PRODUCT PROFILE
Word from theexperts…
TONYBUTLER
ContractSalesManager
TheRomoGroup
“The downturninthe economy
has been alarge contributor to
the key trends for2009. Classic,
timeless designs thatgivelongevitytoascheme
have been selectedahead of bold,contemporary
patterns.Brightcolours arestill being used but
mainly foraccentswith safer,moremuted,earthy
tones and neutrals.” Fabrics &
MATTHEWHAYES
Design&StudioManager
Muraspec Wallcoverings
“Trend indications we have seen
coming through for2010 arefor
geometric themes using eastern
imageryand symbols,aswell as variations on the
floral rollercoaster.”
GRAHAMNOAKES
Sales&MarketingDirector
Osborne&Little
“Practicalityand the need for
fabrics to be easily cleaned and
maintained aredriving these
trends.And budgets areofgreater importancethan
ever before.” ondon Design Festival once more provided alaunch
pad for the latest collections in the world of fabrics
CAROLYNMITCHELL and wallcoverings.100% Design sawthe unveiling
ContractDirector of Muraspec’ssculptured decorativepanels and LG
WalkerGreenbank L Hausys’ innovativeWavewallcovering,whilst Decorex
“In2009 therehas been aclear featured new ranges from the likes of Harlequin and John Boyd
direction towardsaPersian / Textiles alongside showroom events at Osborne &Little, Designers
North African feel featuring Guild, and Kvadrat.
embroideries with opulentcolours such as turquoise Here, industryleadershavevoiced their expertopinions on key
and silvers.In2010 Isee amovetowards geometrics trends –both current and future –incontract furnishings, as well
with vibrant, clashing,contemporarycolours.” as the factorsdriving these trends.Inidentifying the patterns and
colourspalettes of the future, all expressed thatbudget is of greater
importance than ever before, as is longevity of the product.The need
Aword fromtheBCFA ... for fabrics to be fire retardant to contract standard is flagged as vital,
Sourcing products from within the BCFA membership with our experts stating thatthere is very little interest in materials
ensures that a professional understanding and thatcannot be easily treated to reach such standards.
approach is adopted before further considerations of And finally ColinWatson, Managing Director of the British
design, innovation and service excellence are assessed. Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA) givesaninsight into its
The BCFA seeks to ensure that suppliers within the UK work in encouraging and maintaining levels of excellence in design,
market compete in a level playing field not only on innovation, product quality and customer service in the UK contract
flammability, but sustainability and ethical sourcing.
furnishing market.
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