In our blog we would like to tell you more about the seasonal trends for the coming autumn and winter season, and how the best way to apply these in store and on the shop floor, with complimentary products from our range. Our trend watcher Esmee has highlighted the following four trends for you:

1.  Majestic

2.  Forest Destination

3.  Dark Mystic

4.  Dusty Pastel

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Intro Majestic

Trend analysis Majestic

In this trend, modern and classic go hand in hand, where we celebrate in an extravagant and chic way. The intense use of colour creates for a warm and exciting atmosphere. With this trend we want to radiate beauty, smart and radiant. Terms such as Renaissance, Art Nouveau, luxury and baroque exude a feminine power. It can be a bit over the top, with large extravagant patterns of leaves, flowers and jewels. That's the image we are creating for you!

Features Majestic

This trend is feminine, mysterious and radiant:

• Colour palette: Purple, deep red, pink and gold. Intense colours that create a warm and magical atmosphere
• Excess is rewarded, it can all be just a little too much
• Use of flower and leaf motifs
• Popular: Baronial architecture and British classics
• Heavy quality fabrics with different patterns
• Return of the modern classic

• Mirrors and decorative wreaths
• Silk flowers in combination with real flowers and plants
• Gold accents
• Plants on a pedestal as a show stopper combined with flowering plants
• Classic candlesticks and teapots
• Floral fabrics and wallpaper
• Ribbed glass and handmade porcelain

Must have plants for this fall/winter:

• Rhipsalis
• Zamioculcas
• Sansevieria
• Pachira
• Tradescantia
• Cupressus Goldcrest

• Poinsettia
• Cyclamen
• Schlumbergera
• Phalaenopsis
• Cymbidium

• Pinus
• Helleborus
• Viola
• Hippeastrum
• Helleborus
• Hyacint

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Intro Forest Destination

Trendanalyse Forest Destination

In this trend, we let nature invade our home. The shapes are organic, robust, whimsical and extremely natural. We are environmentally conscious and give old things a new life. We embrace the tranquility of the forest and listen to the sounds. This trend makes us think about new sustainable raw materials, such as moss, mushrooms and algae. We learn from nature and discover how we can be more sustainable.

Features Forest Destination

This natural trend starts in the forest, where we move from autumn to winter and the colours become more and more intense and warmer. Important features of this trend are:

• Back to nature in all its forms, from recycled materials to forest figures such as the fox, the wolf or even the woodland owl
• Nature's self-healing ability is something we can learn from, and allow ourselves to do things better next time
• Stop over-consuming and turn something old into something new
• Rough and pure textures mixed with contemporary techniques

• Mushrooms as decoration or print
• Reuse of bark, wood, fabrics, etc.
• Fabrics dyed with natural materials such as flowers and vegetables
• Seed pods and dried flowers
• Forest characters: owls, foxes, wolves
• Coloured glass and laboratory bottles with dried flowers and small cuttings
• Leaf designs, vintage and beautiful soft fabrics

Must have plants for this fall/winter:

• Hedera
• Bonsai
• Maranta
• Araucaria
• Pilea
• Strelitzia

• Phalaenopsis
• Dendrobium
• Cyclaam
• Vleeseters
• Aechmea
• Phalaenopsis

• Viola
• Helleborus
• Leucothoe
• Skimmia
• Erica

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Intro Dark Mystic

Trend analysis Dark Mystic

Dark Mystic, a trend that exudes elegance with high-quality products and attention to craftsmanship. A mix of robust and delicate with a masculine touch. Timeless luxury and striking materials. Cobalt blue creates a magical feeling and moonlight creates an atmospheric ambiance. Think of the ancient Delft Blue, perfect for both the past and the present. Our home becomes a comfortable retreat from the busy world. This trend brings winter elegance to life.

Features Dark Mystic

This male trend current exudes luxury, quality and wealth and is characterized in the following:

• Others want to delight with beautiful gifts or give your own environment a feeling of "Winter Chic"
• Blue and grey tones with a touch of pink and red-brown tones, the colours are intense and reflect the warm winter feeling
• Special and sturdy plants with grey and/or very dark leaves with exciting prints complete this feeling
• Use of durable, high-quality materials such as handmade ceramics and beautiful chic candles

• Recycled and handmade ceramics
• Marble, wood, steel and new materials
• Velvet and other beautiful rich fabrics
• Leather, wool and frosted materials
• Copper and metal accents
• Porcelain and pearls
• Colored glass, smoked glass and ribbed glass

Must have plants for this fall/winter:

• Epipremnum
• Aglaonema
• Araucaria
• Selaginella
• Zamioculcas

• Cymbidium
• Phalaenopsis
• Anthurium
• Cyclamen

• Pernettya
• Skimmia
• Bollen mix
• Pinus
• Helleborus
• Hippeastrum

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Intro Dusty Pastels

Trend analysis Dusty Pastels

This feminine trend combines the colour palette of the Rijksmuseum with warm, cozy and homely elements. Nostalgia gets a new look. Major fashion brands such as Dior and Chanel embrace authentic designs and materials. A dreamy Christmas is just around the corner. This trend is simple, modern and functional, with a lot of attention to sustainability. We also research natural dyeing methods for fabrics, without the chemical processes of the past. We look at our history as we continue to move forward.

Characteristics Dusty Pastels

This trend represents the softness of pastel colours and the sense of security they evoke and is characterized by the following:

• Romance and attention to the things that really matter
• Shapes are organic, round and soft, but also innovative. Think small delicate flowers that seem to come straight from the roadside, especially in wallpaper and fabric designs
• Products are personalized with leaves and flowers of plants, so that each product seems to be made especially for you and that gives a nice feeling

• Clay, wood and marble
• Silk flowers and small delicate flowers
• Wool and linen
• Naturally dyed fabrics by means of flowers and vegetables
• Dried flowers and grasses
• Skeletal leaves and seed pods

Must have plants for this fall/winter:

• Echeveria
• Scindapsus
• Asparagus
• Tradescantia
• Fittonia
• Pachira

• Phalaenopsis
• Oxalis
• Cyclamen
• Anthurium
• Paphiopedilum

• Hibiscus
• Helleborus
• Erica
• Picea conica