New Modern

A simpler life is now being translated as a more natural life. In turn, the modern genre of architecture has evolved to marry clean lines and natural elements. The look is simple, without being severe—it reflects a move away from embellishment and toward the beauty found in daily life.

• We’ll see clean form shaped by the celebration of natural materials.
• A palette of natural colors like grey, beige and white will become a backdrop for signature pieces or measured use of color.
• Clutter-free will be the norm. Clean modern fixtures will be combined with a mix of antiques, wood, natural fibers, chrome and glass.

• Stone will be presented in more linear forms. Large-format stone pieces will become more popular.
• Honed finishes will be used more often. We’ll see more urban monochromatic palettes come into play.
• Expect to see more metallic minerals and graphic patterns in stone.