Patterns back in force
26.5.2020
Translation: machine translated
Monochrome too boring? Then you'll love this season's patterns: today's design objects feature abstract surfaces or patches of colour - just like wall paintings - that will refresh your interior and replace expensive works of art.
For furniture, I prefer safe values, i.e. solid colours; for interior design, it's different, as I choose patterned objects that blow a breath of fresh air and can be quickly exchanged for others. The current prints or woven structures of certain objects - which allow accent touches here and there - are reminiscent of abstract paintings composed of several coloured surfaces.
The patterns in Ferm Living's current "Shay" series are made up of rectangular blocks of colour arranged like a patchwork creating a geometric style reminiscent of the design of the modern dwelling house "Unité d'Habitation" by architect and designer Le Corbusier. This same process - divisions established by vertical and horizontal lines - is used on the textiles. But unlike Le Corbusier, who often limited his formal vocabulary to primary colours, these designs are all Scandinavian judging by the sobriety of the colours.
Like a collage, the irregular shapes of these drawings, combined to form an image, could be the work of a modern oil painting. The "Vista" series are abstract paintings. Thanks to the discreet colours, the textiles combine perfectly with each other. To create unity, care should be taken to pick up a colour from the pattern and create a reminder in the room.
The "Jules" series of ceramics by Bloomingville also seems to be inspired by oil paintings. The patches of colour on the surface, which appear to be dripping, would almost give the impression of still being fresh, an effect that lends a moving and pleasing aspect to this design. To sublimate a table service, combine patterned cups and plates of this type with a white ceramic service.
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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