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Interior Design Trends for 2014

Bring the Outdoors Indoors
More and more designers and manufacturers are creating outdoor designs for indoor spaces, partly due to the recent trend in sustainable and eco design, and when done well really has that ‘wow’ factor.

Brass
The trend in brass has been growing over the last year and, when done properly can look elegant, timeless and very cool.

Brass

Corduroy
Especially when paired with the ‘Outside Inside’ look, this years trend for corduroy upholstery manages to feel casual and elegant at the same time.

Corduroy

Fiber-art & Macramé
A lot of designers at the moment are talking about fiber-art and macramé being a big trend this year. Relatively inexpensive it can be used instead of fine art, wall paper and expensive design pieces, and definitely add edge to a space.

Macrame

Glamour
Use soft colours, striking design pieces and metal accessories to update your glamour look.

Glamour

Accents of Colour
A big hit at Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan – monochrome or soft undertones with accents of vibrant colour.

Accents of Colour_fromdoc

The Blues
Blue is a massive trend this year, from the catwalks to design exhibitions. Don’t be afraid of mixing different shades either – it’ll add interest and depth.

Blue

Colour
Last but not least is a general movement towards using more colour in interiors. Definitely a theme at Maison et Objet in Paris in February, have a look a Missoni’s display there for some inspiration.

Colour - Missoni

Kartell celebrates 10th Anniversary of Laviani’s Bourgie Lamp

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ferruccio Laviani’s Bourgie table lamp, Kartell have handed it over for re-invention to a select group of renowned designers from around the world. Being re-imagined by designers ranging from Nendo to Patricia Urquiola, from Mario Bellini to Phillipe Starck, the 14 one-off designs are currently on display at Kartell’s Paris flagship on Boulevard Saint-Germain, after which they will turn into a travelling exhibition for the rest of the year before being auctioned online (with the proceeds going to charity).

Kartell Bourgie Exhibition Patricia Urquiola

Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Bourgie Exhibition Mario Bellini

Mario Bellini

Kartell Bourgie Exhibition Ludovica+Roberto Palomba

Ludovica+Roberto Palomba

Kartell Bourgie Exhibition Patrick Jouin

Patrick Jouin

Kartell Bourgie Exhibition Philippe Starck

Philippe Starck

Kartell Bourgie Exhibition Christophe Pillet

Christophe Pillet

Kartell Bourgie Exhibition Front

Front