What Are the New Trends in Furniture and Accessories?
Undeterred by Covid-19, companies are still working on great products. Discover the colours and styles heading our way
There’s no doubt the past months have been some of the most unusual and challenging in years for homeowners, companies and society as a whole. Now, after weeks of lockdown, many countries are slowly opening up to a “new normal”. But what about design companies? What have they been working on?
Surprisingly, lots of new products that were just about to be released are now officially in the pipeline and on the way to shops. Though the process may be different and slower, manufacturers are still putting out new proposals for the rest of the year. As even the biggest and most important trade fairs have had to be cancelled, companies are finding new ways to reach their audiences, primarily through their own websites.
We’ve been in touch with some of the biggest manufacturers worldwide to uncover the trends among their new offerings. These products tell us about ourselves, what we like, how we want to live in our homes, and what we’ve missed over the past few months.
Surprisingly, lots of new products that were just about to be released are now officially in the pipeline and on the way to shops. Though the process may be different and slower, manufacturers are still putting out new proposals for the rest of the year. As even the biggest and most important trade fairs have had to be cancelled, companies are finding new ways to reach their audiences, primarily through their own websites.
We’ve been in touch with some of the biggest manufacturers worldwide to uncover the trends among their new offerings. These products tell us about ourselves, what we like, how we want to live in our homes, and what we’ve missed over the past few months.
Flora Promenade rug by Santi Moix for Nanimarquina.
Autumn 2020 display from Vitra: Taylor Colantonio.
Rich earth colours
While florals are part of many patterns and textures, when it comes to colours, this year we’re seeing earth tones return in a wide palette, from cream to terracotta.
These colours are showing up all over, from light pastel brown dining chairs to the red-earth palette from furniture company Cor or the yellow, red, deep peach and dark green rugs by Nanimarquina.
Rich earth colours
While florals are part of many patterns and textures, when it comes to colours, this year we’re seeing earth tones return in a wide palette, from cream to terracotta.
These colours are showing up all over, from light pastel brown dining chairs to the red-earth palette from furniture company Cor or the yellow, red, deep peach and dark green rugs by Nanimarquina.
Nanimarquina’s new rug collection.
Taba sofa by Alfredo Häberli for Moroso (photo by Alessandro Paderni).
Adell armchair by Lievore + Altherr Désile Park for Arper.
Babila XL chair by Odo Fioravanti for Pedrali (art direction Studio FM for Pedrali; photo by Andrea Garuti).
Bold blue
Earth colours are not the only trend with staying power. While black is becoming less popular, blue is now replacing it. This colour is more emotionally indulgent while we spend more time at home.
Bold blue
Earth colours are not the only trend with staying power. While black is becoming less popular, blue is now replacing it. This colour is more emotionally indulgent while we spend more time at home.
Aston Club by Jean-Marie Massaud for Arper (photo by Salva Lopez).
Avalanche by Metrica for COR.
White Tropico table lamp by Gabriele and Oscar Buratti for FontanaArte.
Black Tropico table lamp by Gabriele and Oscar Buratti for FontanaArte.
Tobia floor lamp in gold by Ferruccio Laviani for Foscarini.
Mini and portable
Some playful objects, such as lamps and even mini portable kitchens, are meant to help get the most from small spaces.
Mini and portable
Some playful objects, such as lamps and even mini portable kitchens, are meant to help get the most from small spaces.
Aston Club by Jean-Marie Massaud for Arper (photo by Frederik Vercruysse).
Every shape of chair
The furniture winner of the first six months of the year – and the most produced item – is the lounge/dining chair. We’ve seen a variety of comfortable new chairs or light armchairs.
Every shape of chair
The furniture winner of the first six months of the year – and the most produced item – is the lounge/dining chair. We’ve seen a variety of comfortable new chairs or light armchairs.
Ruff armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso (photo by Alessandro Paderni).
Adell by Lievore + Altherr Désile Park for Arper (photo by Frederick Vercruysse).
Bob basin in Dekton created with the artistic direction of Angeletti Ruzza Design for Ceramica Globo.
Boutique bathroom
Bathrooms are losing their minimal style and moving in the direction of a more cosy and decorated room. This year, there’s lots of attention on the bathroom experience, with a view to making this space one of the most stylish in the house.
Tell us…
Which of these trends is your favourite? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
Boutique bathroom
Bathrooms are losing their minimal style and moving in the direction of a more cosy and decorated room. This year, there’s lots of attention on the bathroom experience, with a view to making this space one of the most stylish in the house.
Tell us…
Which of these trends is your favourite? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
Moca chairs by Jasper Morrison; Vases Découpage by the Bouroullec brothers.
New florals
From flower patterns to lights incorporating plants, original vases and rugs with floral decoration, the search for colour and a spring feel is the mood at many international companies.