Much like we can expect from the American people in next year’s election, the votes among the nation’s top interior designers and manufacturers are split when it comes to forecasting what will be “hot” in home decor in 2008.
The good news is that there’s no mudslinging or veto power. In fact, design bipartisanship is encouraged, as it results in a myriad of choices for today’s style- and value-conscious consumers.
Here are the top 10 trends on the ballot for 2008:
1. The Incumbent – Wall murals are always a hot ticket, particularly those produced by Hopkins, Minn.-based Murals Your Way (www.muralsyourway.com), the industry leader in the production of decorative wall murals for more than 35 years. “Personalization is the key driver in mural selection,” says Todd Imholte, president of Environmental Graphics, the company that operates Murals Your Way. “We are finding more and more people choosing a mural that fits their personality.” With a gallery of more than 5,000 wall mural images, as well as the ability to create a custom mural from a personal photo or artwork, the possibilities are truly endless. Some of Hollywood’s celebrities are using the murals from Murals Your Way like Madonna, Julianne Moore and Woody Harrelson. (more…)
The 300% Spanish Design exhibition, which just opened on in Lisbon, has been organized by the State Corporation for Spanish Cultural Action Abroad (SEACEX) and the Portuguese Institute for Architectural Heritage (IPPAR). Produced by the Spanish State Company for International Exhibitions (SEEI), the exhibition has already been shown at the Aichi Universal Exhibition 2005 in Japan. Through its 300 original pieces (100 chairs, 100 lamps and 100 posters) showing the rich Spanish contribution to the world’s creative culture, and with prestigious designer Juli Capella as its curator, the exhibition attempts to reveal the creative potential of Spanish design, widely publicising its best designers, brands and companies. (more…)
