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International Design Trends

Interior design trends are never a stationary target, and fresh concepts are constantly evolving to inspire and amaze. We love taking existing ideas and reinterpreting them in new ways, and appreciate seeing other designers do the same. But because creation is so often influenced by experience, we frequently like to expand our point of view and see what where design is headed on a more global level.

Today we’re taking a look at international design and the trends that we’re seeing aboard. Take a look below to get an overview of these trends and some of our favorite projects that use them!

ENBRACING A SOFTER SIDE

We’re seeing more and more international design with softer concepts, colors, and textures - check out a few of our favorites below!

@Elena Lokastova

A Moscow jewelry store has achieves a soft and luxurious feel using pastel colors inspired by local architecture and plush textures.

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@Bryan O’Sullivan

The Berkeley Bar in London strikes a perfect balance by mixing masculine materials like wood and tone with feminine colors and forms

@PAVE Architects

A recent remodel at the Original Sokos Hotel Arina in Finland introduced locally-inspired theme rooms, which are based on whimsical concepts like as Summer Night and Salmon and Tar

REFINED + MINIMAL

A refined and minimalist aesthetic has been quite prominent in many international projects this year. We love the clean lines, sophisticated palettes, natural textures, and impeccable lighting used in these spaces - take a look below to see a collection of our favorites!

@YuQiang & Partners

A beautiful, minimalist hotel, the Hainan Nanyang Meili Hui in Danzhou, China uses a combination of simple yet engaging geometry and natural elements to create refined and elegant spaces

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@Roar Studio

The Sensasia Stories Spa in Dubai juxtaposes brutalist elements with natural materials, ethereal lighting, and glamorous details

@Cumulus Studio

The design team behind Hotel Verge wanted to project to fit purposefully within the heritage and context of it’s location in Launceston, Australia. The area’s industrial history informed their use of sleek, raw materials and sophisticated forms.

BOLD COLORS

A new trend in bold, playful colors and can be seen in many recent international projects - check out a few favorites below!

@Masquespacio

A Milan location for the the Italian hamburger chain Bun mixes vintage elements, bright colors, and sophisticated details to appeal to a new generation of younger customers

@Dvekati

A Moscow wine bar provides a fun and playful atmosphere using bold shapes and bright colors

@Klein Dytham Architecture

The Toggle Hotel in Tokyo makes bold use of color-blocking, mixing clean lines with bright tones for a sophisticated but playful atmosphere

What international design trends are inspiring you lately?

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Trend Watch | Modern 80’s Furniture

The 1980s are remember for many iconic cultural introductions. Legwarmers, scrunchies, high-waisted jeans - the list of 80s trends is long, and usually inspires a love or hate reaction. And as we keep an eye of emerging 2021 design trends, we can’t help but notice 80s-inspired interior design showing up more and more. Bright colors, geometric patterns, bold color-blocking - we’re seeing all this and more in new commercial design projects, and we’re loving the modern 80’s trend!

@Zinovatnaya

@Masquespacio

@Timur Mitin

@Zinovatnaya

One place we’re seeing the modern influence of the 80’s is in furniture. There are a lot of amazing products reflecting this trend, and we love using these pieces to bring a bit of nostalgia and sophistication to any space. Take a look below to see some of our favorites!

Apart Chair | @Supaform

Bola Disk Table Lamp | @Pablo

Lil Chair | @Mijo Studio

Caruso Cabinet | Miniforms

Stool FORM | @Nort Studio

This is Art Coffee Table | @Design By Us

Theia M Table Lamp | @Marset

Iso Side Table | @Petite Furniture

Log 365 Dining Chair | @Pedrali

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Best of Colored Glass

Colored glass is nothing new in the design world; since Medieval times, stained glass has been used to add beauty and color to the world’s grandest buildings. But colored glass is also a very modern and contemporary material. And as we look at 2021 design trends, we’re seeing colored glass more and more, applied in bold and unique ways.

We’ve reviewed inspiring projects and products designs and curated our favorites into two collections - take a look below at the best of colored glass!

BEST OF COLROED GLASS | PROJECTS

@Java Architects

@Emily Henderson

@blocHaus

@Dinmore Studio

@CoCo Form Studio

@i29 Architects

BEST OF COLORED GLASS | PRODUCTS

Rayures Screen - Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

Presence-Absence Table - Germans Ermics

Twilight Vases - Benjamin Silver

Office Partition - Concept / Glass

Flow [T] Pendants - Nao Tamura

Sherazade Patchwork - Glas Italia

Muffins Wood Lamps - Brokis

Low Table, Shaping Colors - Germans Ermics

What are your favorite ways to use colored glass?

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Trend Watch | Pastels

As we move farther into 2021, new and exciting design inspirations are constantly emerging. One trend we’ve been watching closely is pastels. These colors have been steadily growing in popularity in recent years, but they’ve now exploded into one of the fastest growing color trends of the year! Take a look at the curated collections below to see some of our favorite pastel-inspired products!