# Multifaceted Metallic Furnishings Tom Dixon's New Home Decor Collection Plays with Texture By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-decor-collection References: [materialicious](http://www.materialicious.com/2013/03/rough-smooth-collection-by-tom-dixon-fuorisalone-2013.html) & [urdesign.it](http://www.urdesign.it/index.php/2013/03/27/rough-smooth-collection-by-tom-dixon-fuorisalone-2013/) To be debuted at the MOST exhibit during Milan Design Week 2013, the new home decor collection by Tom Dixon entitled 'Rough & Smooth' showcases the designer's talent for combining [contradictory textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-world-sharp-edges) into a succinct series. Taking inspiration from the natural world as well as the artificial world, Dixon emulates everything from the prismatic design of cellular growth to the pristine smoothness of a round bell. Ridges, grooves, [gem-like facets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facet-collection) and shiny chrome slickness are seen on the various surfaces of this collection that is made up of several smaller series. The [metallic finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pose-lighting), whether dull or polished, adds a hint of shine that takes this home decor collection from creative to incredible and highly glamorous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contradictory Textures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of home decor products that combine contrasting textures to create a unique visual and tactile experience. - **Prismatic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of home decor items that draw inspiration from the organic and geometric shapes found in nature, incorporating prismatic design elements for a modern and intriguing aesthetic. - **Metallic Finishes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of metallic finishes, both polished and dull, in home decor to add a touch of glamour and luxury to everyday living spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefine traditional home decor by incorporating unconventional textures and finishes that create a unique and visually striking ambiance. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate prismatic design elements and metallic finishes into interior design projects to add a sense of innovation and sophistication to residential and commercial spaces. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with new manufacturing techniques and materials to create furniture pieces that feature contrasting textures and metallic finishes, offering customers a fresh and contemporary design aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-fat-and-plump.md) - [Artistic Seating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-x-coalesse.md) - [Textural Modern Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groove-collection.md) - [Dazzling Polyhedral Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puff-pendant-lights.md) - [Retro-Themed Metallic Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabanne-hm-home.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections.md) - [Metal-Centric Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-1.md) - [Textured Modern Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections.md) - [Cylindrical Furnished Penthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-park-drive.md)