Julian Adebayo
Trends Columnist
Julian Adebayo serves as the Trends Columnist for Wall Shelf Journal, where he explores the cutting edge of contemporary furniture, lighting design, and avant-garde aesthetics. Through detailed product guides, designer spotlights, and deep dives into color theory, he helps readers navigate the evolving landscape of luxury brands and retail. Julian's columns combine trend forecasting with a sharp analytical eye, highlighting material innovations and emerging design styles before they hit the mainstream. His writing provides design enthusiasts with a clear, inspiring guide to the objects and ideas shaping modern interiors.
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Malay Cultural Memory Finds New Expression in Singaporean Furniture
At Milan Design Week, the Onde mirror and desk made an undeniable splash.
Aug 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Local cultural spaces transforming coffeehouses and festivals
In 2025, 70% of participating vendors at a Boston festival were queer-owned, and 48% were women-owned, a striking representation of economic empowerment within nascent cultural spaces.
Aug 6, 2026 · 7 min read
Netflix partners with Australia to find new screenwriting talent
On October 6th, finalists from across Australia will pitch 'authentically Australian' screenwriting concepts directly to Netflix ANZ executives in Sydney.
Aug 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Ireland Film and TV Productions Surge in 2026
Screen Ireland's entire production funding budget for the remainder of 2026 is already fully committed, even as 29 new projects have entered production this year, according to Screen Ireland .
Jul 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Younger Generations & Reverent Irreverence in 2026 Pop Culture
The phenomenon of irony collapsing into sincerity is not simply a passing cultural quirk; it is, for younger generations, a necessary mechanism for grappling with ritual, meaning, and authenticity, as
Jul 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Your bathroom can be a wellness retreat by 2026, but most homes aren't ready.
The traditional Japanese ofuro ritual, where cleansing happens before soaking, allows families to share bathwater for restoration.
Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min read
The Rise of Simple Living Rural Aesthetics in Interior Design
David Netto, a prominent designer, describes a popular rug style as having 'clear, flat, Mennonite colors' and an 'almost ascetic style.
Jul 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Publishing Opportunities Shrink Amid Declining Black Author Market Share
The market share of Black authors in the UK's top 5,000 bestselling titles has plummeted from 1.
Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read
New book review highlights Fiona Sampson's 'Becoming George'
Fiona Sampson's 'Becoming George' challenges decades of biographical focus on George Sand's cross-dressing and cigar-smoking.
Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Why Modern Artists Are Reviving Ancient Cultures Instead of Ignoring Them
In 2026, the Fairfield University Art Museum will host an exhibition titled 'Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt,' directly confronting centuries of popular, often inaccurate, p
Jun 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Book Riot Deals of the Day Promotion: Sweepstakes Ends June 30
Aspiring book collectors in the US and most of Canada have just three days left to enter a Book Riot sweepstakes for a chance to win a full library cart.
Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read
June's Fiction: Literary Acclaim vs. Hollywood's Gaze
Three of June's fiction titles—Remarkably Bright Creatures and Project Hail Mary among them—are already Hollywood's darlings, actively pursued by the film and television industry.
Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Book Club Discusses Douglas Stuart's Latest Novel in July
In Douglas Stuart's 'John of John,' the Macleods' bellwether ram succumbs to a severe liver infection and is put down by Cal's father, John, a stark event that quietly underscores the harsh realities
Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Ashley Herring Blake's Sapphic Romance List: Impact & Analysis
Ashley Herring Blake, a bestselling author, unveiled her definitive list of sapphic romance books, sparking discussion and analysis of its impact on the genre.
Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Amy Edelman, Chris Begley's 'The Emergency Playbook'
Forget the lone wolf prepper.
Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Why Travelers Are Seeking Deeper Meaning Over Spas
A tour company in Tasiilaq, Greenland, now offers a weeklong trip that includes off-grid, hand-built sauna experiences in remote wilderness locations (according to AFAR).
Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Book Riot Sweepstakes Open to Most of US, DC, and Canada
Residents of Puerto Rico and Quebec are explicitly barred from Book Riot's latest sweepstakes, which closes for entries on June 30, 2026.
Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Toy Story 5 Shatters Preview Records, Outpacing All 2026 Family Films
'Toy Story 5' pulled in $17.
Jun 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Explore Unexpected Budget Home Finds at Costco's Aisles
A faux hydrangea and rose arrangement, lauded for its surprising realism and design, now graces Costco aisles for $44.
Jun 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Affordable Home Decor Finds at Target and Zara Under $100
Target's new Studio McGee decor collection vanishes from shelves mere days after launch.
Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read