furniture jamaica furniture trends 2011
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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
WH
O
SPAC
ES
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*
SOLU
TION
S
DESIGN STYLES Contemporary / Modern Traditional / Classic “Local”
DESIG
N
MATERIALS Wood Metal Plastics & Resins Glass Leather & Textiles Eco-friendly / Green / Recycled
VISUALS
STORYBOARDS
PROTOTYPES
LIFESTYLE TYP
E: AP
T. OR
HO
USE
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
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• 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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