Whilst researching an article I was writing recently I was sent some information on the trends we can expect to see in the coming year with regards to lighting. The information came from the trends and forecasting department of SeymourPowell, a global design and innovation company, and detailed five key trends that will be lighting
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Amazing Home Libraries Inspiration for Book Lovers
Book lovers will be swooning over this home libraries inspiration. Create the perfect reading nook for your home.
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Flooring
Sustainable flooring
For the January issue of Designer magazine I wrote an article about how the tough economic climate has prompted consumers and specifiers to opt for more long-lasting, better quality flooring products that have a reduced impact on the environment. Flooring manufacturers are stepping up to meet the sustainability challenge and we are now seeing a
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Events
Interior Trends 2011
So firstly I would like to wish all my readers a Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a great Christmas and enjoyed all the festivities. I realised today that I haven’t posted anything yet this year and I apologise for this but I have been pretty busy working on some articles that I
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Flooring
Trend for knitting in interiors
I’ve been meaning to write a blog about this trend for a while as it is probably one of my favourite trends of 2010. I am a big fan of knitting despite the fact that I am not exactly what you would call proficient in my knitting skills. A scarf is about as far as
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Appliances
Union Jack Interiors
To be honest I’m not a massive fan of incorporating too much nationalist or patriotic paraphernalia into interior design schemes as it can be a little overbearing. However, when used sparingly as statement pieces I have to admit it can look quite striking. I do have a bit of a penchant for blue, red and
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Mars Vs Venus
Most designers accept the fact that it is their job to create products that meet the needs of the user. However, some believe that a deeper understanding is required around design and gender. In the July issue of Designer magazine I ask whether gender dialogue is largely missing from the design world. Click the image
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Pop Art in interior design
In my latest article for Designer magazine I take a look back at the origins of the Pop Art movement and the effect that it has had on modern interior home design. I speak to a number of interior designers to get their views on the influence that the current resurgence of Pop Art is having on
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Interior Accessories
Decorative wall stickers
HU2 Design is a young London-based design company specialising in wall stickers. From the kitchen to the bathroom and the living room to kids bedrooms, these high-quality vinyl stickers come in all number of exclusive designs that can spruce up the dullest of spaces. Birdcages, flying pigs, duke boxes, hamster treadmills and the skyline of
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Trend Forecasting
In my latest article for Designer magazine I talk to the ‘professional trend forecasters’ to find out how designers can look ahead to future developments in order to maximise the success and profitability of their products. You can read the article here or check out the selection of other articles I have written for Designer
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Off the Wall
Launched by a Gothenburg based design duo in early January, Off the Wall is a 3-Dimensional wallpaper designed by Kicki Edgren Nyborg as part of her Master’s thesis. Now, working in collaboration with her husband Peter Nyborg under the name of Kredema design, the duo have developed a collection of six different 3D shapes that
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2010 consumer trends
One of the world’s leading trend firms, trendwatching.com sends out its free, monthly Trend Briefings to more than 160,000 subscribers worldwide. I of course subscribe and I have recently received a briefing detailing a number of consumer trends to watch out for next year. Business as unusual – For the first time, there’s a global
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Colour
Colour of the Month – Nov 09
Justine Fox, colour expert at Global Color Research, presents the colour of the month, helping us to understand how colour psychology affects trends. This month she looks at the undeniable sophistication and elegance of Grey. The following is taken from the mix colour update newsletter which you can subscribe to here. If ever a
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Nowism is the trend for November 09
Trendwatching identifies NOWISM as the trend for November 09. The following is taken from the latest briefing. As the future is uncertain, and the past is, well, the past, instant-gratification seeking consumers are embracing the ‘now’ with more passion than ever before. And despite this trend’s seemingly ephemeral character, it is rich in solid, applicable
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Furniture
Thinking outside the Boxetti
Designed and created by Latvian designer Rolands Landsbergs, the Boxetti Collection is comprised of five separate modules, each driven by three basic design principles – functionality, advanced technologies and the contemporary aesthetics of minimalism. Each of the modules is designed to achieve maximum efficiency by meeting the demands of functionality and suitability. All modules have