Latest trend: Going 'glocal'<\/p>\n
T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta<\/p>\n
"Glocal". This word might not be found in any dictionary, but it
\nis becoming quite an important term in today's home interior
\ndesign world.<\/p>\n
"Glocal" is the combination of global and local - a word that
\nrefers to a global spirit with local touch.<\/p>\n
So says interior design and art consultant Ananda Moersid. The
\nlecturer at the Jakarta Institute of the Arts, observes that the
\nelements of global spirit and local touch are found in excellent
\ndesigns that have captured the hearts of so many people in the
\nworld like those who won the Aga Khan award for architecture.<\/p>\n
Such designs are the ones that can compete on the global
\nmarket, Ananda says.<\/p>\n
In Indonesia, they are clearly seen in Bali, which has many
\ncosmopolitan residents and visitors from New York to Sydney to
\nTokyo and Amsterdam and other big cities around the globe.
\nCreativity and sensitivity by designers make it possible for the
\nglobal spirit to blend in with the local atmosphere.<\/p>\n
"When we talk about the local touch in Bali, it does not
\nnecessarily mean (wood) carving, or Balinese statues. The design
\ncould be very clean and modern with a proper space scale. It also
\napplies, for example, in the interior of a Japanese restaurant:
\nwith the tatami (woven rice stalk mats), you can feel the
\nJapanese touch or the oriental impression," Ananda says.<\/p>\n
"Glocal" also applies in the trend of accessories, like what
\nis seen in the creation of Warwick Purser or Vinoti Living, which
\nhas modern, simple lines. The use of local materials is
\nparticularly important, but more importantly is the
\nenvironmentally friendly concept.<\/p>\n
"The concept of environmentally friendly has become a trend
\nespecially among the young people," says Ananda. The term
\nenvironmentally friendly implies the use of materials that are
\nnot harmful to nature and the implementation of energy-saving
\nconcepts. It also it requires a good knowledge about the
\ncharacteristics of the nature. In home design, it refers to the
\ncareful consideration of nature and the environment often
\nallowing the minimum use of air conditioners, because they
\nutilize shade trees and natural breezeways.<\/p>\n
Hendramianto Syamsulhadi, an associate of Grahacipta Hadiprana
\ndesign consultant, also observed the wide use of local materials
\nthat come from the natural world in today's trend of accessories.<\/p>\n
"In the past, a vase was always made of glass or ceramic
\nmaterials. But now you can find ones made of coconut shells,
\nbamboo or solid wood," he says.<\/p>\n
There is also much creativity in the design of the products,
\nthanks to the organizing of many handicraft exhibitions. Those
\nmade of crystal and silver are still in demand among a limited
\ngroup of wealthy people while fewer people now prefer the gold-
\nplated ones.<\/p>\n
Minimalist concepts remain popular among some people who would
\ncarefully select the items to be put in their house. In this
\ncase, it could be costly because people might also put great
\nemphasis on the high quality of the products.<\/p>\n
The design of a house, the interior style and the accessories
\nindeed reflect the character of the owner and it should also be
\nin accordance with his or her needs and lifestyle.<\/p>\n
Overall, according to Ananda, the trend is polyphony - it is
\nplural and multifaceted or, in other words, there is a respect
\nfor diversity.<\/p>\n
In the 1950s and the 1960s, the post-war designs were mostly
\nstreamline with the popular use of plastics and laminates. The
\nperiod also saw the dominance of Scandinavian designs. And then,
\nthere was a cultural revolution as a result of the reaction of
\nthe "flower children" in California, which gave birth to many
\nalternative styles. This was followed by the post-modernism style
\nin the 1980s and early 1990s.<\/p>\n
"Post-modernism is the root of polyphony. There is no dominant
\nstyle and people start to respect diversity," Ananda says.<\/p>\n
As for colors, it is also hard to mention any dominant color
\nin the trend of house paint.<\/p>\n
It was colorful in the 1980s and 1990s, but then people
\npreferred neutral colors like gray, brown and off-white. Ananda
\nsaid that over the past few years, following the New Age movement
\nwith its call to live in a harmony with nature, "spiritual
\ncolors" like purple, gold, deep green or sea green became popular
\nas an accent.<\/p>\n
Syamsulhadi also agrees that the trend in house paint colors
\ndoes not refer to a certain style. There is a great variety,
\ndepending on what the owner wants. The trend in a house's color
\nhardly changes from year to year.<\/p>\n
"This is different from the trend in fashion. You may wear a
\ndress only for a few hours, but the color of your home interior
\nis long-lasting," Syamsul says.<\/p>\n
The paint of a house usually has a natural or basic color like
\nwhite, light cream or gray. A different color like blue or pink
\nwould be put on a certain wall as a focal point.<\/p>\n
"It also depends on the style. If it is classic, many people
\nprefer cream, but if it is modern, gray will do," Syamsulhadi
\nsays.<\/p>\n
Globally, he says, people like the earthy colors of cream and
\nbrown. As an accent, people used to apply monochrome colors, but
\nnow there is a tendency to apply bright colors like red, purple
\nand orange or the "pop" colors.<\/p>\n
Syamsulhadi says that people here now have a wider horizon
\nabout the trends due to the wide availability of books and
\nmagazines on interior designs, not to mention the information on
\nother media like television and the Internet.<\/p>\n
"Ten or 20 years ago, many of my clients had no idea about
\nwhat they really wanted. But now, they know exactly what they
\nwant. They show me pictures from a book and say that they want
\nthings like this and like that," he says.<\/p>",
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