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From baby blanket to design favourite: muslin reinvented
by Pia Seidel
«Kollektiv Vier» turns a fitted bed sheet into an artist’s canvas
12.7.2022
Translation: Katherine Martin
Until now, the field of textile design hasn’t paid much heed to bed sheets. Today, «Kollektiv Vier» is giving them the attention they deserve.
The current collection consists of three sheets, with motifs designed to «tell summer tales». «Albo», for example, «tempts you to relax under a tree», as it says in the description. All too willing to give in to this temptation, I request a sample.
Each of the three sheets is made of a cotton and linen blend, printed and sewn in Spain and comes with a fabric bag made in Switzerland. Inside every bag, there’s a bedtime story created by designers Mirjam Huwiler, Eva Zuberbühler and Johanna Widmer.
As soon as I’m putting on the sheet, I’m struck by one detail: only the corners are elasticated. This, and the fact that each one has a different colour, makes it easy to identify which side goes where. Gone are the days of attempting to stretch the short side of the sheet over the long side of the bed. This saves effort – and my nerves. The fact that the elastic doesn’t completely go over the edge of the mattress doesn’t make any difference to the end result.
The linen content (25 percent) makes this design piece slightly stiffer than your typical cotton sheet. On the bright side, it allows for better absorption and removal of moisture. There’s nothing unusual about the feeling of the printed sheet against the skin. Seeing it in the room, however, is a different story.
Having the bed unmade while I’m airing out the sheets has always irritated me. Today, it looks more appealing and catches the eye in a positive way. The pattern lends the arrangement more depth and a graphic character. I’m looking forward to mixing and matching it with other bedding sets.
Creating a nonchalant look at home
It’s the second time that this trio of designers has put a new spin on the familiar. Last time, it was their mission to beautify the bathroom with shower curtains resembling works of art. Now, they’ve moved on to the bedroom.
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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