{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63613ab44bcf1c001160ef97/63613ab83da1600012a80761?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"2 - Blurred spaces","description":"<p>Changes in society are blurring the lines between how we live, work and enjoy leisure time and this will become a major driver of kitchen and bathroom design trends.</p><p>The ‘<i><strong>Blurred Spaces</strong></i>’ concept says that technology and changing habits mean that design must accommodate all aspects of our lives as they merge into one. </p><p>Other drivers such as an ageing population, concern for the environment and technology are all playing a big part in this blurring and it is affecting the traditional lines many manufacturers have between residential and commercial product development.</p><p>In this episode we talk to <strong>Nina Bailey, the UK design manager for Formica</strong> about this ‘Blurred Spaces’ concept and what it might mean for design going forward.</p><p><i><strong>LINKS</strong></i></p><p><i>Tense by Panter Tourron</i></p><p><a href=\"https://pantertourron.com/work/tense/\">https://pantertourron.com/work/tense/</a></p><p><i>Hampshire House by Niall McLaughlin</i></p><p><a href=\"http://www.niallmclaughlin.com/projects/hampshire-house/\">http://www.niallmclaughlin.com/projects/hampshire-house/</a></p><p><i>Formica Blurred Spaces webinar</i></p><p><a href=\"https://www.formica.com/en-gb/articles/trends/blurred-spaces-webinar\">https://www.formica.com/en-gb/articles/trends/blurred-spaces-webinar</a></p><p><i>The kbbreview Podcast</i></p><p><a href=\"https://kbbrpod.kbbreview.com/\">https://kbbrpod.kbbreview.com/</a></p>","author_name":"Andrew Davies"}