39 michigandesign.com FallintoFabric When spotting trends, you must not only be aware of what is up-to-the-minute but be perceptive enough to predict what’s going to happen in the future. These MDC showrooms have the expertise to search out the newest trends in the industry and share them with our designers and their clients. – Emily Crawford The current craving for interior environments that evoke the natural world is the most important long-term trend in design today. Humans are hardwired to respond to color found in the natural world. Colors from nature are easy to live with, give us warmth and comfort, and provide a sense of well-being. But natural doesn’t always mean neutral! Layering neutrals and punching them up with orange and airy greens is a great way to capture this natural vibe. Think: oasis blues, rainforest greens, fresh mango, and bleached neutrals. We are loving palettes that are complex and complementary: soothing and tart, cool and warm, wet and dry, mountain and prairie, arid and vegetal, for a complete sensory experience.” – Hannah Alderson, VP of Design for The Robert Allen Duralee Group ROBERT ALLEN, SUITE 28 We are excited to see how much the maximalist trend has prominently stepped into interiors from fashion. Tons of color and pattern make up interiors that are crafted to be unique and plentiful, showcasing a bold and global viewpoint in gathering spaces. Why is this so exciting? Maximalism enables designers to be bold, to take risks, and to allow their clients’ personalities to be at the forefront – making for some pretty incredible spaces to inspire.” – Loree O’Sullivan, Fabricut Inc. Marketing Strategist DESIGNER FURNITURE SERVICES + FABRICS, SUITE 22 “ “ Photos courtesy of Robert Allen Duralee Group
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