Microtrend: BUTTERFLIES

There are 2 current trends that are converging perfectly for Spring: this year's 2017 color of the year - GREENERY - and BUTTERFLIES!

"Love them or loathe them, butterflies are everywhere this season. From the catwalk to our interiors, brightly colored prints and patterns featuring one of nature’s prettiest insects are unavoidable. Nature has crept its way into the world of design this year, with birds, insects and plants featuring heavily throughout spring and summer collections. Butterflies have created their own stand out trend, branching away from the rest." - The Lux Pad

"Who doesn’t love butterflies? If trend-forecasters have it right, you can expect to see more butterfly motifs in home decor – on wallcoverings, fabrics, dinnerware, accent rugs, decorative accessories and more. Butterflies are included in the list of '10 Home Trends that Will Shape Your House in 2017' posted online by Elle Decor." - The Buffalo News

"Soaring into our homes this season is the butterfly motif. With a popularity that spans time, butterflies are symbolic of endurance, change, and ultimately resurrection. Spanning cultures, you'll find butterflies used in Chinese, Japanese, Indian, French, and many other decorating traditions. A decor motif that crosses both fashion to home style and back again, butterflies were intensely popular during the Victorian era, depicted amongst florals and damask swirls, or displayed in shadow boxes." - NZHouse&Garden

"In the past, butterfly motifs have had a reputation for being juvenile, and were sequestered to the walls of kids’ bedrooms and playrooms. In 2017, butterflies are outgrowing all-things-childish and are taking on a whole new level of seriousness where the grownups play." - Home Trends

"Here's a trend that's taking flight: butterflies! They've emerged from the cocoon of winter, showing up on the runway, like Giorgio Armani's stunning butterfly neckpiece, and on celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, who attached a glittering brooch to her dress." - WhoWhatWear

"So popular, that fashion designers like Julien MacDonald, Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Lacroix are getting in on the act, designing flamboyant and fun wallpapers to appeal to today’s modern consumer. There is even a wallpaper of butterflies designed by renowned international contemporary artist, Damien Hirst. The variety of wall coverings featuring our winged friends means they are no longer just for traditional homes or little girls rooms; there is a style for everyone. From retro prints, to 3D, to painterly effect patterns." - Design Lovers

"Playful, optimistic, bright and happy are just some of the words we associated with the butterfly. Bringing this trend home will add the instant happy factor to any space. Suited to any style, from sophisticated to urban, butterfly prints will add a touch of whimsy to any interior. Bring a touch of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to everyday dining with butterfly printed dinnerware. " - The Lux Pad

"Greenery and butterflies...these 2017 design trends can be incorporated in small doses or can make a major impact to your design. Whether freshening up an existing design, or infusing new life into a brand new space, Greenery and butterflies deliver on new beginnings." - Livinator