{"id":1896,"date":"2013-12-13T10:28:43","date_gmt":"2013-12-13T10:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1896"},"modified":"2013-12-13T10:28:43","modified_gmt":"2013-12-13T10:28:43","slug":"2014-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/2014-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"Trends for 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are heading to the end of the year, so many designers will have already consulted with trend forecasters to see what\u2019s in store for 2014. For most of us trends are most easily recognisable through fashion \u2013 the colours and the fabrics used to create the latest look. But there is much more to trend forecasting than what you see on the catwalk.<\/p>\n

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Trend forecasters look first at the big picture, i.e. what is going on in the world. They believe this will affect the look and feel of the things we surround ourselves with. While fashion is the easiest access route, trends also filter into many other areas of our lives, including interior design.<\/p>\n

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One well-known forecaster is Pantone, who every year predict the colours that will be popular for each season.<\/p>\n

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Pantone\u2019s references for spring 2014<\/b><\/h4>\n

Their colour palette<\/a> for spring ranges from pastels through neutrals to bright colours. Shades of blue and grey seem to be popular next year with accents of bright colours like the spicy red Cayenne, bright yellow Freesia, and the burnt orange of Celosia. There\u2019s also Lilac Tulip and a vibrant mauve\/purple called\u00a0Radiant Orchid<\/a> \u2013 you\u2019ll have noticed the influence of nature.<\/p>\n

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What does this mean for bathrooms?<\/b><\/h4>\n

The predicted colours might influence the colours in bathrooms. But in terms of bathroom trends, and similarly for kitchens, these rooms aren’t ones we change every year. Most of us would expect our investment in the main features of these rooms to last for years, so trends are more long-term.<\/p>\n

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One American blogger<\/a> sees bathroom trends heading for an emphasis on showers<\/a>, especially those with floor level trays and smooth, seamless lines.<\/p>\n

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Room decoration<\/b><\/h4>\n

Meanwhile Elle Decoration<\/a> has translated the catwalk trends for room decoration:<\/p>\n

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