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.
Riann Henkel, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Interior Home
Wrapping up our focus on nostalgia, we’re highlighting a powerful pattern statement we saw while trendspotting Paris and at the most recent Maison & Objet tradeshow. 70s pattern play and simple daisy shapes brought a sophisticated dose of retro!
Forward fashion that looks back to an era of simplicity and fun with easy lines and tons of color. Pantone suggests it’s all about transformation and imagination. “Colors for NYFW Spring 2024 inspire feeling of release.” (Leatrice Eiseman, Executive director of the Pantone Color Institute) While the colors are rooted in nostalgia, they have been reimaged with a more modern feel.
This fashion trend conjures up disco party vibes and memories of sitcoms and movies of the time. Remember Mrs. Roper from Three’s Company and of course the classic Saturday Night Fever movie?
As fashion is often the preview for what’s new in home design, we are also seeing the resurgence of retro styling in home decor that inspires feelings of nostalgia. Think Boho Chic Vibe or Mid-Century Modern. So, take a step back in time as the past continues to inspire how we live, how we dress and how we adapt and change with the times.
