Finding Your Style With Katy Husband - Modern Glam
Need help defining your interior style? We have you covered with our Finding Your Style series! We have identified different interior design personalities to help you find and define your signature style.
You may take inspiration from lots of interior styles or you may feel like you have no style at all! Let me reassure you - if you have a personality you have a style. Our personal style is very often a mix of several style influences, our experiences and our history.
Any number of styles can look good together in our homes and it can be fun finding out what core styles you gravitate towards. Let’s find out what makes your home unique to you through the combination of interior styles you love and help you create a home with personality and flair.
Modern glam takes it's inspiration from the glamour of Hollywood and the luxury of upscale, extravagant interiors.
It tries to strike a balance between opulence and functionality.
The modern glam look has been typically achieved through three components - a metallic (silver, gold or anything sparkly), a neutral of either black or white and an accent colour (grey, pink and so on). Other aspects of modern glam include simple, polished surfaces, elaborate details, luxe fabrics, shiny metallics, dramatic lighting and feminine curves.
To personalise the Modern Glam look and have a bit of fun, look for the quirky and eccentric in accessories as well as statement furniture items that are a little unexpected and out of the ordinary.
If you are wanting to channel a little Modern Glam in your life follow these tips for starlet vibes in your interior. Remember, you can amp up the scale of Modern Glam luxe to it's most theatrical or dial it back to a few key elements within your room to fit with your personal vibe.
Furniture that speaks to the curves of the Hollywood Startlets that bought this decorating inspiration to life are key.
Look out for:
- Deep buttoning with rolled arms
- Channelled or panelled furniture
- Featured studs that accent the lines and curves of the piece
If it is pretty and shiny then bring it to the Modern Glam stage - think furniture, mirrors, accessories and lighting. Chrome, nickel, brass and gold all work here - just remember to keep tones consistent and try not to have more than two metals in a room together.
Have some fun with your textiles - it's all about the luxe feel here. Add in favourites like rich velvets, fur, animal prints and satin. Bold pattern and punchy colour combinations also evoke the Modern Glam style.
Large statement mirrors amp up the luxe vibe and mirrored furniture and lighting is a definite go-to.
Chandeliers formed with brass and dripping with crystals and mirror can adorn the ceiling, floor and table. If it's big and bold you have hit the jackpot - throw in a little quirky and you have made it your own.
Add some extra pattern to your floor with an oriental or damask vintage-look rug or throw caution to the wind and get a long-haired shag-style rug. Remember to keep it plush and luxurious!
Take the refined and sleek look of Modern Glam to the next level with smooth, polished surfaces of marble, lacquer and acrylic. Remember, glam is a balance between flashy and refined so keep some areas streamlined and crisp to balance the luxe elements.
With the amazing range of wallpapers available don't forget about adding that luxury and sophistication to your walls. There is the opportunity to add sparkle, velvet and drama!
Modern Glam is bold, fun, luxurious and unashamedly show-stopping. Unleash your inner glam-squad and luxe up your space with some sparkle (and don't forget a side order of velvet)!!
From one starlet to another,
