Pop art is an art movement that began in the 1950s in Britain and
United states. The movement was inspired by the pop of colours in print media
such as advertisements and comic books challenging the traditions of fine art.
Artists such as Andy Warhol demonstrate this in their famous pieces Portraits of Marilyn Monroe and Portrait of Mao Zedong.
Pop art picked up in other areas such as Interior design and fashion.
In Interior design, Pop art is considered to be very emotional and
energetic and so is particularly close to young people who are ready to live in
perpetual motion. The style is characterized by use of bright and contrasting
colours. Different textures can also be used to bring out contrast.
With good use of balance, contrasting colours do not necessarily
have to clash.
Pop
the Main Entrance
In modern interior design, main entrance pop has become quite common.
Use of bright coloured doors against white or black walls on entry makes the
entry pop. Solid wood doors with bright laminate finish and view glass panels
can be used. To highlight this feature, one can also use a different coloured
frame. This type of design works well in duplex developments or gated community
estates where homes are generally the same design and colour. Having pop of
colour on the different doors brings character. The colour can be picked based
on the users’ personal interest or from surrounding elements such as flowers, furniture,
rugs etc. or in signage as in the case below. Use of blue colour on doors and
windows is largely observed in hotels in Greece, Santorini.
Pop
the Entry way
The entry way is always the main point for meet and great. A while
back, entryways were just a hall to walk through to the lounge but nowadays,
they are a huge point of interest. They also serve an enormous role in final
touch up and dressing before getting out of the house and also undressing while
getting into the house. Hall tables have been designed specifically for this
area. Hall benches can also be used for one to sit while prepping. To create
interest, one can use a brightly coloured painting against a bold coloured wall
with a black or white frame to highlight the art piece. Large patterns on the
rug or carpet can also be used picking the same colour element as in the
painting.
Pop
the Staircase
The staircase is always one of the most difficult areas to design in
the home. Its main function is like that of a corridor; to go through. In
hospitality design, staircases are designed as features rather that a stump of
concrete sitting in the middle of the reception. Decorative balustrades and
marble or tile treads are used to make it stand out. In residential design, pop
of colour on paint can be used. Patterned wall paper can also be used to accent
one wall and create an interesting feature. A staircase carpet runner with
bright colours makes a good feature as you walk up and down.
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the Lounge Area
The lounge area is one of the spaces where people spend most time
in. Modern interior design appreciates pop art. However in spaces like this,
toned down pop of colour is preferred as opposed to bright colours. The lounge
area is used for entertainment, conversation or relaxation and therefore good choice
of colour is very critical. Colours used should create an interesting set-up but
should also prevent colour noise to serve its purpose adequately. Blue and
mustard is always a winning combination. For balance, one should use bright
colours on one item and tone down on the rest.
Pop
the Kitchen
Interesting enough, the kitchen is one area people like to keep
bright and exciting. Pop of colour can be used on paint colours, cabinet finish
or back splash tiles. High gloss ceramic tiles are quite common and in fact is
a current trend at the moment. Wall paper and paint are the easiest element to
pop because they are the easiest to change when one gets tired of the colour. Toned
down counter top and cabinet door finish should be used to keep the colours
toned down. Decorative vases, mugs and crockery can be placed on open shelves
to add interest.
Pop
the Bathroom
Invention of water proof wall paper may be one of the most genius
developments. Designers are now not limited to tiles and paint. Interesting
dreamy wallpaper designs have come up to keep the bathroom interesting.
Currently, tiles are only used within the shower cubicle and with proper
extraction, paint and wall paper used on other walls. With wall paper, ideas are limitless. Lining
wall paper with texture is also a good option as one can paint their preferred colour
on top.
Inspiration pour le Journee
A dull front hall gets a fresh update with
paint!
Stylist Reiko Caron shares quick and easy tips
on how to make a front entryway pop. Reiko instantly updated the space by
painting the interior of the front door with Sherwin-Williams Refuge (SW 6228)
— a grey-blue that’s traditional with a hint of country. The casual, laid-back
shade brightened the space. Reiko also painted a large console table in
Sherwin-Williams Nugget (SW 6697) — a sunny citrus hue — for a vibrant accent.
An Aztec-inspired runner, greenery and a large painting completes the look.
