10. Warm light effects
Chose a warm, soft and flattering light.
Global Views on Trends for Fashion, Accessories, Interiors and more. From Sydney with Love.
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9. Shimmering metallic effects
Add warm and soft gold detailing.
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8. Crystal & MOP effects
Collect crystal and shell accessories.
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| Shell chandelier ‘Muriel’ by Maison Lux |
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| Vintage Rock Crystal table lamp from the 50s |
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7. Mirror effects
Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors…
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6. Grey and silver effects
Use silver and gray shades to ground the light pastels and avoid a sweet and romantic mood.
Play with shiny and matt surfaces.
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| Rug by Candice Olsen via |
 Reduce your cost by framing expensive wall coverings.
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5. Moiré effects
Use Moiré and Changeant fabrics for upholstery projects.
Select Moiré wallpapers or ‘do it yourself’.
Check out DIY instructions also called ‘Graining’.
This effect gives walls the look of old Moiré material.
The glaze-off technique needs a special graining tool.
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| Changeant Fabric Selection |
From left to right:
1. Donald J. Pliner, Lavender Croc-Leather. 2. Marvic Moiré-Flamant. 3. Soho Faux Croc.
4. Kravet - Dragon’s Breath, Spungold. 5. Moiré by Edelman Leather. 6. Vintage Moiré.
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| Iridescent wall coverings |
From left to right:
1. Gracie studio wallpapers. 2. Trianon cream Moiré wallpaper no.1525 via Amazing Walls.
3. Moiré wallpaper via amazingwalls.com 4. Nobilis wallpaper via 5. Moiré wall-covering by arte. 5. Silver reflective wallpaper.
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| Chair by Amirk Design with croc leather and Moiré wall covering |
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| Chair by Amirk Design |
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Paint vintage furniture in pearlescent MOP colors.
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| Gypse cabinet |
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| Apartment of Angelika Taschen - Germany |
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| 18K Yellow Gold Victorian Sequential Moonstone Bracelet - 1880 |
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| Vintage Architectural Digest - 1981 |
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4. Pearlescent effects
Paint vintage furniture in pearlescent MOP colors.
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| Dressing Room - Designed by Frances Elkins, 1937 |
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| Iridescent parchment bed - French Art Deco |
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| Mother-of-pearl side tables by loft-living |
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| Pearl-effect paint |
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3. Water effects
Get acrylic, glass and smooth metallic coffee or side tables.
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| Iridescent interiors |
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| Allan Knight table |
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2. Sateen effects
Opt for a view statement pieces in shimmering sateen.
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| Joaquin Sorolla - Female Nude |
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| 1960s chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort |
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1. Opalescent effects
Select colors of the opalescent spectrum.
Avoid ‘sweet or candy’ shades. Good color references are ‘Mother of Pearl’ objects.
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| Alton barrel chair by Dennis Miller Associates - Morris-Lapidus |
A little bit of creativity and DIY goes a long way in creating opalescent, shimmering interior moods. Authentic materials and finishes are costly but there are often much cheaper alternatives that will provide the same look. Here are some ideas to create your own CHANGEANT mega look. All you need to do is spend some time and look for items and finishes that have the following effects.
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| Vintage Architectural-Digest - 1981 |
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| Stark carpet - Abusson |
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| Vintage setee |
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