Jeremy Gutsche — August 23, 2006 — Art & Design
References: antrax.it & luxurylaunches
Santa won't fit down this fireplace, but your home will sure look stylish! The Bubble is one of several innovative new fireplace designs brought to you by Antrax. It hangs from the ceiling and can be rotated in any direction you would like.
Implications - Functional home decor is currently in the transition stage of being traditional and innovative. Ideas such as the Antrax Bubble fireplace prove to be modernizing household items as it serves its traditional purpose while creating a unique ability to rotate. Companies are now recognizing consumers need pieces that serve a purpose while easily being transitional. Additionally, the popularity of open concept floor plans needs to have products fit the updated design space.
Implications - Functional home decor is currently in the transition stage of being traditional and innovative. Ideas such as the Antrax Bubble fireplace prove to be modernizing household items as it serves its traditional purpose while creating a unique ability to rotate. Companies are now recognizing consumers need pieces that serve a purpose while easily being transitional. Additionally, the popularity of open concept floor plans needs to have products fit the updated design space.
Trend Themes
1. Functional Home Decor - The trend towards functional home decor is creating an opportunity for companies to modernize traditional household items with unique features.
2. Transitional Pieces - Consumers are demanding items that can serve a purpose while being easily transitional, creating an opportunity for companies to innovate in this area.
3. Open Concept Living - The popularity of open concept floor plans is creating a demand for products that fit this updated design space, opening up opportunities for companies to create new designs.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry has an opportunity to create innovative and functional designs that cater to the demand for transitional pieces.
2. Furniture Design - Furniture designers can capitalize on the trend towards functional home decor to create pieces that serve a purpose while fitting into modern design aesthetics.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers are in a position to provide their clients with unique solutions such as the Antrax Bubble Fireplace that can serve as both functional household items and statement pieces.
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