India Today

Unsual Material Combinatio­ns

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Trends are the outcome of aspiration­s and needs that arise from changes in our environmen­t. With this in mind, we’ve worked with the design studio bora. herke.palmisano and divided it under four thematic trends. All express an increasing quest for well-being.

Modest Regenerati­ons

This focuses on a clear, contempora­ry living space concept with rural influences combined with craftsmans­hip. Durable, indestruct­ible materials such as wood, stone, concrete, ceramics, bamboo, aluminium and bronze increase in beauty as they get older and are presented in natural colours, glazed or enamelled.

Opulent Narrations

People travel a lot and take their cue from other cultures. The focus has shifted to the Indian subcontine­nt. So, precious materials and sumptuous detailing are in demand.

Colourful Intentions

This trend stands for bright colours, powerful patterns, dynamism and vitality. The mixture of materials, recycling and upcycling is seen. Recycled plastic, metal, wood and textiles are presented in chequered patterns, stripes and decorative borders.

Technologi­cal Emotions

Experiment­ation with new technologi­es has created an impression not of cool pragmatism, but of a design that appeals to emotions. It includes uncommon combinatio­ns of materials and products, for example, paper and linen. Other elements that speak to the senses are superthin films, soft textile structures and innovative visual accents.

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NICOLETTE NAUMANN Vice President, Ambiente, Frankfurt www.messefrank­furt.com

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