72 <strong>Furnishing</strong> <strong>Fabric</strong> <strong>Fashion</strong> by nature in warm earthy colors. The shapes are voluminous, round and friendly. The design is simple, functional, fluid, organic, quiet without superfluous details. A lot of attention is given to sustainability and longevity, especially for materials and for production methods. Alternative natural materials are used, such as fungi and leather made of fruit waste, seaweed, corn, banana, recycled pet bottles, paper, coffee grind, etc. etc. But also, hard materials such as marble and travertine. The materials are quite heavy textured, we see bouclé and tweed, but also cuddly materials such as mohair, fake fur and wool. Textiles are important to convey this need for softness. We see high/low effects through tufting, loops, and fringes. Carpets, in unexpected shapes, are used also on the walls. Wallpaper and murals in color blocking and rounded abstract shapes are important. Furniture should be versatile. Artificial intelligence has become an important factor in visualization of the interiors. 3-D printed decorative objects play a role. Silver colored objects make a comeback. 2. REFLECTIONS AND TRANSPARENCY The second theme is called “Reflections and Transparency”. It is a modern, innovative direction, with phantasy and surreal effects. Sometimes it looks artificial. The materials that are used, contribute to that. They are often man-made, such as glass, Perspex, polyester resin and plastic. Also recycled polyester is applied. Transparency, special gradient effects and shifts of color give a modern touch to the interior. It is often associated with light effects, sometimes with an acid or neon color touch to convey a specific effect. In the prints we see for instance water color effects and clouds, but also at random spots and stains and marble effects. Often the patterns are playful and whimsical, curtains are often transparent and executed in gradients. As part of the unreal-like atmosphere, we see more and more renderings with artificial intelligence. It is sometimes difficult to distinguish fake from real. Also, gradients, iridescence, and the play with transparent layers are important. In the architecture we see arches, circles and rounded shapes. We see ridges and serrated shapes. Geometry, stripes, stylized patterns, and hand painted patterns are applied on fabrics and carpets. Murals are popular. Acoustic products play an important role and are also used as room divider and are made of recycled pet felt. We will see a lot of 3-D printed objects such as vases etc. There is interest in vegetable dyes.
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