Trend forecasting is part psychology, part anthropology, and part intuition. It’s an art — and like most art, it’s influenced by life. Cultural, economic, social, and political movements are all key drivers for upcoming trends, as are the experiences we go through, the way we feel, and the way we live and work. Trends grow, evolve, and build up over time, and by observing the world with a keen eye, we can watch them form — and predict what’s coming next.
The Stacy Garcia design studio predicted the following 8 design and color trends for 2012:
1- Calcified- Bony Structure
2- Dark Fairytale – all about what lurks in the shadows
3- Mid Century Ideal- A nod to Mod
4- Acid Hip – Neon Brights
5- SpeakEasy – Deco and the new version of luxe
6- Wild Corners of the world- Rainforest chic
7- Modern Rustic- bring the outdoors in
8- Garden party- Flower power…and I’m not talking about the hippy scene!
1- Calcified- Bony Structure
2- Dark Fairytale – all about what lurks in the shadows
3- Mid Century Ideal- A nod to Mod
4- Acid Hip – Neon Brights
5- SpeakEasy – Deco and the new version of luxe
6- Wild Corners of the world- Rainforest chic
7- Modern Rustic- bring the outdoors in
8- Garden party- Flower power…and I’m not talking about the hippy scene!
Calcified evolved from the grey and neutral story from 2010/11, which my studio dubbed “Nuance”. Neutrals give us a feeling of calm and enables us to create an order out of chaos. Light, textured surfaces remain important. Tactile and textural surfaces inspire our engagement with touch. We are putting things under a microscope, revering nature and we respect that things are ever-changing. Think bony structures, exoskeletons, fossilized materials, Honeycomb structures, Dusty finishes, ultra-matte, gritty textures and cracked, unfinished, porous surfaces.
images: SG inspiration photo, courtesy: Phillips Collection, SG inspiration photo, courtesy: Ligne-Roset, courtesy: Cocobolo, Stacy Garcia for Lebatex Fabric
Dark Fairytale is mysterious and sensual, theatrical and staged. It is about what lurks in the shadows. We have a desire for action. We are finished with the status quo. Colors and mood stems from our distrust of the government and economy. Feel Gothic influence, Darks, off-black, Forest imagery, Lacquered finishes, dark feminine motifs, Hooded chair, button tufting.
images left to right: SG inspiration photo, courtesy: Lily Jack, courtesy: Angela Cameron Fine Art, Stacy Garcia for Lebatex Fabric, courtesy: APF Munn
Mid-Century Ideal is a Nod to Mod, an idealized version of what the 50’s and 60’s were like. It is a counter to technology. We want to be unplugged and reconnect with our values. You'll see distressed Leathers, couches with boxy lines, low back, and single cushion, a desaturated mid-tone palette.
images left to right: Stacy Garcia for York Wallcovering, courtesy: Judy Ross Textile, courtesy: Coast to Coast, , courtesy: Lily Jack, Stacy Garcia for HunterDoug las Hospitality
Rebellious and bright, Acid Hip, is modern and bold and gives off good vibes with blinding brights. Playing on color and light, this hipster has edge. Detailing the counter-culture appeal with an unlimited use of color, dynamic color blocking, and unexpected juxtaposition of matte and high-gloss finishes.
images: courtesy: Chemetal, courtesy: Ligne-Roset, courtesy: Ligne-Roset, courtesy: Chemetal, courtesy: Andarina Design, courtesy: GroundPlans
Art deco and the roari ng 20’s are at the helm of the inspiration for this trend. Mixing greys and black with pops of brights bring this to life. Looking back to a time when everything seemed feasible through “modern technology” like automobiles, moving pictures and radio. The Jazz Age rules again! There is an emphasis on the details as a new form of luxury, Great Gatsby will transport us back to this era. Clean lines, walnut woods,lacquered furniture, Metallic finishes and glossy fabrics will leave you feeling Jazzy.
images left to right: Stacy Garcia for Lebatex Fabric, courtesy: Lily Jack, courtesy: APF Munn, courtesy: Samuelson Furniture, Stacy Garcia for Brintons
Inspired by world travels, Wild Corners of The World is a collection of bright colors and textures of the jungle. An evolution of Nouveau Boho, it has primitive design elements but is indigenous of many regions around the world. With a little tropical flare and an uplifting, saturated palette, get your passport ready for a trip to all the Wild Corners of The World. A general mixing of global color and pattern are creating the new materials for any environment.
images left to right: Judy Ross Textiles, courtesy: SNUG Furniture, courtesy: Kenneth Cobonpue, courtesy: MaleneB
An evolution of simple pleasures, Modern Rustic, focuses on simplified and reclaimed elements. It is an invitation to appreciate and re-use nature’s gifts while still living a contemporary lifestyle. An unexpected juxtaposition of industrious metals and organic woods. Modern Rustic is about simplicity with impact, minimalistic and restrained compositions.
images left to right: courtesy: Lily Jack, courtesy: Judy Ross Textiles, courtesy: Lily Jack, courtesy: Cocobolo, courtesy: Diane Paparo Studio
Be charmed by an imaginative vision of slate shades mixed with greenery and blooms. Playful, fanciful and enchanted, this is not your standard garden party. Corsage florals are bold and over scaled, Garden greens and feminine floral hues are paired with black or dark blueberry for edge and balance, Floral Patterns mix with trellis, swirls and leaves.
images left to right: Stacy Garcia for York, courtesy: Kim Parker, Stacy Garcia for Artaic, courtesy: Judy Ross Textiles, courtesy: First Light Lighting, Stacy Garcia for Artaic
“We can do nothing to change the past, but we have enormous power to shape the future” -Edward Cornish (founder of the World Future Society)
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