art that most speak to you. For a fresh new take, let your art do the talking, and take the spotlight in your home. It goes without saying that the colour of your wall will perfectly frame your collection, enhancing rather than overpowering.
Walls are never enough
Finally, our question is: why do walls get all the attention? Your ceiling is previously unused space, so make it work harder for you by painting it! For an ultra-modern look, extend your paint colour up on to the ceiling to draw the eye up and make your room feel bigger.
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New artworks by Amalie Beljafla and Amrita Sethi to adorn the walls of Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Souk Madinat Jumeirah will debut new artworks by two locally-based artists, Amalie Beljafla and Amrita Sethi, as part of an ongoing legacy project designed to narrate the rich heritage of the Emirates.
Phase one of the ‘Souk Seven’ immersive art project, designed to feature artwork around the Souk from seven of the country’s most acclaimed artists, was announced in November 2019, and phase two aims to continue efforts to evolve one of the city’s most celebrated attractions.
Amalie Beljafla is using oil and acrylic paint to create a surreal, vibrant, and powerful 25m long mural titled Al Noor, which translates as “The Light”, on the Dome of the Souk.
Award-winning artist Amrita Sethi has been commissioned to design two more murals that will be displayed at the refurbished main entrance of Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Sethi will be using her signature voice note art, employing acrylic paints to capture soundwave patterns.
Both murals are interpreted in a colourful and contemporary style while embedding the core traditional values of the UAE. Additionally, QR codes will be placed under each mural allowing visitors to scan and play an audio clipping of the artist explaining the artwork.
The art project has been a core component of wider enhancement works at Souk Madinat Jumeirah. The expanded artworks will offer residents and tourists a modern glimpse of Arabian traditions and culture at the iconic cultural and entertainment destination.
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