A captivating trend has been making waves in the world of interiors and beyond. What initially began as a fashion statement has now transitioned into one of the top trending themes for home decor in 2023. ‘Quiet luxury’ embodies a relaxed sense of opulence and timeless style, without the need for ostentatious, over-the-top displays.
Quiet luxury is an understated approach to luxury design, focusing on sophisticated elegance rather than flashy extravagance.
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So, what exactly is the essence of the ‘quiet luxury’ aesthetic? It embraces the idea of creating a home environment that exudes subtle elegance and stands the test of time. Some have coined this approach as ‘minimaluxe’ which combines two of our favourite interior trends: minimalism, and luxury.
4 ways to tap into quiet luxury with interior design
Here are four different ways you can work towards incorporating a sense of quiet luxury in your space:
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It starts with a calming colour palette
The key to tapping into the ‘quiet luxury’ aesthetic lies in choosing the perfect colour palette.
Calming neutrals and hues of cream & white capture the essence of quiet luxury. These hues provide a simple canvas to build upon. While accent colours are not totally discouraged, they should be subtle and saturated, blending seamlessly with your soft colour palette.
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If you’re taking on quiet luxury, it’s useful to draw inspiration from nature’s neutral palette, such as sand, soil, wood and stone. Opt for light and airy whites or earthy beiges, taupes, and greiges for the walls and mix in richer wood tones, stone, and ceramic finishes to infuse warmth and texture.
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Don’t overcomplicate things
Luxury interiors often follow a minimalist design philosophy, the same goes for quiet luxury.
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When you’re looking for objects to fill your interior, a curated selection of investment pieces that deserve recognition is worth building up over time. By decluttering your home and reducing visual clutter, you give each object room to breathe and create a more thoughtful and considered space around these focal points.
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Focus on organisation ideas to maintain a minimalist lifestyle. When you have fewer possessions, you can invest in higher-quality items ensuring that every element in your decor shines and contributes to an intentional and luxurious ambiance.
Rich textiles & materials
When you’re looking to achieve a space of luxury and tactile quality, gorgeous materials are the key!
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You want to embrace the elegant matte velvets, chenilles, soft silks, or sumptuous linens and boucle that exude opulence. From drapes and scatter cushions to bed linens, this is where you can really layer and play with rich textiles that add depth to your space. Luxury fabrics bring a sheen appeal that elevate the atmosphere, even with a toned down, simple palette.
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You want to go for soft textures like linen and boucle for your upholstery and durable natural materials like stone or marble to elevate your space.
Soft furnishing
When selecting furniture for your quiet luxury interior, prioritise soft, flowing furniture designs over harsh, angular pieces. Curved couches with rounded edges, circular coffee tables, and waterfall-edged consoles and sideboards create a sense of gentle movement and ensure a harmonious layout.
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The goal is to achieve a seamless flow throughout the room, where each piece appears intentional and curated.
Fancy fixtures and fittings
It’s always in the tiny details! Fixtures and fittings play a pivotal role in embodying ‘quiet luxury.’ Paying attention to the smallest touches will make the biggest impact.
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Upgrading fixtures and fittings can instantly elevate the appearance of a kitchen or living room. Small adjustments like installing new fittings for taps or lights, doorknobs or shutters can be the finishing touch your space needs to elevate to luxury levels.
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Most importantly, quiet luxury should stand the test of time. Items you invest in now, should be timeless and still look good as trends change. Keep it simple, soft & focus on incorporating rich textiles and a calming colour palette.
