J. Rotherham Est. 1927
LUXURY WORKTOP
DESIGN TRENDS
DESIGN TRENDS
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SIMPLICITY - pg.3
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HISTORY - pg.15
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BIOPHILIA - pg.27
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UNIVERSE - pg. 41 2
SIMPLICITY Slow down, take time for contemplation, and embrace discreet design details.
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THE ORIGINS OF
SIMPLICITY In today’s complex and fast-paced world with so many demands made of us, along with our ‘available everywhere to everyone at any time’ digital status, and constant bombardment from media sources, there is a real need to create a sense of sanctuary in our homes. Driven by a desire to simplify our lives, as well as to edit down our possessions and surroundings, a design trend emerges centred around interior design schemes that provide ‘visually quiet’ and soothing spaces in which we can relax, unwind, recharge and most importantly escape the chaos of the outside world. These spaces are uncomplicated and pared down with a strong sense of wellbeing – rooms that encourage us to slow down, take time for contemplation, and provide a place of complete calmness and stillness in our hectic modern lives.
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This trend offers a sense of clarity, order and control to counteract the disorder and lack of control many people feel because of the information overload and infinite choices faced on a day-to-day basis. In an ever-complicated world we begin to seek out places to spend time which convey serenity, discreet design details, and honest plainness. Simplicity is a much needed antidote to the bling of the boom years as Post-Economic Crisis . The mantra for many people becomes ‘Less is better. Simplicity is best.’
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THE LOOK
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There is a real need to create a sense of sanctuary in our homes.
This trend projects a disciplined sense of restraint. Rational, ordered, and considered, it is a style that is at once functional yet refined. The essential aim is to create room schemes that are easy on the eye, uncomplicated, and quietly elegant with an unspoken underlying luxury. It takes many of its stylistic cues from inspirational new architectural projects which introduce a soothing, calm, hushed presence to bustling cities around the world. This influence results in interior and product designs which have a very solid, heavy, ‘constructed’ block aesthetic. Built to last, robust and utilitarian, it’s a style that looks and feels dependable, giving a reassuring sense of certainty during an era of great uncertainty and at a time of great change.
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Although the unnecessary and excessive are filtered out so that nothing distracting remains, this trend’s look still manages to be inviting as it boldly ventures into Minimalist territory. But this is a very different Minimalism to that of the 1990s. So what’s new about New Minimalism? It’s subdued rather than stark; it’s about paring down rather than stripping everything away; and it’s much softer, more feminine and comforting than last time around. Light-filled, airy and tranquil – it has a serene atmosphere of unadorned stillness.
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A serene atmosphere of unadorned stillness.
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MATERIALS, TEXTURES & EFFECTS The key to successfully achieving this trend’s look lies in strong contrasts between smooth, beautifully engineered materials and raw industrial textures. Materials are reassuringly solid, heavy and opaque, boasting obvious signs of their architectural inspiration via both simple block geometric shapes and sleek, ergonomic, curved forms. White marble and CorianŽ, whispered shades of grey granite, and gritty concrete dominate this trend, giving it its strength and sturdiness. These qualities are played off against hazy colour-tinted and cloudy semitransparent glass and resin which spill pleasing pastel shades onto surrounding surfaces. The bold and confident mixing of these materials across room schemes creates a balanced harmony of: solidity and transparency; robustness and delicacy; heaviness and airiness.
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COLOUR PALETTE Gemini Quartz
Gemini Quartz
Gemini Granite
Falcon Ice
Grey Mist
Nero Absoluto
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Gemini Acrylic
N-White
Gemini Quartz
English White
Gemini Acrylic
Kitchen Door Colours
Worktop Colour: Gemini Quartz Mythology Olympus White
Kitchen Door Colours
Ginger
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Gemini Acrylic
Gravel
Gemini Acrylic
Cubic White
Gemini Quartz
Super White
Kitchen Door Colours
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Complimentary Materials Brushed rose gold or high shine copper can be blocked together with bare blonde woods such as ash, elm or maple; Mother of Pearl introduces an intriguing iridescent shimmer in contrast to the rawness of chalky concrete surfaces; white and grey marble form unexpected partnerships with clear glass; clinical shades of green and muted shades of cosmetic pink add injections of colour to plastics, glass and resin elements; nude tones of ultra-smooth and micro-crackled leathers plus putty shades of suede deliver a comforting soft touch.
Copper
Blonde Wood
Carrera Marble
Arabescato Marble
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HISTORY Opulent and brutal; luxuriant and tough; highly decorative and sombre; alluring and imposing.
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THE ORIGINS OF
HISTORY
As the title suggests, this trend is strongly influenced by a revival of interest in historical styles, techniques and traditions. For many people, a degree of concern about the present socio-economic situation exists, along with uncertainty and apprehension about the future, and so we seek comfort in the past as well as yearning for a sense of escape – a retreat from the problems of modern life. In reaction to the drawn-out austerity of recent years the desire to introduce a more glamorous style back into our homes has slowly developed - to surround ourselves with decorative schemes and products that have a story to tell; look and feel special; and have a sense of nostalgia, connecting us to what we perceive as simpler times and the enchanting romance of the past. It’s the reason why period dramas have been so popular with television audiences over the past few years and why so many more are being commissioned.
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High profile Designers are also choosing to make historical references in their hotel, bar and restaurant projects as they explore themes of decadence, old world glamour and archive designs, often drawing inspiration from museum exhibitions.
The austerity of recent years drives a desire to introduce a more glamorous style back into our homes.
They offer guests a chance to experience the grandeur, sophistication and splendour of bygone times, and in turn many will aspire to emulate aspects of these styles in their own homes. This then is a trend that allows us to take a nostalgic look through the pages of history and indulge in a luxurious, decorative style without it becoming ostentatious or out of sync with the current climate.
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THE LOOK This trend advocates a luxurious, glamorous style as we welcome pattern, ornamentation and sumptuous materials back into our homes. But this doesn’t mean a return to bling – it’s a discreetly opulent, slightly subdued look that’s very much about craftsmanship and quality products that will last in terms of both durability and style. It means investing in decorative schemes, furniture, fixtures, fittings and furnishings that can be cherished for many years to come, and this is also an interesting way to address sustainability issues. Stylistically this trend globe trots and time travels across the centuries collecting together a lavish mix of products which proudly pay homage to Medieval, Elizabethan and Baroque architecture, art, craft, costume and even jewellery.
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This eclectic assemblage of contemporary and simplified reinterpretations of historical patterns, shapes and techniques is centred on a palette of rich oil paint tones and dark jewel colours, grounded by chalk pastel browns and warm greys. Working with just these limited colours means that diverse styles and patterns can be freely mixed and still achieve a harmonious result. It’s a style that is at once opulent and brutal; luxuriant and tough; highly decorative and sombre; alluring and imposing. This unusual mix of design qualities results in room schemes that provide a new take on the romanticised world of grand houses, hotels and salons.
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MATERIALS, TEXTURES & EFFECTS The key to successfully achieving this trend’s look lies in bravely mixing historical periods, patterns and materials to create a New Old aesthetic built on materials which express a new appreciation of old techniques. Much of the beauty of this trend is discovered when you look closely at the detail: the illusion of wear and ageing on surfaces; lightly distressed and tarnished effects; finely crackled glazes reminiscent of old paintings; and faded patches of pattern seemingly worn away by many years of use. But this trend is not about threadbare textiles or eroded surfaces – it’s about new materials, some with a subtly aged appearance, others with a gleaming opulence, and all with a reference to bygone times.
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COLOUR PALETTE Elysian Grey
Pegasus Brown
Atlas Fossil
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Worktop Colour: Gemini Quartz Mythology Poseidon Black
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Lunar Grey
Ares Grey
Silver Dawn Metallic
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Gemini Quartz
Inca Brown
Gemini Quartz
Gemini Acrylic
Graphite Ice
Marronier
Gemini Quartz
Gemini Quartz
Kitchen Door Colours
Champagne Ice
Shell Starburst
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Worktop Colour:Gemini Granite Tornado Grey Leathered
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Complimentary Materials Blackened steel, tarnished brass, and gold add to the antiqued aesthetic; quartz work surfaces in noble shades of grey and soft stucco brown tones establish a sense of dignity and stability; whilst creamy pearl effects and shades of amethyst add a fanciful twist, as do lighting pieces inspired by intricate jewellery and chainmail constructions.
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BIOPHILIA Live life in the moment, at a less urgent natural pace
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THE ORIGINS OF
BIOPHILIA
’Biophilia’ relates to our basic human desire to feel connected to nature – its flora and fauna; seasons and rhythms. And this desire is increasingly significant in design terms because it feels familiar and is reassuringly authentic at a time of widespread mistrust. Many of us now find ourselves more attracted to products made from natural materials, and embellished with patterns and textures found in nature. We are keener to create room schemes that enable us to re-engage with the great outdoors no matter where we live. This urge is driven in part by our growing environmental awareness and consideration for finite resources, as well as how our consumption contributes towards ecological change.
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Room schemes that enable us to re-engage with the great outdoors no matter where we live.
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Together these issues encourage a shift towards more self-sufficient lifestyles and a closer day-to-day relationship with nature (even if that simply means growing herbs and vegetables from scratch), as well as greater moderation in our purchasing decisions in order to make space for simple pleasures. The importance of Biophilia is central to the design of ambitious architectural projects which aim to integrate trees and plants into the structure of buildings and bring rural living into the heart of cities and towns around the world. This then is a trend that encourages us to live life in the moment, at a less urgent natural pace, and to find time to appreciate the benefits of Biophilia.
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THE LOOK This trend projects a raw, rugged, even untamed style which takes many of its stylistic cues from ancient forests and woodlands, and wild mountainous areas. But it is nevertheless unexpectedly glamorous due in part to the inclusion of warm-toned metals and the presence of skilled craftsmanship providing unusual and distinctive touches of luxury. The style blends handcrafted qualities with a precious sensibility which results in interior and product designs which visually communicate a new form of luxurious rusticity.
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Colours have an earthy familiarity and are derived from plants, vegetables and minerals. They are warm, comforting shades and together with the abundance of natural materials this is most definitely an interior design style that brings the outside environment inside. Even manmade materials mimic nature’s treasures and wildlife: delicate branch shaped legs on tables; intricate growth ring textures on seating pieces; stacked pebble formations; and the fascinating integration of animal forms such as antlers and hooves.
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MATERIALS, TEXTURES & EFFECTS This trend is dominated by natural materials used in their natural state or shaped and embellished by skilled artisans. Textures are of the earth, emerging uneven and raw, cracked, bark-like and chiselled, reinforcing the handcrafted and precious ‘one-off’ look. It’s a trend that encourages us to look with fresh eyes at familiar materials in order to newly appreciate their full character, intricate details and varied beauty. Materials flaunt their irregularities and charming imperfections, and it is these unique qualities that make this trend so appealing. The key to making this style work in your home is to include products made from carefully worked metals, marbles and leathers which will offset all the earthy ruggedness and create room schemes that go beyond the usual rustic styling.
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A delicate balance is struck between stately quartz surfaces, dangerously dark shades of emerald, sapphire and amethyst, and the soft patina of antiqued metals as brass makes a comeback. Together they instil a sense of heritage and a flourish of high glamour into kitchen and dining room schemes. Deep brushstroke and bare canvas weave textures allude to the works of the Great Masters; dark wood flooring creates a manor house mood; sumptuous velvet upholstery and densely patterned damask wall coverings set a grand tone; blackened steel, tarnished brass, and gold add to the antiqued aesthetic; quartz work surfaces in noble shades of grey and soft stucco brown tones establish a sense of dignity and stability; whilst creamy pearl effects and shades of amethyst add a fanciful twist, as do lighting pieces inspired by intricate jewellery and chainmail constructions.
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Bronze, copper and Corten steel appear hammered, oxidised and pitted, giving the impression of having been affected by the elements. Marble and granite work surfaces, displaying slices of dark pearlescent and crystalline shimmers, a fossilized styling or exaggerated veins, create the desired geological effect.
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COLOUR PALETTE Gemini Granite
Gemini Granite
Gemini Granite
Night Pearl
Moon White
Tornado Grey
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Gemini Granite
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Worktop Colour: Gemini Granite Emerald Pearl
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Chestnut Brown
Gemini Granite
New Tropical Brown
Gemini Granite
White Diamond
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Gemini Granite Tornado Grey Leathered
Gemini Quartz
Gemini Granite
Gemini Granite
Titanium
Gemini Granite
Bianco Antique
Mountain Starburst
White Diamond
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Complimentary Materials Woods have a reclaimed appearance – aged, weathered, scraped-back or burnished; ultra-dark mineral colours add an element of mysterious glamour - intense shades of petrol blue are most captivating when used alongside rich oxblood, chestnut browns and slate greys; leaf embossed leathers, touches of suede upholstery, and long-haired faux furs add softness.
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Bronze
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UNIVERSE Mysterious, alluring, and fascinating, a style that is at once intense and enchanting.
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THE ORIGINS OF
UNIVERSE
We have entered an exciting era of exploration and innovation. New realms and possibilities await our discovery as the worlds of Science, Technology and Design work together in order to journey into the most challenging of territories and atmospheres. Together they are making the dream of commercial space travel and the eventual colonisation of the moon and planets achievable, as they design new spacecraft and devise ingenious ways to construct practical dwellings. Collaborative teams are also venturing deep into the mysterious abyss of the world’s seas and oceans. These expeditions could lead to revelations that impact areas such as medical research and smart materials via biomimicry. Meanwhile proposals from architectural firms for underwater hotels in locations around the world defy convention and delight travellers with the prospect of wondrous new hospitality and leisure experiences.
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Above sea level there are plans to build ecological skyscraper hotels and residential towers with terraces of cascading greenery which tap into a futuristic style of living architecture that will effectively create spectacular urban rainforests. And interest in all of these factors will most certainly be reinforced by the release of the AVATAR film sequels, with their distinctive visual style centred on Pandora’s fantastical, lush landscapes and extraordinary underwater seascapes. This then is a trend that encourages us to consider the effects of these incredible developments as Scientists and Designers alike attempt to expand our view of the Universe.
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THE LOOK This trend projects a wondrous aura. Mysterious, alluring, and fascinating, it’s a style that is at once intense and enchanting. Taking many of its stylistic cues from the depths of rainforests, outer space and underwater seascapes, it has a familiar organic appeal as well as a captivating strangeness. Therefore the essential aim is to create room schemes that inspire a sense of wonder yet also deliver a profoundly beautiful environment which feels exclusive. It’s a daring mix of curious mutated forms and special effect surface finishes, in an enticingly dark palette pierced by intense bursts of electric colours.
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Banks of spectacular pendant lamps, inspired by corals and deep sea creatures, create undulating waves of mesmerising light across ceilings; stellar explosions, vast galaxies, constellations and dreamscape scenes of nature are represented on printed and woven fabrics; oxygenated, bubble formations influence product shapes; the hazy glow of ultraviolet light illuminates kitchen walls to create ethereal feature splashbacks; delicate design details come in the form of decorative glass and ceramic accessories with an otherworldly quality. Products are rarely symmetrical or regular in their appearance. They seem to have formed organically, resulting in a bespoke look with a life of its own. Complex, intriguing and crackling with concealed energy – it’s a portal into a world of fantastical glamour.
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MATERIALS, TEXTURES & EFFECTS This trend is dominated by a range of oceanic blues and deep sea teals, halos of glowing violet and cosmos black. Across glass, metals, resins, plastics, granites and quartz these colours create a boundless wash of gleaming, ultra glossy surfaces and shimmering effects. The key to successfully achieving this trend’s look lies in bringing together a broad spectrum of textures that are super smooth, ridged, waxy, molten and crystallised, via a mix of transparent, luminescent, changeant and compressed, opaque materials which form curvaceous, wavy and bulging product shapes. When combined this creates a wondrous atmosphere and a dramatic aesthetic for kitchen and dining room schemes.
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This trend is dominated by a range of oceanic blues and deep sea teals, halos of glowing violet and cosmos black.
Crater indentations make reference to lunar textures; colour-tinted metallics make their way from Fashion into the world of Interiors; marbleised patterns are trapped in glass like swirling underwater currents; highly polished exotic woods are inset with raw crystal formations; silver metals and multi coloured glass tiles display molten textures; shadowy dip-dyed fabrics and rugs add diffused pattern and softness.
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COLOUR PALETTE
Worktop Colours
Gemini Granite
Kitchen Door Colours
Star Galaxy
Gemini Quartz
Cosmos Black
Gemini Quartz
Meteorite Metallic
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Gemini Quartz
Gemini Quartz
Kitchen Door Colours
Worktop Colour: Gemini Granite Blue Pearl
Kitchen Door Colours
Midnight Ice
Ebony Starburst
Silver Dawn Metallic
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Raven
Atlantic Blue
Complimentary Colours Gemini Quartz
Aspen Ice
Gemini Quartz
Arctic Starburst
Royal Purple
Mesmerising quartz and granite work surfaces are flecked with iridescent fragments of blue pearl, and encapsulated copper and silver glistening glitter effects; oil slick effects deliver colour changeant qualities, as do delightful opalescent surfaces and dramatic cascading clusters of LED lighting.
Opalescent
Ultraviolet Light
Gemini Quartz
Sapphire Storm
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IMAGE
CREDITS 1. Motif Basin by Omvivo / Suzie Dyson / www.omvivo.com 2. Venice Mirror by Boca Do Lobo / www.bocadolobo.com 3. Flor, Lean and Echo Stools by Sharon Sides / Sharon Sides / www.sharonsides.com 4. Milkywave by Aida Studio / www.aidia-studio.com 5. The Matter of Matter by Linde Hermans / Photo by Kristof Vrancken / www.lindehermans.be 6. Amangiri Spa Resort, Arizona / Áman Resorts / www.amanresorts.com 7. ‘We all Contain things’ / Derek Wilson Ceramincs / Photo by Chris Martin / www.derekwilsonceramics.com 8. Hold Me Up - Bench by Vano Alto / www.vanoalto.tumblr.com 9. Rudi - Small Single Loop by Lukas Peet / Photo by Joseph De Leo / www.lukaspeet.com 10. Vault House by Johnston Marklee / www.johnstonmarklee.com 11. Villa Kanousen by Yuusuke Karasawa Architects / www.yuusukekarasawa.com 12. Numerouno by Doimo Cucine / www.doimocucine.it 13. The Louvre Abu Dhabi by Ateliers Jean Nouvel / www.louvreabudhabi.ae / www.jeannouvel.com 14. Way by Snaidero Design / www.snaidero.com 15. Kaelen SS14 / Chattie Bianca Dionisio / www.kaelennyc.com 16. Bo Bedre Kitchen / Photo by Inger Marie Allegrini / www.bo-bedre.no 17. Glory by Nikoline Liv Andersen / Photo by Signe Vilstrup / www.nikolinelivandersen.dk 18. King Edison Pendant Light designed by Young & Battaglia for Mineheart / Brendan Young / www.youngbattaglia.com 19. Coquine Restaurant by Lee Broom / Photo by Marcus Peel / www.leebroom.com 20. Flora Pendant by Rothschild & Bickers / Photo by Paul Beggy / www.rothschildbickers.com 21. RE COVER Black Chair by Farg & Blanche / www.fredrikfarg.com 22. Lutraki by The Quilted Wall Company / www.thequiltedwall.co.uk 23. Albery Albermale Wallpaper by Cole and Son / www.cole-and-son.com 24. Elliptical Nebula Collection by Willowlamp / Adam Hoets / www.willowlamp.com 25. Etoile Cesar Kitchen by Gian Vittorio Plazzogna / www.plazzognadesign.com 26. The Walls of Venice Collection by Rubelli / www.rubelli.com 27. Samarkand Rug by Luke Irwin / www.lukeirwin.com 28. Valentino Fall/Winter 2013 Haute Couture / www.valentino.com 29. Hotel Endemico by Gracia Studio / www.hotelendemico.com
30. Saudade, ii by Nikola Borissov / www.nikolaborissov.com 31. 38 Series by Bocci / www.bocci.ca 32. Pressed, Epoxy Clay by Floris Wubben / www.floriswubben.nl 33. Noho Penthouse NYC by Blesso Properties / www.blessoproperties.com 34. Casa Cumbres by Taller Hector Barroso / www.tallerhectorbarroso.com 35. Work tools in marble quarry / gettyimages.com 36. Scrapwood Wallpaper PHE05 by Piet Hein Eek at Rockett St George / www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk 37. Hybrid No 1 chair by Merve Kahraman / www.mervekahraman.com 38. Huilo Huilo Montaña Mágica Lodge ‘Magic Mountain Hotel’ / www.huilohuilo.com 39. Dark Forest / Photo by Mark Pohlmann / www.pohlmannmark.deviantart.com 40. Blade by Modulnova / www.modulnova.com 41. The Diesel Social Kitchen by Scavolini / ww.scavolini.us 42. Marrone Leather by StudioArt / www.studioart.it 43. Sandstorm Smock Jacket SS14 by Christopher Raeburn / www.christopherraeburn.co.uk 44. Pebble Stool by Ginger and Jagger / www.gingerandjagger.com 45. Glow Stick Streamed Waterfall by From The Lenz / www.fromthelenz.com 46. Oceania by Pilar Castro Evensen / www.be.net/pilarcastroe 47. Bright Woods Collection by Giancarlo Zema Design Group / www.giancarlozema.com 48. Arrival of Spring by Peter Layton. Courtesy of London Glassblowing / www.londonglassblowing.co.uk 49. Fabulight by Jem Textiles / www.jemtextiles.net / www.fabulight.ie 50. Full Moon Sideboard by Sotirios Papadopoulos for Ennezero / www.sotiriospapadopoulos.net 51. Alicante by Cucina Febal / en.febalcasa.com 52. Mal Corboy Kitchen / malcorboy.com 53. Cosmo Suspension Lamp by DelightFULL / www.delightfull.eu 54. XIX OLED Concept for Kaneka Corporation Japan by Formfjord / Fabian Baumann / www.formfjord.com 55. Violet Flower by Tatiana Plakhova / www.complexitygraphics.com 56. Tiles by Cheryl Lewis 57. Hadron Lamp by Joe Doucet. Mouth-Blown Glass, Electroluminescent Wire / Photo by: Kendall Mills / www.joedoucet.com 58. Resort 2014 by Dion Lee / www.dionlee.com