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But square accents add visual tension. There’s a key difference this time around in how manufacturers are styling the curvaceous pieces in their collections. While larger furniture pieces were mostly rounded, they were paired with sharper accent pieces and accessories featuring checkered, gridded, plaid and tumbling-block patterns to create refreshing contrast.
This vignette from Four Hands illustrates the trend beautifully with its combination of square and curved patterns and shapes. Notice the rounded set of Bennett chairs, which are from the Texas company’s newly expanded collection with designer extraordinaire Amber Lewis.
Incidentally, nested or multilevel occasional tables like those pictured here seemed to appear in every collection at the market.
Other patterns to watch: Tapestry-like florals and tribal patterns had an even larger presence this season than they did at the spring show, and stripes (especially thin stripes) were big too. But designers seem gleeful about a return to pattern in general, so expect a lot more of it in upholstery, drapery and wallcoverings — often layered on top of one another and even on larger furniture pieces — as we head into 2025.
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3. Combining of Past and Future
While technologies such as 3D printing and AI open the door to new possibilities in product design, there remains the question of how we can also retain traditional craftsmanship. PR agency Informare hosted a discussion, The Heritage and Futurism of Design, at Soho Lighthouse to look into the issue.
A panel of design experts talked about how contemporary design is influenced by historical principles and how we can find a balance between preserving traditional skills and embracing cutting-edge technologies.
An exhibition in collaboration with the British Council, Jhuley Lal: Crafting the Contemporary, fused the work of emerging UK and Pakistani designers with local craftspeople from Khairpur, Shikarpur and Karachi to highlight how traditional skills and contemporary aesthetics can merge.
Meanwhile, in Chelsea’s Design District, visitors could take a look at Gaze Burvill’s Woodland seat, an outdoor bench made from a mix of old and new techniques. Complex parts have been manufactured using CNC machining, while the traditional skill of steam-bending has been used to finish off the product.
At the Material Matters exhibition, an example of this melding of old and new could be seen in Lewis Fleming’s furniture and lighting designs (pictured), which use a mix of Japanese craft and modern manufacturing techniques.
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Energy savings and CO2 emissions reduction. Closely linked to the issue of water consumption, the energy savings needed to heat the bathroom today is another key topic. With its CoolStart technology, for example, Hansgrohe makes it possible to start with cold water. Thus, when the mixer handle is in the central position, no hot water is added to the flow as is often the case with standard models, limiting the energy consumption of the bathroom and therefore CO2 emissions.
Limiting greenhouse gas emissions also involves a wise choice of materials, many of which consume energy during production. On this subject, French brand Gwilen was at the show promoting its wall and floor tiles (pictured), as well as its sinks, countertops, trays and small objects (soap dishes, toothbrush glasses, light fixtures) for the bathroom. Made from 100% minerals, without resin and petrochemicals, they also contribute to creating healthy interiors without VOCs.
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1. Overall Spend Rises, Minor Remodels See Uptick
First, let’s take a look at what’s often the first consideration when remodeling a bathroom: cost. As with many products and services, median spend on all bathroom remodels has risen — up 11%, from $13,500 in 2022 to $15,000 in 2023. The rise is due to an increase in the median spend for major remodels (in which at least the shower is upgraded) and minor remodels (those without a shower upgrade).
The median spend on major remodels rose 5%, from $20,000 in 2022 to $21,000 in 2023. Over the same period, the median spend on minor remodels increased from $8,000 to $8,500. For minor remodels of larger bathrooms (100 or more square feet), spend rose 15%, from $10,000 in 2022 to $11,500 in 2023. For minor remodels of smaller bathrooms (less than 100 square feet), spend rose 20% year over year, from $5,000 to $6,000.
Keep in mind, economists like to reference the median, or midpoint, figure rather than the average for this kind of data because the average can be skewed, can be volatile year over year and can be misleadingly high or low because of a single project that costs far more or less than others.
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Maison & Object, the twice-annual international meeting of decoration, design and lifestyle professionals, returned to the Paris Norde Villepinte Exhibition Center on Sept. 5-9, 2024. The design fair showcased the main colors that will illuminate tomorrow’s furniture, coverings and accessories collections. The palette of new products at the September show was earthy and natural, bringing back into fashion the flagship shades of 1970s design in a retro-futuristic atmosphere.
1. The Return of Brown
Brown, which has been off the radar for several years, is making a comeback this fall, bringing with it all the nostalgia of the ‘70s. Warm, it is found mainly in tones of fawn and caramel. The fall collection by Dutch brand Dutchbone is proof of this, as the hue is used on numerous accessories and pieces of furniture such as the Appolo stool in Terra, pictured.
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2. Heather Gray With a ‘70s Feel
Another key ‘70s hue, heather gray, was also very much in evidence on the show floor this year, as a favorite for seating textiles and sofas. It helps to create a retro aesthetic, as in this suite from Dutchbone. Heather fabrics are generally in vogue and can be found enhancing other shades, such as brown.
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3. Autumnal Ochers
The new season envelops interiors in warm colors, with ocher hues taking center stage. They can be found as much on bed linens and accessories as on wall coverings. The new Aubusson collection from French wallpaper maker Papermint is proof of this, with the Douce Montage pattern featuring these soft, warm tones on a mountainous landscape.
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4. Beige and Its Variations
Continuing the trend of warm tones, beige and its sister shades are widely present this year in the collections of various suppliers, creating a new mineral palette far from the cold rocky tones we’re used to seeing. Zuiver’s Saigon tapi is a perfect example, softening the nuances between grays and beiges.
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5. From Cream to Bronze
One of the trends to emerge from this Maison & Objet is neutrality, with the idea of leaving more room for the environment surrounding the interior. Purity is the order of the day, with cream and beige tones, sometimes tending toward bronze. We find them here on the walls with another Papermint product: the L’envol du Héron print from the new Aubusson collection.
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6. Terra Cotta Tends Toward Orange
Alongside these natural shades are brighter, more vivid colors. While terra cotta has been a favorite in interior design palettes in recent years, it is now giving way to orange. Increasingly present, it is generally seen in the form of small touches as an interior illuminator. These vases by Oustao Cicada are one example.
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7. Shimmering Colors
Shimmering tones are the next big color trend this year. Inspired by new technologies, it has a futuristic aesthetic with its multicolored reflections reminiscent of rainbow hues, and its shimmering effects. Imperfettolad’s Beetle line is a perfect example of this with its iridescent fiberglass seats inspired by the shine of a beetle.
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8. Wine Sediment Makes a Comeback
Halfway between burgundy and raspberry, wine sediment is also making a comeback this year, with hints of eggplant and even purple for the more daring. This is one of the shades chosen by Gimmic Design to adorn one of its office chairs. In addition to being stylish, they are also part of a circular economy approach to waste reduction.
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9. Cosmic Blue
Blue also features prominently in exhibitors’ new collections. In its darkest forms, sometimes bordering on ultramarine, it recalls the theme of the sky, the cosmos. It was at the heart of the What’s New in Decor scenography, imagined as every year by renowned trendsetter Elizabeth Leriche.
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2. Organic Modern Style
Pros are also excited about a rising interest in organic modern style, which happens to embody the aforementioned warm and welcoming colors. “We are seeing a growing preference for organic modern elements,” architect Harper Halprin of AAHA Studio says.
This style encompasses natural (organic) materials, colors and shapes used in a modern way. They include natural stone and wood, creamy off-white tones, natural upholstery such as linen and rounded shapes like arches and curves. This past summer, many search terms on Houzz associated with this style increased year over year, including “organic modern bedroom” (up 245%), “organic modern dining room” (146%) and “organic modern kitchen” (97%).
“Lately, clients are increasingly drawn to natural materials and earthy tones, seeking a connection to nature within their homes,” says Gloribell Lebron of G. Lebron Interiors. “Organic forms in kitchens are becoming more common than square, boxy styles. We are seeing an inclination toward using curved
islands and arches as interesting elements in the space.”
The emphasis on curves and arches can’t be overstated. We’re seeing arches everywhere. “Arches are having a big moment,” says Ruchi Agrawal Mohan of DesignbyRuchi. “I’ve done arched doorways, arched beds, arched niches and arched millwork. It adds some playfulness to the design.”
You’ll find many organic modern elements in this Cleveland kitchen by Payne & Tompkins Design-Renovations.
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On the flip side, we saw significantly fewer of the powder-coated white metal fixtures that were popular a couple of years ago.
Other materials to watch. Alabaster and natural stone bases and accents have been popular for years now and show no sign of leaving showrooms. But we’ve seen a transition from white and gray marbles to much warmer, veinier and more colorful stones over the past few seasons. Also, gorgeous, handmade ribbed, waffled and otherwise worked glass returned to showrooms in force this fall after making a splash last spring, and seems to be expanding in popularity.