Interchangeable accents

MANILA, Philippines - When most people buy furniture for their homes, they usually do so for the long-term. The ideal is for a piece of furniture to last 10 to 20 years. However, just because you have the “old faithful” furniture pieces doesn’t mean the look of your space should stay the same through the years.

One of the hottest trends in interior design is the chameleon look.This means pairing your trusty furniture pices with different sets of accessories and rearranging furniture every now and then. This makes things more exciting for you and your guests and ensures that they wouldn’t get bored with the same old look without breaking the bank.

One living room can have different looks as exhibited by PSID students. For instance, a living room with modern, contemporary can look country with soft, muted colors and pillows, lamps, flowers, and other decorations.

Or to change the look, use bold patterns and warm red hues to give the space a vibrant feel. The deep red color offsets well with the dark blue accent chair.  Floral arrangements at the center table and side table give the space a softer and lived in feel. Or use tone on tone. Different shades of blues and purples can keep the space unified as the choice of one color in different shades also highlight variation.

For a vintage look, choose accessories that are washed out and folksy like a red vintage phone.

The PSID Advanced Class of 2014’s graduation exhibit titled “Globalscapes,” which features 22 uniquely and elegantly designed spaces inspired by the architecture, art, and culture of different countries, runs from Oct. 1  to 31 at the Supersale Hall of SM North EDSA, Quezon City. Marking the 47th year of PSID, this year’s exhibit aims to showcase the beauty and cultural richness of different countries across all six inhabited continents through the field of design by translating the different cultural aspects of these nations into aesthetically and functionally designed interior spaces.