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TRENDS AT A GLANCE
Abstraction
By honoring the perfection of the imperfect, the Japanese art of Kintsugi repairs broken pottery with gold. By doing so, it uncovers something more unique and resilient, creating its own sense of beauty. This practice promotes living simply, giving urban public spaces an uncommon grandeur and a moving sense of spiritual calm. Abstraction’s distinctive mix of a soft metallic glow against classic textural colors provides a balanced portrait of casual contemporary elegance.
• Geometric shapes evolve toward a glamorous version of sophistication that incorporates the urban feel of luminous metallic.
• Fine art exhibitions inspire a gallery feel for commercial spaces that
use the wall as a canvas.
• The Japanese art of Kintsugi honors the concept that we become
stronger and better by embracing flaws and imperfections.
Rootstock
Handcrafted aesthetics and Biophilic design meet High Performance at the intersection of durability in this beautiful and practical commercial application. Rootstock denotes all the aspects of organic grasscloth, including the inherent paneling properties of natural grass, with all the qualities of commercial grade for high-traffic areas.
• Handcrafted, natural, and renewable, the grasscloth weave has become the anchoring luxury aesthetic that continues to set the pace for affluence in public and residential spaces.
• Designer trends and style bring warmth and personal elan to hospitality, boutique, corporate, and institutional spaces when interpreted in durable, stain resistant, high performance.
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