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1. MODERN FURNITURE TRENDS

2. Furniture today, like most of things we purchase,
often reflects a lifestyle.
Just like our taste in the clothing we wear or the type of car
we prefer, our furniture should be seen as a reflection of our
personalities and an extension of our (LIFE)style.

3. FURNITURE AND DESIGN
IMPACT OF LIFESTYLES & TRENDS
Focus on residential furniture
NEEDS
TYPE: APT. OR HOUSE
WHO
YOUNG ADULTS FAMILIES MATURE
(SINGLES & COUPLES)
LIVING & DINING LIVING & DINING LIVING & DINING
KITCHEN KITCHEN KITCHEN
BEDROOM BEDROOM – ADULTS BEDROOM – ADULTS
SPACES
BATHROOM BATHROOM
BEDROOM – TOTS & TEENS
RECREATION
BATHROOM
WORK/HOME OFFICE
RECREATION
OUTDOOR & PATIO
WORK/HOME OFFICE
OUTDOOR & PATIO
LIVING – Sofas, chairs, lounges; ottomans & stools; accent/coffee tables; storage/shelving
SOLUTIONS
DINING – Tables, chairs, stools; storage; credenzas;
BEDROOM – Beds; dressers/armoires; bedside tables; closets
OUTDOOR – Tables; chairs, lounges;
WORKSPACE – Desks; chairs; storage; filing
LIGHTING*
ACCESSORIES*
DESIGN STYLES MATERIALS VISUALS
LIFESTYLE
DESIGN
Wood
Metal
Contemporary / Modern Plastics & Resins STORYBOARDS
Traditional / Classic Glass
“Local” Leather & Textiles
Eco-friendly / Green / Recycled PROTOTYPES

4. Small spaces:

5. Small spaces:
Things to sit on
Surface to eat on
Things to sleep on
Places to store stuff
Entertainment stuff

6. Small spaces:
Multi-functional spaces
Space optimization

7. A Few Top Furniture Trends:
Furniture for small
1. spaces

8. 2. Multi-functional

9. 3. Clean styling and finish

10. 4. Ready to assemble

11. 5. Modernize the old

12. 5. Modernize the old

13. 6. Colour
One of the strongest trends noticed at the Milan 2011 Furniture Fair is in the
choice ofcolours.
Increased use of bright colors in everything from fabrics, furniture and finishing.
Whether it is molded plastic furniture, lacquered wood or metal finish, vibrant colors are
preferred.
Use of bright colors such as red, yellow and orange may be the natural reaction to dispel
the dullness of recession.
Living room furniture including sofa was presented in many shades of colors including
red, violet and yellow.

14. Furniture colours are now
Revolutionary!
Bright finishes in wood,
metals & upholstery are
blending in with colourful
walls, splendid drapery,
cushions and other home
décor.

21. 7. Cultural Trends
Ghanaian Wooden Ghanaian Stacking Tables
Plant Stand

22. Contemporary African Home side table in solid laminated wenge.

23. 8. Green • eco-friendly materials
• recycled wood, metals & plastics
• non-toxic finishes & textiles
salvaged pine, stainless steel,
eco-resin (linea ochre)
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24. 8. Green • eco-friendly materials
• recycled wood, metals & plastics
• non-toxic finishes & textiles

25. 9. Materials cedar
sugar maple
zebrano
mahogany
teak
blue mahoe
poplar
pine

26. 9. Materials

27. 9. Materials

28. 10. Finishes & textures

29. 10. Finishes

30. At the end of the day, consumers are looking for furniture
solutions that are:
 Space saving  Comfortable
 Stylish  Multi-purpose

31. Thank You
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