Inspiration
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Looking back on the most inspiring entries from the 2023 Shaw Contract Design Awards
The 2024 Shaw Contract Design Awards entries are open!
Let yourself be inspired as we look back at some of last year’s standout entries. There were over 650 submissions, spanning 40 countries, with 39 projects emerging as Best of Region Winners in the 2023 Shaw Contract Design Awards. Meticulously selected by a diverse panel of judges from around the world, these projects represent the best of design from each region.
Introducing Nordic and Accent
The Nordic LVT collection, paired with the Accent carpet tile range by Shaw Contract, combines commercial durability with the timeless appeal of Nordic design, emphasising functionality, simplicity, and natural elements.
Trend: Maximalism
Maximalism encourages the use of bold patterns, eclectic collections, and a mix of textures and colors.
Trend: Modern Pastel Interiors
Discover the elegance of Modern Pastel Interior design. Embrace soft hues, sophisticated styling, and contemporary furnishings to transform your space.
Trend: Biophilic Design
Biophilic design aims to bring elements of nature into indoor spaces, including the use of natural materials, living plants, and natural light, to create environments that are soothing, restorative, and conducive to well-being.
Trend: Nautical Blues
The Nautical Blues trend will transport you to the tranquil shores of coastal retreats with its timeless maritime charm.
Trend: Desert Pigments
This aesthetic embraces the warmth of dry, sunbaked hues, reminiscent of vast and tranquil desert landscapes.
Patricia Urquiola & Origin: Recharge & Retrace
Step into a world of high-tech graphic softness with the first DESSO & Patricia Urquiola collaboration. A carpet that redefines comfort, sophistication, and sustainability.
Bathroom Trends for 2023 We Loved
Get ready to make a splash in your home with our favourite bathroom trends.
Embrace the Feeling of Home with a West Elm + Shaw Contract Rug
We have been weaving and using rugs to enhance our spaces for thousands of years. While we still use organic fibres such as sisal and jute, a common modern alternative is nylon.
2023’s Top Flooring Trends
With each new year comes a tranche of new ideas, concepts and technologies that influence the world of design. Our experience of the changes happening around us informs what we want to see in our architecture and landscaping, our interiors, and our decor.