trends
Chances are you’ve heard about the unexpected red theory? It’s been all over the internet and in the media. It seems like everyone’s been talking about it. But if you haven’t, this ‘theory’ was created by Taylor Simon, a Brooklyn-based interior designer who is known for her eclectic style. The idea, according to Taylor is…
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Red is a colour we all react to, sometimes without even realising it. It can ignite passion, boost confidence, or signal danger. But have you ever wondered why? At the Foundation of Colours online Summit this March, I’ll be exploring exactly that in my talk: “The Power of Red: Discover Your Relationship with the Boldest…
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Who doesn’t get excited or even a bit curious to know what the season and annual colour trends are going to be. Even for those of us like me don’t follow trends, we love to have a little peek. And the reason we are often interested is because you can’t ignore that trends are big…
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When it comes to design work something I’ve been increasing noticing over the last several years are more and more clients asking for designs that will stand the test of time. Now, that idea is nothing new, clients have been asking for timeless designs for years. But the difference I’ve been noticing is they no…
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As 2024 draws to a close, I always enjoy reflecting on the articles that resonated most with readers this year. From The Not-So-Unexpected Red Theory and questioning whether it’s time to say goodbye to grey in the office, to neurodiversity shaping the future of workplace design, the balance between sustainability and colour trends, and the…
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Sparkles, twinkling lights and colour! It can only mean one thing. Christmas is on its way! If we haven’t already, now’s the time when we all start to think about how we can decorate our homes. Whether you choose the more traditional colours or follow this year’s trend, each colour has a meaning both psychological…
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We’ve all noticed how the pandemic has drastically shifted workplace dynamics and design. Beforehand most employees had no choice but to come into the office. However, the pandemic made remote work the norm, and now businesses struggle to convince employees to return, and many find it a challenge to compete with the comfort and convenience…
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The Mix Awards are the undisputed awards event of the year. And this year they’re marking a significant milestone – the 20th anniversary of their industry-leading awards. Organised and hosted by Mix Interiors, the Mix Awards are the UK’s leadingevents for commercial interiors. bringing over a thousand respective peers together to celebrate the country’s best…
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How can we be sustainable and still use colour trends is up there as one of the biggest challenges I hear from designers all the time. It’s a really great question because sustainability encourages people not to buy, yet colour trends often encourage people to change things or buy new products. So what do we…
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Happy New Year! What are you most looking forward to in 2024? I’ve been reflecting on my wish for 2024 which is that we unite in supporting and helping each other. Creating a world where we are kind to ourselves, kind to others and kind to the planet. For me it’s a question of who…
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