The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)

HOUSE 2018 LAUNCHES NEW TREND TALKS STAGE WITH BANG & OLUFSEN ANNOUNCED AS SPONSOR

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NEW STAGE! NEW SPONSOR! From millennial pink and matte black to metallics and the tropics – it’s all about trends for 2018 and beyond at the newly launched Trend Talks Stage, sponsored by Bang & Olufsen at House 2018, taking place 25th- 27th May in the RDS.

More and more Irish homeowners are growing in self-confidence and happy to showcase their independen­t styles. Whether that’s embracing colour and pattern or introducin­g a whole new style to a chosen room. Homes are becoming smart and technology is among the top interiors trend. Introduce an innovative company such as Bang & Olufsen and you get the best of every world; design, technology and performanc­e.

Speaking in relation to this exciting new Trend Talks sponsorshi­p Jason Smith of Bang & Olufsen commented, “To celebrate our new Bang & Olufsen Duke Street store opening in May, bringing our revolution­ary brand into the heart of Dublin City Centre, we are delighted to sponsor the Trend Talks Stage at House. As an innovative company, who pride ourselves on setting the trend in both performanc­e and design of all things audio-visual, this stage was the perfect fit for us.

“Bang & Olusfen is a lifestyle choice, by which consumers get not only stylish high-end performanc­e items but cutting-edge technology that fits the functional and design needs of their home. We are excited to continue to lead the way as the future of sound and look forward to joining a host of other fantastic speakers on the Bang & Olufsen Trend Talks Stage across the weekend to discuss new and up-and-coming technologi­es for the modern-day home.”

The Bang & Olusfen Trend Talks speakers will be sharing some insights into what will define our future creative outlook and what will be the new ‘it’ look for homes and interiors through 2018 and beyond. Speakers will include Anders Buchmann Chief Intraprenu­er at Bang & Olufsen, Suzie McAdam, Emily Maher of Lost Weekend, Claire Price and Elaine Regan of the House Edit, Sinead Considine and Niamh deBarra of The Interiors Project along with Julianne Kelly of Kevin Kelly Interiors who will be hosting a panel discussion about soft furnishing­s trends with Roisin Thompson of Designers Guild, Maeve Power of Colefax and Fowler and Stephen Hunter of The Style Library. Our speakers will be on hand throughout the weekend covering all elements of up to the minute designs and tips and tricks on how to achieve the look you want for your home.

Designers have already embraced 2018 trends, which are filtering down through amazing residentia­l and commercial projects, with trend experts already well ahead on what’s new in 2019! House 2018 is a celebratio­n of interior design – Where trends, inspiratio­n, cutting edge style and the cream of Irish design talent combine to create Ireland’s only trend and style led interiors event. If you want to treat your home to a new season make-over or simply inject some design and creativity into your favourite space, then join the thousands of visitors who attend this annual three-day event.

Homes are becoming smart and technology is among the top interiors trend

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