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Contemporary design features continue to hold sway, although the move away from minimalism, harsh lines and a clinical ambiance is replaced with a touch of old world warmth. Modern design meets mid-century interior concepts to create spaces that give us the best of both worlds…old and new. Eclecticism is in. This is the time when that colonial/antique piece of furniture can be placed alongside your contemporary straight-line sofas, and not look out of place. Mix and match is the trend as aesthetic independence becomes more pronounced. Ornate fixtures and accessories alongside straight-line minimalist metal furniture would not be incongruous.
Colours are bold. Green is the dominant colour this year. A deeply vibrant green. Followed by pumpkin orange, bright red—in tones from terracotta to cayenne. Orange, Yellow, Gold—dominating the palette. Deep cinnamon, luxurious violets, turquoise and of course the other colour that is hot—Pink—bright and daring.
Metal remains an extensively used feature of design. The only difference is that it is now mixed with other mediums, from wood to leather. Metal laminates are being used on everything from walls to furniture. In tones of bronze, burnished copper, gold frosted, nickel….and many more. There is a lot of development in this particular aspect of interiors and it’s likely to get more and more creative.
Texture. A word to memorize this year. Because it touches every feature of design. On walls, in fabrics, in wood finishes, in flooring concepts….anything and everything defined by texture. Flooring shows increased use of carpet tiles, and carpets that focus on tones and weaves rather than motifs. In tiles, ceramics are out, porcelain is in. Glass continues its reign of supremacy and is being used in a lot of creative ways. Not just for functionality but also for embellishment.
Furnishing fabrics are dominated by textures and weaves that focus on the in-built beauty of natural fibres. Fabrics with metal woven into them, tones and thread work, embroidery and quilting are all making a comeback. Prints are back in action but the motifs are eclectic and the colours very bold. Polka dots have appeared out of nowhere and stripes refuse to go out of fashion. Windows are no longer bare. Colour and embellishment complement modern styles. The emphasis is on creating a fusion between the old world style and the modern look. Roman blinds remain popular as do drapes in contemporary styles. Top treatments bring back a sense of grandeur while retaining the clean lines. Metal,leather,suede are all being used with linen,cotton and silks. Artificial fibres are no longer visible. Sheers are being used extensively. Handwork and detailing bring in the elegance to the earlier minimalist styles. Embroidery, printing and ethnic styles create their space after a long hiatus.
Wall treatments are another force to reckon with this year. Paint finishes, stencilling, the distressed look, faux treatments, colour colour colour. Faux treatments can be used on anything from walls to wood, ceramics to metal/glass. Mouldings are also back in business and ornate cornices happily co-exist with contemporary style.
Lighting…..again, clean lines, simple shapes. A new feature in the lighting market is the use of motion sensors instead of manual light switches. Along with an attempt to focus on subtle glow rather than direct light. Offices still use fluorescent light but the attempt is to soften the edges a bit and create light that is easier on the eye. In terms of the material used, metal still rules the roost. But it is metal that comes in a wide range of finishes from hand painted texture finishes to burnished and oiled tones of copper and bronze. Shiny brass is completely out, although brass may be used and finished in a metallic shade. China is totally passé. Hand painting is welcome, but in a manner that develops tone and texture…not motifs. Glass is used in a wide variety of colours and tones, wrought iron in complemented with traditional embellishments. The biggest surprise is the re-entry of chandeliers. The central light fixture is back with a bang.
If colour and wall finishes are in, could murals be all that far behind? Yes, walls are being decorated with murals. The bolder the better. But only if the room is big enough to handle that kind of drama. Sofas continue with the long silhouettes and remain low and tapered. The emphasis on beige,off-white,ecru and white continues while the colour is brought in using decorative pillows. Leather makes a strong statement this year. It touches most aspects of décor in one way or another. But modern and traditional mingle like two enemies who have just become great friends.
If you figured that trimmings have died, think again. Beads are being used for accessories and draperies. The bullion fringe re-appears with a vengeance on window treatments and upholstery. Fireplaces are in vogue again. Doesn’t matter whether they are functional or not !!! There is a whole range of styles in the market, to cater to almost any budget. The detailing varies from metal accents to texture detailing.
Decoupage is another element of design that makes its presence felt this year. Use it on furniture, or wall art. It is most definitely chic. In terms of motifs, again, contemporary and traditional synthesize to create a new style. Large motifs dominate in the larger interior schemes. The bolder the better.
Kitchens are focusing as much on exteriors as interior accessories. Hardware and fittings acquire much more prominence. Mouldings are more detailed although they are kept reasonably small. Open plan dominance keeps the focus on more natural light. Glass is being used in many innovative ways in interior design. From flooring to walls. Accessories to fittings. Mirrors have rekindled their appeal.
In offices, the focus is on creating low panels, reducing the cubicle environment to incorporate more flexibility. Square foot area is being kept low, and management is contemplating the new mobility and giving up huge private offices in favour of a more open environment. In homes, with the dominance of the open plan, the trend is to remove isolated areas and boundaries and create a place where one area flows into another and there aren’t that many rigid definitions. Essentially, our lifestyle choices are reflecting the way we think.
Article Courtesy: http://www.interiorspaces247.com/
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PERSON INVOLVED
DESIGNATION
PRESENT STORE
PLANS ,NOTE(for tapping buiness we need the contact details of the project team who decides on store opening details)
1 109F
2 89 CINEMA
3 ACTION MANIA
4 ADIDAS
5 ADITYA BIRLA
6 Aditya Birla Retail
7 ADITYA BIRLA RETAIL LTD
8 AMANTE
9 AMOEBA
10 AND
11 ANOOTHI
12 APOLLO
13 APTECH
14 ARCHIES
15 ARISIA SOLITAIRES
16 ARROW
17 ARVIND BRANDS LTD
18 ASWERA
19 AT HOME NILKAMAL PLASTICS MANISH PAREKH DIRECTOR 2 STORE 16 MORE
20 ATWALK
21 AVENUE SUPERMARKETS(D-MART)
22 B>MORE
23 BASKIN ROBBINS
24 BATA
25 BELMONTE
26 BEON
27 BEZZEL
28 BHARTI-WAL MART
29 BIG BAZAR
30 BINDALS
31 BIZARRE
32 BKLUE FOODS
33 BLACK
34 BLACKBERRYS
35 BLUEMOUNT
BOMBAY DYEING & MANUFACTURING
1 BOOK BAY
2 BOOK SHOPPE
3 BOSE
4 BOSSINI
5 BPCL
6 C n M(CLOTHES N MORE)
7 CADD CENTRE
8 CAFÉ COFEE DAY
9 CANDICO
10 CANDY TREATS
11 CANTABIL
12 CARLTON
13 CARMICHAEL HOUSE
14 CARREFOUR
15 CAT
16 CATMOSS
17 CATWALK
18 CELLUCOM
19 CHABRA 555
20 CHIQUE
21 CINNAMON
22 CITI SHOPPE
23 CLASSIC FASHIONS
24 CLASSIC POLO
25 CLASSIC POLO
26 CLUB CITY
27 COMFY
28 COOL COTTONS
29 COSTA COFFEE
30 COTTON COUNTRY
31 CROCODILE
32 CYGNUS
33 DABUR INDIA
34 DAMAS GOLDFIELDS JEWELLERY
35 DAYAL OPTICALS
36 DAZZLE
37 D’DAMAS
38 DIGITAL SHOPPY
39 DISHA
40 DISNEY ARTIST
41 DIWAN SAHEB
42 DOCKERS
43 DULHAN
44 DUNKIN DONUTS
45 DXI XI
46 EBONY
47 EBONY RETAIL HOLDINGS
48 ECCENTRICS
49 EMAMI STARMARK
50 ESPRIT
51 ESSAR
52 EUROKIDS
53 FABINDIA
54 FAME ADLABS
55 FAST TRX
56 FERNS N PETALS
57 FI(FIRST IMPRESSION)
58 FIRANGI
59 FLORIANA
60 FOOTMART
61 FOREVER MEN
62 FORTIS
63 FREEDOM FASHIONS
64 FRELOOK
65 FUNDOO ZONE
66 Future Group PANTALOONS,BIG BAZAR,CENTRAL,EZONE,COLLECTIONI,HOMETOWN.FOODBAZAR(TOTAL7 VERTICALS)
67 GATHA
68 GAUTIER
69 GILI
70 GINI & JONY
71 GINI & JONY
72 GIOVANI
73 GITANJALI
74 GKB OPTICALS
75 GLOBUS
76 GLOBUS STORE
77 GR THANGA MALIGAI
78 GREG NORMAN
79 GUARDIAN LIFECARE LTD
80 H&B STORES(DABUR)
81 HAKOBA LIFESTYLE
82 HALDIRAMS
83 HARARA
84 HDFC BANK
85 HID DESIGN
86 HOFFMEN
87 HOGDOG
88 HOSE FULL
89 HUB
90 HUES
91 INDIA BULLS-
92 Indiabulls - Piramyd
93 INDIAN TERRRAIN
94 INFINITI RETAIL
95 ITC AGRI DIVS
96 ITC CHOUPAL FRESH
97 ITC WIILS LIFESTYLE
98 ITC-LRBD
99 JADE BLUE
100 JAGDAMBA PEARLS
101 JAWED HABIB
102 JEALOUS JEANS
103 JEALOUS21
104 JOCKEY
105 JOHN PLAYERS
106 JOY& PEACE
107 JUMBO
108 JUST CUTS
109 JUST IN TIME
110 KALNJALI ARTS & CRAFTS
111 KANZ
112 KAPPA
113 KAPSONS
114 KAYA SKIN CLINIC MARICO
115 KAZO
116 KEWAL KIRAN CLOTHING
117 KFC
118 KHADIMS
119 KIMAYA
120 KIRBY
121 KIRTILAL KALIDAS & CO
122 KITTENS
123 KOHLI BROTHERS
124 KOOL KIDZ
125 KOUTANS RETAIL LTD
126 KOUTONS
127 KWALITY WALLS
128 LACOSTE
129 LAKEWOOD MALLS(HAIKO)
130 LAKME BEAUTY SALOON
131 LAKSHITA
132 LANDMARK(LIFESTYLE)
133 LAWMAN
134 LEE
135 LEE SPORTS
136 LEECOOPER
137 LEVI STRAUSS
138 LEVI STRAUSS (INDIA)
139 LEVIS
140 LIBERTY
141 LIFESTYLE INTERNATIONAL
142 LILLIPUT
143 LIMASOL
144 LINC PENS
145 LIVEIN
146 LNB TEXTILES
147 LONGHORNS
148 LOOT
149 LORENZINI
150 LUCERA
151 M&B FOOTWEAR
152 MADURA GARMENTS
153 MAHINDRA RETAIL
154 MAINLAND CHINA
155 MAJOR BRANDS(INDIA) PVT
156 MANIPAL CURE & CARE
157 MANYAVAR
158 MANZONI
159 MARCO RICCI
160 MATTEL TOYS
161 MAX
162 MC DONALDS INDIA
163 MCDONALDS
164 MEDICINNE SHOPPE
165 MEENA BAZAR
166 METRO CASH & CARRY
167 MnM MARKETING
168 MOBILE STORE
169 MONTE CARLO
170 MOTILAL OSWALL
171 MOUSTACHE
172 MTV
173 MUSIC WORLD
174 MY DOLLAR STORES
175 NAHAR COTTON COUNTY
176 NALLIS
177 NEXT RETAIL INDIA
178 NIK NISH
179 NIKE
180 NIRULAS
181 NUMERO UNO
182 OCTAVE
183 ODYSSEY
184 ODYSSEY INDIA
185 OPTIONS
186 ORACLE GRAMENTS
187 PALNETM
188 PANTALOON RETAIL
189 PARSVANATH
190 PERSONALITY LTD(WEEKENDER)
191 PIRAMYD RETAIL
192 PIRANHA
193 PIRAYD
194 PIZZA HUT
195 PLANET FASHION
196 PLANET M
197 PLAYLIFE
198 PORTLAND
199 PRIKNIT
200 PRO VOGUE INDIA
201 PROVOGUE
202 PUMA
203 PUNK
204 PVR CINEMA
205 QXEMBERG
206 RAGE
207 RAJDHANI
208 RAJMAL LAKHICHAND JEWELLERS
209 RAYMOND LTD
210 RAYMONDS
211 RCHIES
212 RECAP
213 REEBOK
214 REID & TAY;OR
215 RELIANCE PETRO MRKETING
216 RELIANCE REATIL
217 RELIANCE WEBSTORES
218 REVIVE
219 REVOLUTION
220 REYNOLDS
221 RIFLE JEANS
222 ROCKPORT
223 RPG RETAIL
224 RPG RETAIL
225 RUBY TUESDAY
226 RUFF
227 RUFF KIDS
228 RW(RITU WEARS)
229 SAMSONITE
230 SANKALP RETAIL VALUE STORES(MY DOLLAR)
231 SATYA PAUL
232 SAVOY SUITES
233 SCARY HOUSE
234 SCHULLERS
235 SHAPES
236 SHOPPERS STOP
237 SHOPPERS STOP
238 SHOPPERS STOP
239 SHYAM GARMENTS FASHION OUTKET
240 SIYARAMS
241 SLEEPINS
242 SOHUM SHOPPE
243 SPACES
244 SPAN TECHNIQUES
245 SPECIES
246 SPENCERS
247 SPYKAR
248 SPYKAR JEANS
249 SRS
250 STAND ALONE SHOPS BUT ON ALL INDIA BASIS
251 STANDARD’S MAX
252 STEPHENS BROTHERS
253 STUDY BY JANAK
254 SUBHIKSA
255 SUBIKSHA TRADING SERVICES PVT LTD
256 SUBWAY
257 SUCCESS
258 SWARANJALI
259 SWISS JUNCTION
260 TANTRA
261 TCS TEXTILE PVT LTD(THE CHENNAI SILK)
262 TIMEX
263 TITAN
264 TITAN INDUSTRIES
265 TNT(LIVING BATHROOMS)
266 TONY & GUY
267 TRENT
268 Trent (Westside)
269 TRENT LTD
270 TRIGGER
271 TRINTEHRA
272 TURTLE
273 TURTLE STORES
274 TUSCAN VERVE
275 UNI STYLE IMAGE
276 UNILEVER INDIA EXPORTS LTD
277 UNISEXX
278 UNISTYLE IMAGE
279 UNITED COLOURS OF BENETTON
280 UNITED COLOURS OF BENETTON
281 VALUE MART
282 VIP
283 VISHAL MEGA MART
284 Vishal Retail
285 VISHAL RETAIL
286 VIVEK LTD
287 VKIDS
288 VODAFONE
289 W
290 WADHWAN FOOD RETAIL PVT LTD
291 WADHWANI RETAIL
292 WALKIN M&B
293 WAVE CINEMA
294 WEEKENDER
295 WELJOME
296 WELSPUN
297 WESTSIDE
298 WILLS LIFESTYLE
299 WITCO(INDIA ) LTD
300 WOODLAND
301 WRANGLRE
302 ZARDOZI
303 ZIMPY KOHLI
304 ZODIAC
305 ZODIAC CLOTHING
306 ZODIAC STORES
307 ZUNI
308 ZYXA
Well written article. Interior designing cool job, fusion between mid century interior and modern arts have given a new juxtaposition look to the whole idea of interior designing. This article has really given a good insight about this creative art.
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where in India are you from? I am from Chennai.
Hi Vivek,
So did You started writing in? I am from Bangalore.
Yes Sanjana, I wrote a couple of entries to test it out already. please join the forum and introduce yourself to the other people.
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Hello,
I would like to get my handicrafts showroom done like United Colors of bennetton in Vasant Vihar Delhi. How can I find who designed it and executed the project.
Please et me know.
Thanks