The return of macramé pendant lights and velvet furniture: the stars of "Light & Furniture 2016"!
10.3.2016
Translation: machine translated
The "Light & Furniture" trade fair was held in Stockholm at the beginning of February. It may not be as big as the Paris or Frankfurt fairs, but it's a charming way of inviting visitors to discover the trends for 2016.
Urban Gardening as life wisdom - from perfection to the definitive provisional
High-quality, refined wooden furniture combined with rustic wooden crates or pallet garden furniture. Simple pots in different sizes in wild green emphasise the provisional effect, as if there hasn't yet been time to repot the plants.
Nordic-style furniture, accessories such as glass vases that look like apple juice bottles and tone-on-tone pots immediately lend a distinctive style. Greenhouses for growing flowers emphasise the natural look. Lamp sockets with bare bulbs placed at different heights give the impression that everything isn't finished yet.
It's this impromptu nature that gives this trend its charm. In this day and age, when everything reflects perfection, we are once again looking for the simple things and nature. That's why Urban Gardening and the jungle trend are also big themes for the spring/summer 2016 season.
Retro, art deco and the crazy 70s
This second trend has a slightly more glamorous feel. Standout features of this style include filigree legs and round shapes, as well as upholstered furniture covered in velvet. Marble coffee and side tables, and art deco elements in copper, brass or bronze mark this trend.
Intense dark colours combined with velvet convey a clear stance and are strongly reminiscent of the 70s. The shapes of sideboards and tables are also reminiscent of the past.
The resurrection of macramé suspensions
In knotted cotton threads adorned with wooden balls - in the 70s, this suspension was a must-have. With the great comeback of hanging baskets, our old green friends that remind us of our grandmothers' living rooms are enjoying a renaissance: succulents, cacti and stag horns are now once again decorating hanging baskets or our improvised urban windowsills.
Whether we choose urban nature or retro glamour, one thing is certain: the return to nature is evident in both trends and ensures a clear shift in future design style.
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David Widmer
Senior Trade Brand Manager
David.Widmer@digitecgalaxus.chI’m always looking out for new trends, true to the motto: «Decorate in a style today everyone will want tomorrow». As I have to take it down a notch at work, I express myself in my own home. It’s where you’ll find curiosities, collectables from faraway places and handmade things side by side. Interior design should always be personal and authentic – just like you are.