When we shared our interior design trends for 2019 predictions, we got lots of awesome responses (heart eyes emoji!) but one of our choices left a few of our peeps a little unsure (thinking face emoji?). We’re planning on seeing (and using!) a lot more brutalist inspired pieces this year, but some of you didn’t seem to be sold. Let’s fix that today!

First, a quick blast to the past for some history. Brutalism came out of the post-World War II period when Europe was rebuilding. Often associated with our visions of the Soviet bloc, brutalism is known for favoring function over form…but we also think it’s beautiful and sophisticated. Here are a few of our faves.

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BRUTALIST INSPIRED DECOR

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Humble Abode Modern Gatherings Wood Platform Bed is brutalism at it’s prettiest, all these clean, geometric lines with no fuss.

 

We love the Safavieh Mushoom Concrete Accent Table brings the sophistication of a museum piece with the practicality of, well, an end table. We love this piece for mixing and matching with a transitional style.

 

The Jonathan Adler Brutalist Cuff Vase has us drooling. Look at that utilitarian, solid construction and all those organic, strong lines.

 

The organic, strong lines of the CB2 Peak Media Credenza look like they could have been copied from the facade of an office building during the heyday of brutalism, but the warm wood and gold accent show how the update versions of this style fit right into today’s living rooms.

 

Koyal Concrete Effect Candlesticks give us the geometric hexagonal detail that we see in so many design trends with the raw, clean look of concrete.

 

This Houzz Pendant Light gives some of the unfinished, homemade look that brutalism inspires with all the sophistication (and sparkle!) that we want in a statement piece like this.

 

Geometric Brutalist Lamp by Lazy Susan beautifully showcases another signature of brutalist style, a monochromatic color scheme. We love the matte look and play of proportions in this lamp.

 

The contrast of the smooth, shiny interior with the rough, textured exterior makes the Brutalist Brass Bowl by Jonathan Adler one of our favorites…and it’s an easy entry into experimenting with brutalism. Throw this gorgeous piece into the center of your table and let the compliments roll in.

 

Starting to warm of to these cool looks but not sure you can translate them into your aesthetic? We can help!  We work locally with clients in Marquette, MI and virtually with clients around the world!