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The leaves are growing brown and crispy, the weather is changing and don’t need to be scary! autumn is progressively approaching. As many prepare to hunker down at home, it’s time to consider inviting neutral tones into interior design to welcome the new season.
Embrace Neutrals this Autumn Neutral shades are muted and often have underlying hues that
change with different lighting- examples include beige, taupe, cream, brown, and white. These colours go with almost anything which is exactly what makes them so versatile. Neutrals are called neutral for a reason; they are extremely adaptable shades and depending on how they’re harnessed can
completely transform a room
Introduce sandy tones, shabby chic accessories and rough unpolished wood to your
Comment by Richard Farrimond, Senior Product Manager, Bristan
bathroom. Sleek and modern more up your alley? Neutrals also lend themselves to this, embrace pure white and taupe for an upmarket refined look. Or perhaps the quaint country look? In this case opt for deep warm neutrals paired with
traditional staples.
With a growing focus on sustainability and its influence on buying decisions, brands should have the topic firmly on the agenda.
We are responsible for reacting and adapting to meet the needs of consumers and can easily take steps to help reduce our environmental impact. During the past year, we implemented several manageable changes that helped positively impact the environment.
Your brand can do the same: Product:
• Include water-saving technologies when designing new products. In August, we launched four new ranges with Eco features and retrofit options existing products.
Comment by Julianna Andrews, Marketing Manager, Aqualla / Adamsez
• Design packaging to be sustainable from the outset during NPD. Processes:
• Ensure carbon-balanced printing when producing printed material. • Swap notebooks and pens for eco-friendly bamboo options. • Promote QR codes for digital downloads of consumer brochures. • Replace bubble wrap with eco-friendly paper void fill.
People: Encourage a positive work culture by implementing monthly wellbeing initiatives.
No matter how small the change, doing good makes us feel good and ultimately makes a difference; now, what is scary about that?
Lifestyle furniture creating new zones in the kitchen
Design Director, James Bodsworth at Daval Furniture explains, “The market continues to consistently show that with more time spent at home, consumers are keen to efficiently use their kitchen so they can focus on key tasks like making breakfast or brewing a quick coffee without encroaching on the main kitchen area. In staying at home more, traditional larder storage has completely transformed with dedicated breakfast cupboards, coffee and baking stations for pasta and bread making, and integrated home bars for entertaining friends and family now becoming a welcome addition in the kitchen.” Simon Bodsworth, Managing Director adds, “Alongside the growing trend for convenience and wellness, we have also noted a rise in cooking from scratch, reducing waste and bulk buying due to inflation. Placing greater emphasis on sustainability issues, homeowners are now looking at how furniture in the kitchen can assist with everyday life: from food shopping and meal planning, through to home baking and even entertaining friends and family.”
Comments by James Bodsworth, Design Director and Simon Bodsworth, Managing Director, Daval
Steps to sustainability
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