As the world eagerly embraces the new spring trends, it seems that in Israel, the prevailing trend in the coming seasons will be one that embraces soft and rounded silhouettes, as well as natural materials and colors.
The past six months have changed us Israelis. While in a typical year during this period, we would closely follow design trends to implement them in our homes come spring, in the current reality, those who choose to upgrade their homes will do so with relatively low volume.
Regardless, one of the central trends reflected in major international websites and magazines is the one that reveres and sanctifies the authentic, simple, and primitive appearance—a trend that is more relevant than ever and resonates deeply with the spirit, feelings, and desires of every Israeli.
Yes, the reality we have experienced in the past six months reinforces our inability to control many aspects of life, so it's not surprising that at least some of us aspire to return to basics and connect with fundamental things, especially when it comes to homes—the familiar, secure, and sheltered place. Current models are simple and primitive compared to the past, and from a state of FOMO (fear of missing out), we are gradually moving towards a state of JOMO—Joy Of Missing Out, trying less to cling to screens and aspiring to connect with essence, nature, and primitiveness.
"The trend, especially among leading furniture brands, is to use high-quality sustainable materials, meticulously processed with advanced technologies, thereby creating the right and precise balance between form and function," says Hila Hareli, OKNIN's interior designer. "The natural appearance creates the same authentic and elegant look that we aspire to. For example, tables that combine natural wood tops resting on legs of solid twisted glass in shades like amber or transparent-natural. Another prominent option is to combine those wooden surfaces with carved stone legs. Seating systems and chairs in the upcoming spring are also upholstered in natural fabrics, in neutral tones or earthy colors."
Marina Rechter-Rubinstein from REMA Architects sums up: "In the near future, earthy tones will dominate the forefront: "Colors that create tranquility and calmness, alongside harmony and pleasantness. These colors are not a trend, but rather more temporary, which can be integrated into any style you choose for the space. Following the recent design exhibition in Milan, it seems that even the major international brands specifically focus on earth tones, such as cream, walnut, terracotta, and sand."
Interior designer Keren Gans concludes: "In interior furniture, the tendency is to choose calm upholstery that allows us to be more playful with accessories. Most of them are not smooth but textured and combine between leather and fabrics in a ratio of one third to two thirds. The patterns in most of them are geometric, and lately, we see fewer floral and amorphous patterns that we saw until recently. In the outdoor sector, the direction is completely different, where the new designs are much bolder. Gray and minimalist seat cushions give way to floral, patterned, and highly colorful fabrics, with prominent colors being burgundy and orange."