Swarovski Elements – Interior Inspirations 2012+
Progressive: Sharp Angles
In Interior Inspirations 2012+, the annual trend publication by Swarovski Elements, Bloomming’s Lightfacet was selected as part of the international trend forecast “Progressive – Sharp Angles.” The publication showcases emerging directions in interior design, materials, architecture and decoration, highlighting products and concepts that reflect influential design movements.
Progressive: Sharp Angles
The trend report focuses on the growing influence of angular geometries, faceted surfaces and fragmented forms in contemporary interiors. According to the publication, designers were increasingly exploring sharp lines, folded structures and geometric patterns that create dynamic visual effects through light, shadow and perspective.
Under the theme “Spaces and Furniture,” the publication states:
“Facets form complex mosaic patterns, angular silhouettes and facetted outlines.”
The report identifies faceted forms as a key visual language within contemporary interiors, where abstract sculpting and geometric structures create the impression of objects being fragmented and reassembled.
Lightfacet Featured as a Trend Example
Lightfacet appears prominently among the selected examples illustrating this international design trend. The publication includes a large image of the modular room divider and references it directly in the accompanying text.
Within the numbered descriptions, Lightfacet is identified as:
“Diamond-shaped dividers and decorations.”
Its inclusion places Bloomming alongside products, materials and concepts selected by Swarovski Elements as representative of emerging design directions for architects, interior designers and manufacturers worldwide.
Light, Pattern and Spatial Experience
The report emphasizes how faceted structures create changing visual effects through light and shadow. This aligns closely with Lightfacet’s core design principle: individual modules can be rotated independently, allowing users to adjust transparency and create evolving patterns throughout a space.
Rather than functioning as a conventional partition, Lightfacet is presented as a decorative architectural element capable of influencing the perception of space through geometry and light.
International Design Recognition
Being included in a Swarovski Elements trend publication is notable because these forecasts are distributed internationally and are widely consulted by designers, manufacturers and trend forecasters. The publication does not focus on individual brands or products alone, but on identifying broader movements that are expected to influence future design and interiors.
The selection of Lightfacet demonstrates how Bloomming’s work resonated with larger international developments in geometric design, faceted surfaces and architectural ornamentation.
Publication details
Publication: Swarovski Elements – Interior Inspirations 2012+
Publisher: Swarovski Elements
Year: 2011/2012
Trend Theme: Progressive – Sharp Angles
Product featured: Lightfacet
Studio: Bloomming
Designers: Bas van Leeuwen & Mireille Meijs
Category: Interior design trend forecast
Why this feature mattered
Unlike traditional editorial coverage, Interior Inspirations 2012+ positioned Lightfacet within a global design trend rather than presenting it as a standalone product. Its inclusion confirmed that Bloomming’s modular room divider embodied key themes that were gaining international relevance: faceted geometry, spatial flexibility, light manipulation and architectural pattern-making. Through Swarovski Elements’ worldwide trend network, Lightfacet became part of a broader conversation about the future direction of interior design.
