LOOKING AHEAD Future flooring fashions for 2016 was the focus of the final seminar rounding off the show on Tuesday. This time Phil Pond stressed the importance for manufacturers to keep up with consumer demand and retailers to tap into the styles for visual merchandising. He explained that trends are global and reinforced through world events, architectural projects and the media.


Two major trends to look out for moving into next year and beyond take inspiration from film and TV. The first Historical Glamour is heavily influenced by Game of Thrones with juxtaposition between delicacy and overstatement, glamour and brutalism.


As you may expect metallics, armour and skulls feature heavily in this scheme. The major colours will be greyed off pastels with muted plums and pared-back purples.


The flooring that will most define this look will evoke a sense of heritage with a natural finish and reclaimed aesthetic. Parquet and chevron will dominate but in lighter tones and more intricate patterns.


Another huge trend is Wild Urbanism, we’re already experiencing the demand for biophilia and connecting architecture with nature and this mega-trend looks set to have a long life. Again natural flooring or that which appears so is key. The look can be achieved with carpets and tile in colours that connect with nature. We will soon be seeing lots of green herb shades and cool mint.


AWARDS


We had the pleasure of presenting Lee Thompson of The Academy for Excellence in Flooring with a 2015 award. To enter for the 2016 awards email sarah@opusbm.co.uk with a short explanation of the product/ service and why it deserves to win.


14 | SPOTLIGHT ON THE FLOORING SHOW


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