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“We saw these bins from German company Keeeper at Ambiente and the Inspired Home Show. Love the way you can show your fandom in different ways – and decorative storage is one way to delight and surprise. The Minions (Bob, Stuart and Kevin) can be “heroes of tidiness”. With licensed products representing $19B in retail sales in the home décor categories, consumers clearly are looking for their favorites to help bring fun home.” – Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf, Project Partners Network. Photo courtesy of Keeeper.“Last February, I came across this blackened wooden table by Otra Objects for Santa Living and it struck me how material takes a central position to color. I have seen a clear shift emerging toward material-led design, where surface, tactility and transformation outweigh the role of color. Here, burnt amber wood anchors the narrative. Deeply charred with cracked and irregular surfaces, it introduces a sense of controlled rawness, bridging craft and process. Black needs to be used carefully in spaces, always controlling lighting conditions, yet these darks allow for textural depth that hardly any other shade can provide.” – Judith Van Vliet, The Color Authory. Photo courtesy of Judith Van Vliet“It’s the sense of meaning embedded in Anduba’s Web of Life that draws you in. Created by Guarani artist Miguela Moura as part of a collection developed with Indigenous artists from around the world, the design draws on Ñanduti weaving traditions. Increasingly, the narrative behind a pattern is what drives engagement.” – Saana Baker, The Textile Eye. Photo courtesy of Anduba“We loved this mirror from Kalalou! The arch is sophisticated and elegant and the leaf detailing around the edge adds a touch of whimsy and softness. This mirror is a must-have for an entryway or store display. ” – Madeline Stewart, Mustard Seed Market & Home. Photo courtesy of Kalalou“Sometimes it’s the smallest details that make a space feel special — and one design trend that’s been especially exciting to watch is portable, rechargeable lighting. No longer just practical, these pieces from Design by Us, spotted in Paris, combine thoughtful materials and striking design to create a big visual impact in a compact form. ” – Riann Henkel, Sphere Trading. Photo courtesy of Sphere Trending
