mainstreamimages a library of stock images: January 2013

Happy new year to all our customers and friends.

It’s that time of year again. The hangover has gone and it’s the first week of the year. You’re thinking how you’ve got to start lugging yourself back to work and waking up from your festive stupor. You’re also thinking, ‘I’ve at least got to start the year well!’ and even though many of us are sceptical about New Year’s resolutions, making a positive change for a short time is firstly still an achievement and secondly, you might actually stick to it long term so it’s always worth a try. I’m very keen on plans and goal setting and even if many go by un-achieved, some of them stick.

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Yellow is the new Pink.

Yellow is the new pink!

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Pattern Returns.

Pattern is making a comeback. In regards to Pattern stop being so matchy-matchy the trend will be to clash your fabrics and stimulate the senses, this goes hand in hand with the yellow trend.

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A Sense of Touch

Touch is the biggest sense to focus on. Fabrics and finishes should all be touchable, textures with warmth and depth are preferred engaging the user into the space with all their flesh. The colours of sand and stone will prevail. Be inspired by your morning whole meal bread with the warmth of beige and neutral.

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The Group Dynamic.

Design will shift from being about a single person to being about a group. The group dynamic will make projects more exciting and thought out.

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Embroidery, Knitting and Hand Craft.

Embroidery, knitting and hand craft. We have seen this wave take off through sites like Etsy and re-created in stores like Anthropology or Forever 21. Think large scale knits and macramé taking off in decor and furniture.

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Foolishness of Everyday Objects.

The happiness and/or foolishness of everyday objects. Don’t just buy a chair; buy a chair that makes you smile. Silly but structured items. (Fashion will lead with clowns, mimes and oversize bow ties).

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African Influence

African influence is back. Think black and white, voodoo, spirits, bold monochrome geometrics, hallucinations, blur and the red and white of sacrifice. Watch for companies like Ege Carpet and Moroso.

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Surrealism and Enchantment

Surrealism and enchantment will let spaces tell stories. Alice in Wonderland and Disney classics meet interiors. This may tie in with the trend of Humour with gimmicky items like smiling robotics.