Arguably, this is no ‘new’ trend. People have been handcrafting products for centuries. But, in 2019, it’s all about ‘narrative’. It’s not enough to simply deliver a cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing design. End users want to know how the piece came to fruition. What were the maker’s influences? Was it made in Britain? What tools were used in the process?

With residential and commercial interiors now fairly interchangeable, these customer ponderies extend across the board. Many hotels, for example, now include in-room guides on the makers and manufacturers they work with. This way, guests can get a true feel for the care that’s gone into crafting an overall ‘experience’

At every design show, elements of craftsmanship were evident. From live weaving at NeoCon to maker meet and greets at Clerkenwell – where our design director, Nick, chatted to visitors about our own processes – the ‘how’ was very much as important as the ‘what’.

When it comes to commercial spaces, the default colour palette can often be monochrome. Keeping it inoffensive, an ‘all-rounder’, if you like.

But this year has seen brands take a slightly braver stance. Those who previously stuck to neutrals have ventured out of their comfortable 13-1012 Frosted Almond, and into deep reds, mellow yellows, and, dare we say it, orange.

The go-to shade of Instagram’s fashionistas for some time – we’re looking at you, Pip Jolley, it’s now also crept into interiors. The trend was championed by Vitra at this year’s Milan Design Week, with burnt orange rugs adding pops of vibrancy to their room-sets. We also opted for the upbeat hue when selecting the Kvadrat fabric to upholster our new Kyoto collection.