home decor OUTLOOK 2018 | LICENSING
HELLO 2018
Discovering and following trends is one of the best parts of our jobs, so we couldn’t be more thrilled to share our Home Decor Outlook for 2018 with you. This year top media outlets and bloggers are predicting that design for the home will be more important than ever. Thanks to social media, we are increasingly obsessed with our personal style and our homes. Style influencers, designers and media gurus are fueling our need for more design with every post, tweet and photo. Sometimes it feels impossible to keep up, so we’ve collected our top 5 trends for the coming year and 3 emerging trends that we hope will inspire some interesting discussion on which new and exciting trends to follow in the coming months. Enjoy!
home decor OUTLOOK 2018 | LICENSING
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refined farmhouse
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modern romance
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fresh
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inspire & celebrate
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global bazaar
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emerging: maximalism
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emerging: common thread
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emerging: pink & orange
REFINED FARMHOUSE From vintage designs and patterns to fresh, modern botanicals, this trend is anything but rustic. Overall the look is neutral, with soft pastels and hints of black adding splashes of color and contrast to decor and accessories. While shiplap and clean lines are the staples of this trend, designers are loving the warmer colors, textures, designs and art that are elevating this look for 2018.
STAFF COMMENTS
I’ve loved watching this look transform from more rustic designs to the elegant art and patterns we’re now seeing evolve. Refined Farmhouse is at it’s best when mixed and matched in the home. Crisp white walls, shiplap, rustic wood tables and copper accents are the backdrop for warm fabrics, stylish dinnerware, art, patterns and more, transforming any space into the perfect farm-chic interior.
Tiffani
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COLOR PALETTE
SID22151A Farm Memories V Anne Tavoletti
SID21870 Heartland Landscape James Wiens
refined farmhouse
SID22250 Our Nest VI Janelle Penner
SID22376 Butterfly Mandala Pattern IV Wild Apple Portfolio
SID22739RW Farmhouse Pattern VC Beth Grove
SID22151A Farm Memories II Anne Tavoletti
SID22633WA Life at Home IV Avery Tillmon
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refined farmhouse
SID22295 Looking at You I Light Albena Hristova
SID22739RW Farmhouse II Beth Grove
SID22295 Looking at You II Light Albena Hristova
SID22039 Cotton Field Crop Julia Purinton
SID10658 Farm Friends on Barn Board Pattern IB Albena Hristova
SID22151A Farm Memories XII Anne Tavoletti
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SID22647 Conversations on Botany VI Color Block Wild Apple Portfolio
SID22274RW Happy to Bee Home Words I Sara Zieve Miller
SID22566 Harvest Sentiments Pattern II Moira Hershey
SID20956RW Linen Vegetable BW Sketch Peas Studio Mousseau
SID22747 Country Thoughts Step 02A Janelle Penner
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SID22657 Wheat Sarah Adams
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MODERN ROMANCE Pretty floral patterns and chintz are back in fashion. This isn’t your granny’s floral. Modern romance is all about taking the best of traditional design and updating it for the new millenia. The key is to mix this look with contemporary textiles and decor to create a fashionable look that doesn’t overwhelm. Look for loosely-sketched florals, watercolors and etchings in trend-forward, soft and elegant palettes.
STAFF COMMENTS
Flowers are consistent top sellers, but how they are presented is ever-changing. I love that our artists are interpreting chinz and early 1900s floral patterns into paintings and designs that feel fresh and timely.Who knew that gray would be a gorgeous neutral for buds and blossoms? Or that layer upon layer of transparent flowers could build a garden for this new millenia? Our artist’s studios are abuzz with new collections.
Sue
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COLOR PALETTE
modern romance
SID21221A Floral Splash III Katie Pertiet
SID21488A French Romance I Katie Pertiet
SID21606RW Floral Delight Pattern III Kathleen Parr McKenna
SID20911 Pink Somniferums Shirley Novak
SID22387RW Queen Annes Lace and Cosmos on White Danhui Nai
SID20907RW Midsummer Pattern VI Danhui Nai
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SID22395 The Joy of White Kristy Rice
SID20593 Black Line Poppies II Watercolor Neutral Shirley Novak
SID22454 Antique Garden II Lisa Audit
SID21488A French Romance Pattern I Katie Pertiet
SID22621 Paris Arbor VI Sue Schlabach
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SID20773 Country Bloom VI Lisa Audit
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SID21854 Apple Blossoms Julia Purinton
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SID20907RW Midsummer Pattern II Danhui Nai
SID22389RW Aqua Roses Shadows Danhui Nai
SID21606RW Floral Delight Pattern V Kathleen Parr McKenna
SID21606RW Floral Delight V Kathleen Parr McKenna
SID21572 Spring Beautiful James Wiens
SID22361RW Translucent Garden Blue Crop Danhui Nai
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FRESH Ever since Pantone called Greenery color of the year for 2017, shades of green and plant-inspired designs have been dominating home decor and it isn’t showing any signs of stopping. Leaves, succulents, botanicals and potted plants in splendid shades of green remind us about everything good in nature. The best part? No watering required.
STAFF COMMENTS
Our artists have created collections in every shade of green. From glowing chartreuse to lime and sage, there are hundreds of patterns and designs for your products. We’re seeing green become the new neutral and a color palette easily added to the home with the addition of well-chosen accessories, fabrics and art.
Felicty
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COLOR PALETTE
fresh
SID21684A In the Forest I Katie Pertiet
SID22207 Cacti Garden I no Birds and Butterflies Farida Zaman
SID22426 Retro Garden Step 02 Janelle Penner
SID18645 All Good Things Floral Lamai McCartan
SID22282RW Succulent Simplicity I Felicity Bradley
SID22335 Fine Herbs II Janelle Penner
SID20334RW Courtneys Garden Pattern IIA Courtney Prahl
SID22332 Bird Words Pattern IC Melissa Averinos
SID22354 Desert Bloom Step 01A Daphne Brissonnet
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fresh
SID21481 Tropical Blush V Lisa Audit
SID21527 Spring Grasses I Crop Avery Tillmon
SID22172RW Hygge Flowers Pattern IID Sue Schlabach
SID21520 Gingko Leaves I on White Chris Paschke
SID20089 Garden Succulents II Color Laura Marshall
SID21520 Gingko Leaves II on White Chris Paschke
SID22172RW Hygge Flowers Pattern V Sue Schlabach
SID20275 Nordic Woodcut Pattern II Daphne Brissonnet
SID21481 Tropical Blush VII Lisa Audit
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INSPIRE & CELEBRATE Art has always been inspirational but never more so than when artists combine design and words to create collections that are truly uplifting. Life can be hard. We’re all running as fast as we can. More than ever, we are looking for ways to surround ourselves with products, art and designs that remind us that there is always something to look forward to.
STAFF COMMENTS
We all need a little boost every once and a while. Home decor, stationery and accessories with positive messages continue to gain in popularity. For 2018 we’re seeing a trend towards simple messages, fresh floral designs and hand-painted collections that showcase the artist hand.
Kelley
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COLOR PALETTE
inspire & celebrate
SID22155NR April Showers Inspiration II Laura Marshall
SID22551NR Watercolor Wanderlust Adventure III Laura Marshall
SID22449NR Meadow Breeze IV Laura Marshall
SID22155NR April Showers Pattern IIA Laura Marshall
SID22686RW Scripture for Life II Jenaya Jackson
SID22592 Together Pattern IIID Sue Schlabach
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SID22661 Romantic Luxe Step 01B Pastel Janelle Penner
SID22434NR Wildflower Daydreams II Laura Marshall
SID22426 Retro Garden Step 03B Janelle Penner
SID22442 Wild Wings Pattern VI Sue Schlabach
SID22442 Wild Wings II Sue Schlabach
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SID22661 Romantic Luxe X Janelle Penner
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SID22277A Soft Deco V Anne Tavoletti
inspire & celebrate
SID22401RW Girl Power III Jenaya Jackson
SID22277A Soft Deco I Anne Tavoletti
SID22426 Retro Garden III Janelle Penner
SID22645 I Do Pattern II Farida Zaman
SID22645 I Do III Farida Zaman
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SID22081 Gorgeous V Janelle Penner
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GLOBAL BAZAAR Think globally. Decorate locally. 2018 will be a year of increased global awareness in art and design. Woven textiles, hand-painted tiles and fabric patterns are inspiring interior and product designers around the world. Consumers will be mixing and matching looks, creating opportunities to embrace the best of global design without ever leaving the home.
STAFF COMMENTS
Nothing makes me want to travel more than see globally-inspired art and design. Many of our artists travel extensively. I love hearing their stories about the amazing places and experiences that have inspired their work. From maki-tiles and mandalas to kolam patterns, paisley and more, a well-travelled look is one that never grows old.
Gretchen
THESE LEGS ARE MADE FOR WALKING...
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COLOR PALETTE
global bazaar
SID20716RW Boho Paisley Elephant II v2 Danhui Nai
SID21120 Spanish Impressions VI Daphne Brissonnet
SID22416A Mandala Morning V Anne Tavoletti
SID20716RW Boho Paisley III Danhui Nai
SID20325 Kolam Pattern I Daphne Brissonnet
SID21948 Elephant Walk IV Daphne Brissonnet
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SID16941 Amadora Blue Pattern IX Wild Apple Portfolio
SID20816 Maki Tile III Kathrine Lovell
SID20804 Istanbul II Kathrine Lovell
SID17622 Seville Pattern XII Wild Apple Portfolio
SID22646RW Mandala Dream Pattern IVA James Wiens
SID20248 Free Bird Paisley Pattern II Daphne Brissonnet
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SID21899 Bambala II Kathrine Lovell
SID22654 Kami XIII Kathrine Lovell
SID15228 African Wild Pattern IV BW Wild Apple Portfolio
SID15228 African Wild Pattern III BW Wild Apple Portfolio
SID21433 Kuba I Light Kathrine Lovell
SID21898 Seville I FB Greige Kathrine Lovell
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SID20325 Elephant Caravan Patterns Daphne Brissonnet
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emerging trend
MAXIMALISM
Love eclectic design? Then 2018 is your year. The past few years have seen a focus on clean lines and simple designs in furniture, fashion and decor. Maximilism celebrates excess. Bold patterns, eccentric styles, dazzling colors and various textures are being mixed and matched to create a ‘more is more’ look for the home. So pile on the design. It’s time to let your whimsical side out.
INSPIRATION FROM
MORE IS MORE. COZY CHAOS. MIX STYLES & ERAS. CLASH PATTERNS. COMBINE TEXTURES.
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emerging trend
COMMON THREAD
Embroidery, weaving and the art of hand stitching are well-loved art forms. Design enthusiasts have taken these traditional crafts to a new level and are transforming it into one of the hottest looks of the year. We first started seeing embroidery on the runway and it has quickly cascaded into the home. From unique, embroidered works of art to woven global patterns, this look is all about embracing the art of the handmade.
INSPIRATION FROM ON TREND PATTERNS
HAND-STITCHED. WOVEN. PATTERNS. EMBROIDERY. GLOBAL INFLUENCE.
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COLOR PALETTE
emerging trend
PINK & ORANGE
Get ready to embrace vibrant color. You can’t escape the predictions that bold, vivid color is going to be a hit in 2018. Of all the color combinations, we’re loving pink and orange the most. This flashy pairing is fun, flirty and unexpected in the home, making it all the more intriguing and a standout at retail.
INSPIRATION FROM ON TREND PATTERNS
INTENSE. FLIRTY. UNEXPECTED. VIVID. ENERGETIC.
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