furniture jamaica furniture trends 2011

MODERN FURNITURE TRENDS

Furniture today, like most of things we purchase, often reflects a lifestyle.

Just like our taste in the clothing we wear or the type of car we prefer, our furniture should be seen as a reflection of our personalities and an extension of our (LIFE)style.

FURNITURE AND DESIGN IMPACT OF LIFESTYLES & TRENDS

Focus on residential furniture

NEEDS

YOUNG ADULTS (SINGLES & COUPLES)

LIVING & DINING KITCHEN

BEDROOM BATHROOM

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FAMILIES

LIVING & DINING KITCHEN

BEDROOM – ADULTS

BEDROOM – TOTS & TEENS BATHROOM RECREATION

WORK/HOME OFFICE OUTDOOR & PATIO

MATURE

LIVING & DINING KITCHEN

BEDROOM – ADULTS BATHROOM RECREATION

WORK/HOME OFFICE OUTDOOR & PATIO

LIVING – Sofas, chairs, lounges; ottomans & stools; accent/coffee tables; storage/shelving DINING – Tables, chairs, stools; storage; credenzas; BEDROOM – Beds; dressers/armoires; bedside tables; closets OUTDOOR – Tables; chairs, lounges; WORKSPACE – Desks; chairs; storage; filing LIGHTING* ACCESSORIES*

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DESIGN STYLES Contemporary / Modern Traditional / Classic “Local”

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MATERIALS Wood Metal Plastics & Resins Glass Leather & Textiles Eco-friendly / Green / Recycled

VISUALS

STORYBOARDS

PROTOTYPES

LIFESTYLE TYP

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Small spaces:

Small spaces:

Things to sit on Surface to eat on Things to sleep on Places to store stuff Entertainment stuff

Small spaces: Multi-functional spaces Space optimization

A Few Top Furniture Trends:

1. Furniture for small spaces

2. Multi-functional

3. Clean styling and finish

4. Ready to assemble

5. Modernize the old

5. Modernize the old

One of the strongest trends noticed at the Milan 2011 Furniture Fair is in the

choice of colours.

Increased use of bright colors in everything from fabrics, furniture and finishing.

Whether it is molded plastic furniture, lacquered wood or metal finish, vibrant colors are preferred. Use of bright colors such as red, yellow and orange may be the natural reaction to dispel the dullness of recession. Living room furniture including sofa was presented in many shades of colors including red, violet and yellow.

6. Colour

Furniture colours are now

Revolutionary! Bright finishes in wood, metals & upholstery are blending in with colourful walls, splendid drapery, cushions and other home décor.

Ghanaian Stacking Tables Ghanaian Wooden Plant Stand

7. Cultural Trends

Contemporary African Home side table in solid laminated wenge.

• eco-friendly materials • recycled wood, metals & plastics • non-toxic finishes & textiles

8. Green

salvaged pine, stainless steel, eco-resin (linea ochre) 16 x 48 x 18 christianbrowndesign.com

• eco-friendly materials • recycled wood, metals & plastics • non-toxic finishes & textiles

8. Green

cedar

sugar maple

zebrano

mahogany

teak

blue mahoe

poplar

pine

9. Materials

9. Materials

9. Materials

10. Finishes & textures

10. Finishes

At the end of the day, consumers are looking for furniture solutions that are:

Space saving Stylish

Comfortable Multi-purpose

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