The latest trend that has been popping up everywhere is the Iridescent color. It can appear on clothes, objects, accessories or even on bigger projects such as luxury cars! The incredible iridescent color is the phenomenon of certain materials to change the color as the angle of view or the angle of illumination changes. Its inspiration comes from the colors of soap bubbles, butterfly wings and sea shells, that shows all the rainbow colors depending on the way you see it.

Iridescent - Unexpected Trend

The trend started originally in fashion, in technological materials used mainly in runways or high fashion, but know it can be seen in almost everything you can think of, from accessories to walls, from silverware to SUVs.

Iridescent Silverware

Silverware - Unexpected Trend
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Silverware can look incredible when it involves the technique. The amazing mix of colors makes the simple utility have such a big impact on the table that it is sure to bring elegance and sophistication to the kitchen.

Mermaid Pillows

Mermaid Pillows
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These incredible pillows became a craze lately, and no wonder why: it brings an amazing luxurious feeling for such a low price ($20), being declared a season favorite for a lot of different decorating magazines and famous bloggers. It changes the colors from iridescent to pitch black with just the touch of a hand: the thick sequins has different colors depending on what side they’re facing.

Electro Barware Kit

Electro Barware Kit
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This beautiful barware kit brings a touch of contemporary feel to your intimate gatherings, entertaining the guests not only because of the drinks, but also because of its magnetic colors that catches the eye of everybody in the room.

Iridescent Candle Holders

Iridescent Candle Holders
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British designer Tom Dixon’s latest creations include amazing iridescent candle holders, oil wax diffusers, vases and bowls with a luxurious effect of petrol on water, making the objects a must for those who lust sophistication and elegance in their homes.

Iridescent Vase

Iridescent Vase
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If you’re more into pastel colors and less bright mixtures, you can still use the iridescent trend in your home decoration. This beautiful holographic vase is sure to bring the modernity of the trend to your space and still feel very minimalistic and elegant at the same time. The mix of light colors is a guaranteed fit to any color scheme you already have in your decór.

Colorful Chairs

Colorful Chairs
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This amazing concept from the young designer Elise Luttik was a total success at the fair pavilion Milan’s Salone Satellite. The chairs, even though in such simpler and minimalistic setting, look incredible with the colorful shine.

Iridescent Walls

Iridescent Wall
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Iridescent walls are such an incredible choice to every homeowner, it doesn't matter if it’s in the bathroom walls or on the kitchen backsplash. The colorful tiles bring different colors depending on the lighting and the angle you look, and it can bring a powerful effect to any house, any space and any decór style.

Colorful Light Fixtures

Colorful Light Fixtures
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There’s no way we could talk about iridescent trend without talking about light fixtures. It may be hard to achieve the full effect of the colors, but with the right materials and pieces, this unforgettable effect can transform your house to a contemporary and luxurious space.

Oil Spill Glass

Oil Spill Glass
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The dark hues contemplates the full-spectrum rainbow effect, making this simple iridescent glass addition on the stairway bring a much more powerful and gorgeous effect, making the house feel very avant-garde.


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