Artisan

Technology has erased boundaries across the world, leading to a new appreciation and acceptance of cultures and their craftsmen. To the design world, the results will be bountiful, with a virtual melting pot of styles emerging. Consumers will show an increased penchant for the hand-made, and for products that tell stories of customs and folklore. Artisans will become the new high design.

• Cultural influences will lead to the popularity of vertical and elongated forms. We’ll see more repeating designs.
• Artisans’ influence will be shown in an increased use of mosaic, stencil and stained glass.
• Natural, indigenous materials will be used to reflect the representative culture.
• Arts and crafts and mission will continue to be popular, as will bungalow style, with emphasis on porches and terraces.
• We’ll see a growing influence of global styling, particularly Indian, Moroccan, Latin and Chinese colors, detailing and craftsmanship.

• We’ll see more handcrafted and handtooled materials. A mix of textures and finishes will add to the feel.
• Mosaics, especially those that are custom designed, will be incorporated into design.
• New color blends in stone will emerge.
• Accent detailing will become more prominent—an influence of the new multiculturalism.