Having just returned from the Las Vegas Home and Gift Market, I am filled with both hope and excitement for the future. American design is alive and well and pushing the boundaries and definition of modern design.What was of interest to me was the style direction that was evident at almost every turn, the influence of traditional styling on contemporary design. Details and elements that have stood the test of time are now finding a new and younger audience. The cornerstone of classic architecture, the acanthus leaf, could be seen sprouting up everywhere in now forms and interpretation, mostly in bright colors and metallic finishes.
Architects, interior designers as well as product designers have a new perspective on traditional elements and are creating new products and interiors with deep roots that are grounded in a rich history classic design. Fluid lines, polished metal and historic reference, the future of design is clearly defined with a nod to the past.
It is clear that each generation must interpret the past in their own image. From the use of classic design elements in un-conventional applications to eye-popping color or metallic finish, Nouveau Classicist design is the bridge between two worlds converging in a ballet of color, shape and experimentation.
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