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AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK at next year’s design trends, colors, and more!

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color paletteaccording to PANTONE, “this season, cooler and softer color choices with subtle warm tones follow a minimalistic en plein air theme, taking a cue from nature.”

Pantone highlights1. eclectic, ethereal mix of brights, pale pastels & nature-like neutrals.

2. retro delights, folkloric & floral art, & magical worlds of tropical landscapes.

3. colors that create a soothing escape from the everyday hustle and bustle.

While rigid color rules have been replaced by more creative guidelines, style and color coordination in the home remains a consistent goal.”-Leatrice Eiseman, PANTONE

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liVinG Walls

Green walls are at the cutting edge of design and are safe to install on almost any structure, indoors and outdoors. They make a dramatic statement and create a welcoming environment for employees, clients, and visitors.”-Ambius

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Green walls are, and continue to be, a major trend in the plant design industry. They help to purify the air, reduce stress, enhance well-being, help with noise pollution, cut electricity bills by up to 20%, and overall are works of art! It’s no wonder these walls are popping up in airports, hotels, homes, restaurants, and other places.

shared spaceShared offi ce space is a hot new trend led by big tech companies. And it goes well beyond just offi ce spaces: communal eating areas, game rooms, relaxation spaces, and more.

HOW TO PLAN:Strive for space & color that engages social interactions

Design communal game, relaxation, & dining areas

Increase community feel with open fl oor plans

Use light, glass, plants, etc. to liven environment

Selgas Cano Architecture

rustic chic

The natural, organic, raw, rustic, simple look has gone mainstream. It’s whimsical and lightfilled, it’s repurposed wood and exposed walls, it’s sheepskin throws and mason jar light fixtures, it’s local finds, it’s handcrafted. You can spot this trend from weddings to interior design, and although it looks so effortless, it really does take some careful piecing together. Possibly the hardest part is tracking down all the pieces that fit together to look unique enough, yet cohesive enough, to form the perfect look.

TIPS:Think: neutrals (lots of white).

Think: a mix of reclaimed wood, exposed wall or ceiling, contemporary furniture and white walls.

Think: clean lines.

nature indoors

The benefi ts of having plants indoors, especially in the workplace, have been in the news a lot recently as more and more studies highlight just how good it is to have plants around us. Whether it be through living walls, potted plants, or indoor planted courtyards, there are a plethora of ways that plants are becoming a key piece of indoor landscapes. And what are the benefi ts, you ask? They include: improved health, increased mood and job performance, reduced stress, and improved air quality (to name a few!).

Studies have shown that even a single plant can have a dramatic impact on the productivity of employees. Physical workspace has been shown to directly aff ect workers’ ability and eff ort to fi nish a given task, so improving the environment can benefi t both you and your employee.”-Mike Cushing, Business2Community.com

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succulents & air plants

People have started flocking to succulents and air plants because of their unique, beautiful look, as well as the fact that they require very little care. With the sudden surge in popularity, they can now be seen as decor in every-day interior spaces (and fit very well into “rustic chic” interior designs!).

Air plants and succulents are extremely versatile: use them in living walls, teacup office displays, as centerpieces at events, and more.

photo creditsCoverGreen wall: http://gsky.com/projects/west-elm-beirut-lebanon-green-wall/Stone sink: http://luabelleblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/sink-or-swim.htmlCouch/wood wall: http://www.tapeto.com/en/aph-920-whitewashed-wood-mural

Color PaletteSwatches: http://www.dexigner.com/news/27378Living room: http://www.pouted.com/forecasting-hottest-trends-home-decoration-2015/

Green WallsEllen & Usher: http://www.ellentv.com/tags/Usher/Twitter: http://gsky.com/projects/twitter-boston-cambridge-massachusetts-green-wall/Facebook: http://officesnapshots.com/2013/02/04/facebook-menlo-park-office-design/

Shared SpaceDropbox: http://officesnapshots.com/2013/06/05/inside-dropboxs-urbanized-san-francisco-offices/Selgas Cano Architecture: http://www.archdaily.com/21049/selgas-cano-architecture-office-by-iwan-baan/Facebook: http://officesnapshots.com/2013/02/04/facebook-menlo-park-office-design/

Rustic ChicStone sink: http://luabelleblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/sink-or-swim.htmlMiddle photo: http://darkdud.com/5432/rustic-french-country-home-interior-design-furniture/rustic-french- style-dining-table-design-idea/Right photo: Photo by Angus Fergusson, source: http://houseandhome.com/design/rustic-birch-dining-table

Nature IndoorsLeft photo (Free People office): http://www.christinaemilie.com/#!blank/c1mlkMiddle photo: http://www.caandesign.com/white-cube-by-arch-625/Right photo: http://officesnapshots.com/2012/11/02/urban-outfitters-campus-office-design/

Succulents & Air PlantsLeft photo: http://officesnapshots.com/2013/07/22/inside-evernotes-new-redwood-city-offices/Small right photo: Photo By Mary Swenson, source: http://www.projectwedding.com/ideas/309963/diy- simple-succulents