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Poetry in Motion

For the Month of May we’re reflecting on the return of movement in our lives with the theme of ‘Poetry in Motion’ – focusing on how active movement can be beautiful, purposeful and engaging.

Integrated movement was a new sensory element throughout the most recent High Point Furniture Market, a bi-annual tradeshow featuring 11,500,000 sq. ft. of showroom space.

Furniture with motion and often hidden controls was seen across many vendors at the show. Universal Furniture debuted a new line of motion upholstered pieces meant to look like traditional furnishings as did Four Hands where comfort and design merged. Baker introduced a line of customizable home theater seating with motion.

The swivel chair also re-emerged, gaining new life as a key style statement. Design has responded to our ever shrinking attention spans with intentional movement that surprised and delighted us.

A stylish swivel chair at Vanguard Furniture – High Point Market

In casegoods, furniture manufacturer BDI (known as an office and entertainment outfitter) expanded into bedroom furnishings, bringing the convenience of tech and sliding components into a new space.

Stay tuned this month as we explore the topic of intentional movement in our lives. Don’t miss the latest on ‘Poetry in Motion’ – click here to connect with us and follow our Instagram and LinkedIn.

Embracing The ‘New Energy’ Lifestyle

By Susan Yashinsky, Sphere Trending VP, Innovation Trends

Consumers are reevaluating the everyday, raising expectations for lifestyles that represent our unique passions alongside the greater societal good, all while empowering personal exploration and excitement.

“Passion for our Surroundings” – think of our home, car, office, or any environment as a visual playlist for personalization.

At Sphere Trending we are calling out ‘New Energy’ as a powerful movement that crosses demographics and cultures to bring unique inspiration into our environments, whether this is a residential, commercial, or automotive setting. Today’s post-lockdown era has begun the conversation for a simpler but more fulfilling lifestyle; one that allows us to thrive with family and friends.

“Passion for Society” – understanding that doing good in a multitude of ways not only makes us feel good but contributes to the betterment of future society.

We are being reenergized by the past (analog activities like retro mechanical cameras, game tables and vinyl), the present (embracing the outdoors and new experiences) and the future (incoming technologies affecting everyday life).

“Passion for Design” – thanks to social media for elevating design excitement across categories in a way that brings constant renewal.

As society once again transitions to a nation of homebodies, our homes have become leisure centers that include hobby rooms (gaming, music, crafting, exercising, theaters) as well as open space living for greater connectivity. In the U.S., we now spend more of our discretionary income on home furniture and furnishings than apparel; a first!

St. George Parade of Homes – American Heritage Theater Room

“Passion for Experiences” – new ways that residential and commercial spaces empower productivity, exploration and excitement.

New terminology is coming into our vernacular and social media to describe these rising desires, such as cottagecore, coastal grandmother and manorcore. We have become our own conductor for bringing to life these evolving passions.

Brown Jordan – A ‘cottagecore’ outdoor kitchen

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New Energy: Barbiecore

We’ve been tracking Barbiecore, a design trend full of nostalgia and all things pink that started in fashion since the Fall of 2022. Now, with Barbie movie quickly approaching, we wanted to revisit the Big Barbie Energy that seems to be everywhere!

While we predict this to be an ‘of-the-moment’ trend more than a long lasting design style, we can’t ignore the playful energy that’s moving into design, at least for a little while. Paint producer Mylands, described as Britian’s oldest purveyor of luxury paint has even chosen a very Barbie-inspired pink as their color of the year for 2023.

New off-shoots to the boldly pink trend are also popping up like Miamicore which Bustle describes as “Cool girl meets the Golden Girls” with pastel hues and a kitschy coastal feel. What would your Barbie inspired dream home look like?

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New Energy

This month as we move into the spring season, our focus is on energy – where we’re putting our attention, what new rituals are popping up and how we can infuse freshness into our living spaces.

Health continues to be a major driver and this season we’re watching the self-care ritual of the “everything shower” a bathing trend that has been growing on TikTok where all cleansing duties and treatments are batched in one shower – this could include masks, scrubs, exfoliating and more. Not to mention before and after shower routines, putting the bathroom on our radar as a multi-purpose self-care space.

Another space in the home getting new energy is the garage which increasingly features flexible design that can be suited for multiple tasks from the functional (charging of electrical vehicles and whole home batteries) to the social (additional gathering spaces). The HGTV Urban Oasis Home 2022 features a versatile garage studio with living space above. From our moodboard, this ‘Autobarn’ designed by Bindloss Dawes architects features a garage and workshop with five bays to house the owners classic car collection and plenty of room for admiring them in a simple structure meant to resemble a barn.

These newly energized spaces also bring fresh spring hues and layered greens into the home that add a feeling of new beginnings. What new routines will you bring into your space this spring?

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Power Trip: Macro Moments

During March, Sphere Trending has focused on the new “Power Trip” as firms prepare for rising customer expectations. As we enter the next era of retail and marketing, expectations around personalization are dramatically on the rise, with a majority of shoppers expecting brands to understand and market to their unique needs.

Here is a recap of some of the big shifts we are tracking from a macro perspective. Don’t want to miss out on insights? Click here to connect with us and follow our Instagram and LinkedIn.

Author: Emily