# Vibrantly Retro Furniture Deryn Relph's Home Decor is Playfully Colorful and Eclectic By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deryn-relph References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/deryn-relph/) & [derynrelph](http://derynrelph.co.uk) Summer is a time to play with color and that is exactly what Deryn Relph does with her furniture designs and other home decor pieces. From armchairs to cushions and blankets, she not only imbues [vibrant hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dusen-dusen-2) into her creations, she experiments with a [retro vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-urquiola-x-andreu-world-bolete) as well. Showing during the Handmade in Britain this month, Deryn Relph's work will surely grab people's attention quite quickly considering how bright each piece is. A textile designer with a particular fondness for color, pattern and texture, Deryn Relph specializes in [upholstery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t4-sofa). Yet by the looks of her lamps, she has branched out quite a bit. Based out of her studio at my South coast, Hampshire home, Deryn Relph draws inspiration from "nature, particularly structures or scientific imagery." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorful Retro Furniture:** Designing furniture with vibrant colors and a retro aesthetic for a playful and eclectic look. - **Experimenting with Textiles:** Exploring the use of vibrant hues, patterns, and textures in upholstery and other home decor pieces. - **Inspired by Nature:** Drawing inspiration from natural structures and scientific imagery to create unique and eye-catching designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to create and sell colorful, retro-inspired furniture and home decor that appeals to individuals who value unique design and vibrant aesthetics. - **Textile Design:** An opportunity to innovate in the field of upholstery and textiles by experimenting with vibrant colors, patterns, and textures. - **Lighting Design:** Opportunity to branch out into creating unique and vibrant lamps that complement the colorful and eclectic furniture designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Colorful Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometrica.md) - [Vibrant Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-furniture-collection.md) - [Vibrant Upholstered Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upholstered-furniture1.md) - [90s-Inspired Vibrant Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holboro-house.md) - [Revived Pattern Furniture Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-holland-studio-1.md) - [Vibrant '90s-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holloway-li.md) - [Retro Vibrant Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytillverkad.md) - [Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henri-judin.md) - [Mesmerizing Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1.md)