My article ‘Bringing the Outdoors In: Ten Tips for Creating a Naturally Beautiful Holiday’ written on behalf of House Beautiful is posted on the Mohawk Flooring website.
And don’t miss the video of Sean talking about Fall trends.

Read the article on MohawkFlooring.com…

Fashion plays an important roll in defining color, texture and style trends for every market. JC Reports, Inside Global Fashion Trends, published a three part article discussing trend perspectives. How are countless sources of images and influences dictating what is stylish?
The Death of Trends Series
The Death of Trends, Part 1
The Death of Trends, Part 2
The [...]

I had to laugh when I read the response UK Telegraph columnist Hadley Freeman gave her reader to their fashion question.  She pokes fun at trend forecasting in  ‘Recession chic’

In the red: apparently scarlet pieces are a sign of the recession
Question:
I read in last week’s Guardian that it’s necklines, not hemlines, that reflect the world’s [...]

Colourful look gaining ground in Thai design world
According to an article in the April 5th Bangkok Post more homeowners are getting bolder with their choice of colors
While neutral schemes continue to dominate the interior, a subtrend has emerged with a bold few souls opting for bold, bright colours in their decor.
An increasing number of design [...]

We are in an age where creating our own reality has been an idea that has taken hold and it is easy to forget that this is a relatively new thought.
Our parents or grandparents and those before them wouldn’t have even considered that their thoughts could directly influence their physical world yet today it is [...]

Our focus on the environment is nothing new but it is important from a trends perspective to note that a shift in attitude has taken place.
While most consumers have agreed for some time that care and renewal of our natural environment is an issue that needs to be addressed until recently only a small number [...]

TrendHunter.com is the world’s the world’s largest community dedicated to trend spotting & cool hunting.
Breakthrough ideas and strategic advantage hinge on the ability to anticipate trends and identify the next big thing. By tracking the evolution of cool, Trend Hunters generate ideas, stimulate creativity, and ultimately unlock cool.

UPDATE December 3, 2009: Pantone announces Mimosa as the 2009 Color of the Year. See more about this year’s color here and find even more on the sunny hue at Live In Full Color.

Pantone has selected its “Color of the Year” for 2008: Blue Iris Pantone 18-3943.
The company said the blue-purple blend combines “the stable [...]

The latest color trends forecast released by Pantone shows what they report to be the ten hottest colors for Spring 2008.
See the colors and download a copy of the report here…

Here is a well done summary of key product trends for kitchen and bath countertops that was a sidebar to the Product Trend Report at Kitchen & Bath Design News.
Kitchen and Bath Countertop Material Trends at a Glance

Both fashion and function are key drivers of kitchen countertop trends, with designers and their clients looking for [...]