Category: Trend Stories
Chemical Reaction
Furniture, lighting, textiles and wallcoverings that call to mind molecular models, radio waves, labware and a general air of experimentation: this is where science and design get put into the melting pot. ‘Grand Eaton’ chair, (50028), Donghia at Rubelli/ Donghia, upholstered in ‘Lisbon’ fabric (TC097863), Armani/Casa at Rubelli/ Donghia. White vases (PLFBRO1) and (PLFBRO2), Poliform. ‘Isola’ shelving system, Gallotti&Radice. Finials (F285), McKinney …
Precious Metal
Satisfy your appetite for subtle glamour. In homage to artist Gustav Klimt, gold brings a new jewel-like illumination. ‘Tree Of Life on Abaca’ hand painted panel, Sabina Fay Braxton at Alton-Brooke ‘Capiz’ wallpapers, Brian Yates ‘Facets’ table lamp, Black & Key ‘Intuition’ dining table, Koket (KO-Intuition) at Passerini Selection of hardware, The Nanz Company ‘Bolla’ table light, smoky, Porada. ‘Walter’ table, Birgit Israel. Set of three …
Less is More
Make minimalism your mantra. Strong silhouettes reflect the assured confidence of the new collections. ‘Montpellier’ desk, Decorus ‘Mondrian’ tables, Poliform ‘Simon’ standing lamp (RABH03T25), Nicholas Haslam Ltd ‘Nova Bulkhead’ wall light, Porta Romana. ‘Flux’ lounge chair, Link Outdoor at Fromental. ‘Lost Leaf’ vessel (BR-429), Altfield. ‘Fontana’ console in bronze finish and ‘Abstract VI’ artwork by Paolo Moschino, both at Nicholas Haslam Ltd. Wallcoverings on …
Optical Illusion
Chromatic graphics offer the youthful optimism of 1960s Op Art. ‘Circle’ rug, Rug Star at Stark Carpet ‘Hespera 24’ chandelier (HL3000.24), Remains Lighting ‘Memos’ tables, Giorgetti ‘Oblique’ wallcovering (54080), Arte From top: (39165) braid, Houlès ‘Parati’ (LW 710 80) fabric, Elitis at Abbott & Boyd. ‘Balin Ikat’ fabric (AF73020), black, Anna French at Jacaranda Carpets. ‘Aragon’ fabric (W01032/02), Jim Thompson at Fox Linton. ‘Penisule’ fabric (3550 …
Pyjama Party
The art of seduction; sensual yet sophisticated elegance. ‘Bejeweled’ collection, Samuel & Sons Passementerie 'Ebenezer' console, sycamore dusk, Davidson. 'Nymph' lamp and shade, Donghia at Rubelli/Donghia. ‘Darius’ wallcovering (FP410002), Pierre Frey ‘Eggshell’ braid (EMBTR075), cement, Holland & Sherry at Lelievre ‘Cloud Pink’ rug by Jan Kath, Front Rugs ‘Moore’ cabinet, Giorgetti 61 'Retro' wallcovering (T85041), Thibaut at Jacaranda Carpets 62 'Celebrity' fabric (AWL1003/62), kasha, Loro Piana at …
Deco Rated
Enticing vintage-luxe in marvellous monochrome. 32 'Hanako' fabric (72730/9910), Houlès 33 (33003/9910) trim, Houlès 34 (32160/9020) trim, Houlès 35 'Walter' fabric (F3109001) usin, Pierre Frey 36 'Compass' fabric (COMP03), ebony, Evitavonni 37 Gallia' fabric (F3105001), argent, Pierre Frey 38 'Cooper' fabric (L9049-01), black, Larsen at Colefax and Fowler 39 'Zig Zag’ braid (ZATM332470), charcoal, Zoffany 40 'Robins' fabric (L9086-01), mother of pearl, Larsen at Colefax and Fowler 41 'Haspra' wallcovering …
Better Burnished
The natural radiance of red metals and copper hues gathers pace this season. ‘Phoenix Crown’ ceiling light (MCL41), Porta Romana. ‘Colombina’ chair, Rubelli Casa, upholstered in ‘Panama’ fabric (30127-11), Rubelli Venezia, both at Rubelli/Donghia. ‘WB Tavolina 2’ table, Elise Som. ‘Walter’ table lamps, size 1 (FT587CO/AN) and size 2 (FT588CO/AN), both Original BTC. ‘Navigli’ shelves, Gallotti&Radice. From top on shelves: ‘Atlantique’ …
Riviera Chic
All the glamour of the south of France, with relaxed seagrass and a blue note making waves. ‘Felix Light’ console, Birgit Israel. ‘Bolle Tavolo 1’ light, Gallotti&Radice. ‘Small Orb’ pendant (MCL43S), ‘Medium Orb’ pendant (MCL43M) and ‘Large Orb’ pendant (MCL43L), all Porta Romana. ‘Lotus’ plates, Elise Som. ‘Oktopussy’ chair and ‘Kandelabra’ floor lamp, both Marc de Berny. Hanging fabric in large …
The Cinderella Story
Don your slippers and head to the ball. Add silks, satins and embroidery lend elegance for a happy-ever-after ending. Clockwise from top left:‘Pagoda Garden’ wallcovering (T14209), metallic pewter,Thibaut at Jacaranda Carpets. ‘Dama’ fabric, C & C Milano. ‘Bergman Embroidery’ fabric (AW9127), office white, Anna French at Jacaranda Carpets. ‘Fretwork’ fabric, red, Colefax and Fowler. ‘Gloriole’ fabric (T9046/01), champagne, Weitzner at Altfield. ‘Odisha’ …
Peacock Plumage
Flaunt your fabulous feathers. There’s something irresistibly alluring about jewel tones of jade and teal. Clockwise from top left: ‘Monkey Palm’ fabric, oasis, Halsted at Colony. ‘Nuno’ fabric, red/green, Jane Churchill at Colefax and Fowler. ‘Luxe Alpaca’ fabric, oasis green, Robert Allen. ‘Miami’ wallcovering (105/3016), Cole and Son. ‘Blossom Frame’ fabric, oasis green, Beacon Hill. ‘Mosaic’ wallcovering (105/3016), Cole and Son.‘Tijuca …
Geological
Rock on with marble, agate and semi-precious stones. Because some things are better set in stone. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: ‘Eternity’ wallcovering (ET205), Brian Yates. ‘Numi’ (W908/03), aster, Black Edition at Romo. ‘Agate’ fabric (10586.05), Nobilis. ‘Marble Emperador’ wallcovering (WP26880-006), Scalamandre at Colony. ‘Utopie’ fabric (10584.03), neige, Nobilis. ‘Jewel’ fabric (JEW/23), heather, Jason D’Souza. ‘Hermitage’ wallcovering (WHF 0003), grey agate, Fonthill …
Looking Through a Kaleidoscope
Bold geometrics, hexagons and prisms add instant impact in 3D finishes and faceted shapes. Clockwise from top left: ‘Seurat’ fabric (33782-319), confetti, Jonathan Adler at Kravet. ‘Marquee’ fabric (4558-02), Chicago, Brentano at Altfield. ‘Prism’ wallcovering (105/9040), Cole & Son. ‘Rhodes Epingle’ border, Samuel & Sons Passementerie. ‘Bargello’ fabric, watermelon, Watts of Westminster. ‘Diablo’ fabric, multi, Jane Churchill at Colefax and Fowler. …
Seasonal Greens
It's garden fresh this season so bring the outside in. 'Nomad' (NOA1800), Brian Yates 'Cykel' (111102), ivy/apple/slate, Scion at Harlequin 'Quiz' (10592-76), kiwi, Nobilis 'Shang Extra Fine Sisal' (T41181), green, Thibaut at Jacaranda Carpets 'Piccolo' (0483-23), conifer, Lelievre 'Le Cannetille' (F3029018), herbe, Pierre Frey 'Nimes' (04855/33), pomme, Colefax & Fowler 'Nimes' (04855/35), citron, Colefax & Fowler 'Seto II' (8180W-05), lime on white, China Seas at Tissus d' Hélène 'Pic Nic …
Studio 54
Glamour finds form by slipping on some party shoes. Love the 70s redux. 'Vesta' (11121), platinum, Harlequin 'Ara' (10625 145), Zimmer + Rohde 'Venue' (342040), Brian Yates 'Prodigy' (6085/04), aegean, Pollack at Altfield 'Velours Malachite' (10564-70), Nobilis 'Velours Carillon' (10562-67), Nobilis 'Elystan 2 Seater' sofa, David Seyfried Ltd 'Yves' (Z393/01), gunmetal and (Z393/05), jewel 'Blass' (Z373/03), silver grey 'Machado' (Z3838/03), charolite 'Baby-O' (Z414/03), charolite, all Zinc Textile at Romo 'Diapositive', …
Better Burnished
Metallics are elevated from pretty to precious. You can't go wrong with a bit of shine. 'Palais' silk galon' (BT-56776-03), oro, Samuel & Sons Passementerie 'Verona', oro, Evitavonni 'Chinatown Intreccio Meta' (LM 80650), col 1, Stark Fabric 'Oxidse' (111163), saffron/ graphite, Harlequin 'Igneous' (111141), jute, Harlequin 'Hutch' (GWP-3413.40), gold, Hunt Slonem at Lee Jofa 'Van Gogh' (HH3037), white bronze, Garrett Leather at Lizzo 'Gilded Cork' (GCO-119), antique bronze, Altfield 'Shiloh' …
Look East
From the catwalk to the home, dragons, embellished birds and florals, usually found on cheongsams and kimonos, bring a new Orientalism. 'L'Empire du Millieu' (B7602001), multicolore, Braquenie at Pierre Frey 'Kediri Batik' (8170-04), coral/ forest/ jungle/ pistache, China Seas at Tissus d' Hélène 'Dragon' (2677-02), Sahco 'Claire' (GDT 5182-001), Gaston y Daniela at Abbot + Boyd 'Finola' braid (T75/01), mulberry, Romo 'Upstream' (PP50398), celadon/taupe, Baker Lifestyle 'Duomo' …
Winter Whites
Step into a winter wonderland. With an emphasis on artisanal craftsmanship, texture and exquisite detailing, interiors have never looked more lovely. ‘Asya' console, Porada ‘Babele Bassa' table lamp, Porada ‘Feel Good’ sofa, Flexform Cushions: ‘Gainsborough' (02), Weitzner and 'Monroe' (320), Thesign, both at Altfield 'Belvedere' coffee table, Simpsons Mirrors & Furniture ‘Harcourt Abysse’ vase, Baccarat at Evitavonni ‘Dorjee' rug, Stark Carpet ‘Écran De Camélia 4' screen (46-0360), Christopher …
Goldrush
This season has hit a seam with gold dust appearing stitched, hewn and drizzled. Soft and lustrous, brushed and buffed, this is subtle alchemy of supreme elegance. Wallcovering: ʻOut for a spinʼ (6057), soft gold on mink brown manila hemp, Philip Jefferies at Beacon Hill Fabrics: ʻSissinghurstʼ, meadow, The Silk Gallery ʻPolluceʼ (26985-003), oro, Colony ʻPalinʼ (3557/03), Jim Thompson at Fox Linton ʻLatourʼ bis, Nicole Fabre at …
Woodland Escape
This autumn, turn over a new leaf with a warming palette of russet, brick, coral and cinnamon, melding natural pigment of earth reds. 'Cozy’, Porada Wallcovering: ʻT7048ʼ Thibaut at Jacaranda Carpets Fabrics: ʻTouchʼ 12, Lizzo ʻMaresaʼ (7706/07), mandarin, Romo ʻCorinʼ (7697/03), henna, Romo ʻOdessaʼ, orange, Paolo Moschino at Nicholas Haslam ‘Virginia’ drinks cabinet Wallcovering: ʻMetal silkʼ (MS46) Brian Yates ʻTwistʼ (D14004/001) ebano, Dedar Fabrics: ʻRio Pleatʼ (71037/20), flame, Bart Halpern at Fox Linton ʻPingoʼ (4070-04),summer …
Singing the Blues
Sky, cobalt, ink and indigo updated with emerald, sea-glass and turquoise have our full attention this season. Wallcovering: ʻStriatoʼ (D14001/001), nacre, Dedar Fabrics: ʻPeony Trellisʼ (2153/03), indigo, Jim Thompson at Fox Linton ʻAquarelleʼ (4530-03), Audubon, Bretano at Altfield ʻOdessaʼ, blue, Paolo Moschino at Nicholas Haslam ʻMessinaʼ (V3137/26), lapis, Villa Nova at Romo ʻShishaʼ (2390/04), waterdrop, Pollack at Altfield ʻDanteʼ (7698/01), cobalt, Romo ʻRoyal Hideʼ (RH136), true blue, Edelman Leather Wallcovering: ʻTF8016ʼ Lizzo Fabrics: ʻMetisseʼ …
Blurred, Brilliant and Burnished
Soft metal is the new luxe. Be beguiled by gentle geometric lines and the delicate molten alchemy of linear, lustre and texture. 'Rumi' (T1041/01), moonstone, Weitzner at Altfield 'Turoa' (TRU232), copper, Whistler Leather 'Womad' wallpaper (21110), Lewis & Wood 'Auguste' chair, Jacques Garcia Collection at Baker 'Berber' rug, Stark Carpet 'Balthazar' side cabinet, bronze and bleached vellum, Davidson 'Blixen' chair, Fendi Casa Knobs: No 1011 (top left), No …
Free Spirit
A clash of references, cultures and colours inspired by global adventure and the past, re-imagined and redefined. Conjuring ethnic and tribal styles from Byzantine to Moorish, Asian to Aztec, as well as soft dip-dye and stylised florals. ʻDe La Tourʼ, blue/brown on ecru, Paolo Moschino at Nicholas Haslam ʻHopʼ (T14030/002) ottanio, Dedar ʻChengtudoor Embʼ (GWF3320 513), David Hicks by Ashley Hicks at GP&J …
Painterly Perfect
Choose your muse. Sensitive abstractions and design interpretations across a variety of fabrics, from printed velvet to sheers. From watercolour wash to old master oils, it’s time to invest in art. ‘Harbour Linen Brush Fringe’ (983-56509), kelp, Samuel & Sons Passementerie ‘Blumei’ (3165/03), Jason Dʼ Souza ‘SFB’ canvas, chartreuse/lime yellow, Alton-Brooke ‘Matmi’ (V3121/01), cyclamen, Villa Nova at Romo ʻGranitaʼ (16520001), sabbia, Fadini at Pierre Frey ʻVoxʼ …
Floral Frenzy
There’s a riot going on in the cutting garden with pure pigment, clashing colours, bold patterns and super-sized posies. Vibrant silks, super stripes and intensely bright 3D embroideries are the pick of the crop. ʻWoodlandʼ (OW14), marigold, Edelman Leather ʻHopʼ (T14030/00), olive, Dedar ʻSeven Shadesʼ (T14041/007), oro, Dedar ʻCircus Stripeʼ (6078/0) big top, Pollack at Altfield ʻHopʼ (T14030/001) olive, Dedar ʻTabulariga Piccolaʼ (T14033/107) oro, Dedar ʻTitanʼ (02) …
Natural Selection
Fresh from the design lab. Move to the top of the class by using patterns inspired by nature and derived from under the microscope. ‘Quill’ (6079), Pollack at Altfield ʻFrivoleʼ (3826 -01), blanc, Sonia Rykiel Maison at Lelievre ʻSpireʼ (546-0), poivre, Lelievre ʻSequenceʼ (3827-01), noir, Sonia Rykiel Maison at Lelievre ʻGranitoʼ (544-09), poivre, Lelievre ‘Luiza’ wallpaper (W387/06), Black Edition at Romo ‘Tempest’ pendant (CL602), Bella Figura ‘Gooseneck’ lever, …
Tropicana
It’s jungle fever. Turn up the heat with these high-octane totally tropical palm patterns and prints. ʻD Dotsʼ (T14024/003), citrine, Dedar ʻFunky Stripesʼ (T14028/003), anice, Dedar ʻPicture Galleryʼ (213397), Sanderson ʻAlohaʼ (F2955001) multicolore, Pierre Frey ʻMauritiusʼ (FP320002), nuit, Pierre Frey ‘Castellina’ (V43719), granite, Stark Fabric ʻMaderaʼ (04831/01), taupe, Manuel Canovas at Colefax & fowler ‘Donna Fugata’ (30090), Rubelli at Rubelli/Donghia ‘Margarita’ drum ceiling light, Nicholas Haslam ‘Limerston’ sofa, David Seyfried …
Indian Summer
Indian-style patterns continue their reign of the fabrics world, as they have done for centuries. The warmth of the colours and intricacy of the patterns makes them timeless and forever evocative. Mix up styles, scales and colours for a truly exotic look. ‘Chutney’ fabric (CHB409-4) by Hill Brown at Turnell & Gigon ‘Moghol’ fabric (10467_50) at Nobilis ‘San’ rug at Stark Carpet ‘Cachemire’ fabric …
The Grey Scale
Classic greys, from charcoals to silvers, are still the chic neutrals of choice. Grey is a colour that can carry any accent shade and this season pink is under the spotlight. Mix grey patterns and textures, then add a hit of rose for a pretty finish. ‘Zeus’ fabric by Pollack at Altfield ‘Bouquet’ cushion at Sahco ‘Keros’ wallpaper (213046) at Sanderson ‘Ro’ chair …
Go Zest
A hit of yellow is an instant uplift for a room. Citrine, too, is a sophisticated shade to mix with other colours and, while the classic combination is with grey, it's bold enough to take more adventurous pairings. ‘Selina’ lamp at Nicholas Haslam ‘Rivera Embroidery’ in yellow on off white (W713026) by Thibaut at Jacaranda Carpets ‘Euphorica’-(137C03.301), ‘Premio’ (14171.109), ‘Nobilitas’ (14335.504) and ‘Vogue’ …
Rich Pickings
Burnt ochres, bronzes and coppers are the latest take on metallics. It's a luxurious look that's also relaxed, being burnished the surfaces and finishes never feel over the top. ‘Glam’ coiffeuse at Armani/Casa ‘Dazzle’ rug in orange rust at Tim Page Carpets ‘Kensington’ braid in russet (04) at Samuel & Sons Passementerie ‘Hua’ tiles in tea dust (#AS9504RKC) by Robert Kuo at Ann …
