"With the return to pattern and maximalism, it makes sense that lacquered finishes are back on trend. It may seem like a small thing, but it adds tremendous depth and sophistication. In a world full of flat matte and natural wood furnishings, glossy lacquer looks more energizing and elevated - everything that spring calls for."
"[Lacquer] evokes substantive glamour and helps designers create positive energy by reflecting light and adding glimmer. And don't we all want more of that right now? My advice would be to add in a lacquered piece to your space with intention. It's a part of the story, not the full story. This finish truly functions like art and should be treated as such."
"It can make a small room feel larger, as its reflective surfaces allow light to bounce off it differently throughout the day, or it can give a large room an intentional, visual anchor. Lacquered pieces can function as a room's focal point or a decorative detail - it's totally up to you."
Lacquered finishes, a signature design element from the 1980s, are experiencing a resurgence in popularity alongside the return of pattern and maximalism. These high-shine surfaces offer energizing and elevated aesthetics compared to flat matte and natural wood furnishings. Lacquer evokes substantive glamour, reflects light, and adds glimmer to spaces, creating positive energy. When styling lacquered pieces, designers recommend adding them intentionally as focal points or decorative details rather than overwhelming an entire space. The reflective properties of lacquer make small rooms appear larger by bouncing light throughout the day, while also providing visual anchors in larger spaces.
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