By Riann Henkel, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Interior Home
At Sphere Trending, we keep our eyes on all aspects of design from Residential to Architecture to Commercial Design – and this commercial design project stopped us in our tracks. Resimercial (the blending of residential design into commercial spaces) is not a new conversation. But this LSU Locker room project from Designer Wendy Sharp and Artistic Tile took Resimercial design to another level… a level perfect for national champions. We’ve been just as captivated by NCAA ladies basketball as the rest of the country, so seeing sports, resimercial design and elevated luxe blend together so perfectly was inspiring.
Lori Salem, Sphere Trending Market Research & Trend Analyst
A new home philosophy – color is acting as a catalyst for change! This was evident at the latest KBIS and IBS shows in Las Vegas, NV where we saw fresh shades of green bring color to kitchen and bath products.
By Emily Siwek, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Architectural Design
A new home philosophy is emerging around romanticizing the home – represented in the treatment of interiors and exteriors embracing more decorative details and within the everyday elements of home.
Two new collaborations exemplify this trend – the new Bridgerton collection for Ruggable, based on the strikingly decorative and romantic Netflix series, and Erin Featherston’s collection for Anthropologie that is whimsical and fairytale-esque.
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Emily Siwek, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Architectural Design
As future thinkers, we are always on the lookout for trend indicators – patterns and groupings that feel fresh and relevant. Lately, we’ve been seeing sphere popping up everywhere (and just in time for the total solar eclipse)!
Sphere Trending was founded to ‘connect the dots’ between big picture macro shifts, consumer engagement, and design and product implications. The sphere shape is close to our hearts and minds and reminds us to think ‘outside the circle’. Here are a few of the recent spheres we’ve seen popping up!
New from Hansgrohe, the ‘Sphere’ pictured below stands for “wellness and waterless regeneration.” A new sensory experience for the bathroom that takes the place of a long soak while providing the same sense of relaxation and refreshment.
The Hansgrohe ‘Sphere’
At the Toronto Pearson airport, an art installation titled “Tilted Spheres” by the late Richard Serra creates space with curved steel walls creating a striking visual effect but also creates a more intimate acoustic area buffering the noise from the surround spaces.
Tilted Spheres, Toronto Pearson Airport
The ‘A’s baseball team in Las Vegas have revealed plans for a new stadium shaped like a “Spherical Armadillo” in Las Vegas, designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group. The playful structure will include a 33,000-seat park enclosed by a roof with “the world’s largest cable-net glass window” letting in natural light and providing a city view.
Lastly, the Las Vegas ‘Sphere’ has become a new iconic element in the city, projecting visuals across a seamless dome. We recently saw it up close and in person at the CES and IBS/KBIS tradeshows and love how the immersive venue shakes up traditional entertainment.
By Riann Henkel, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Interior Home
Shifting away from minimalism, we see small, cheerful accents work their way into design – serving simply to add a joy to décor and boost the mood.
A keynote at the upcoming commercial furniture tradeshow Neocon even references “The Power of Affirmation” in conversation with vibrant artist Yinka Ilori. Look for messages of encouragement to continue into 2024.
