Romance, attitude, innocence and modernity are back and under one roof.  For 2012, these are the trends that style makers and trendsetters at Ambiente, the world's biggest consumer-goods show, are forecasting, plus a move toward sustainable design and manufacturing processes.

Yes, our homes are becoming more colorful again, literally, and in a green way.

Organized by Messe Frankfurt, Ambiente puts together the best ideas and the most creative people together for a show that has the home sector jumping with life.

This year, Messe Frankfurt, that massive exhibition space in the heart of Frankfurt, divided its halls into three categories: Dining, Giving and Living for over 4,500 exhibitors from around the world.

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Source: The Philippine Star; Modern Living; 10 March 2012