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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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Spring Colors in Tile

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, we find ourselves getting inspired by the new spring season! Although we love the cool and tones of winter, spring is full of bright colors and interesting textures can add new life into a design.

And one of our favorite ways to do this is through tile - it’s variety and versatility make it a great material for introducing new colors and patterns. Take a look below at some of the spring-colored tiles that are inspiring us right now!

Denim

Rose

Sage

Green Bottle

White

We love the different color color combinations you can make with the Technicolor line from Specialty Tile

The Grazi Geo line from Ann Sacks takes a modern approach by mixing graphic shapes and textures with bright, contemporary colors

Rosa Lines

Aquamarina

Azul

Mostaza

The Focus line from Trinity Tile is a great mix of bright, energetic colors and bold geometry

Morning Thaw

Peacock

Sea Glass

Sunflower

Fireclay Tile offers an amazing variety of tile shapes and hues as part of their Colors line - we love this install of spring-inspired colors!

What spring colors are inspiring you right now?

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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!