Telling Tales
While some will always celebrate pared-back minimalism, there’s no doubt that its counterpoint, ‘maximalism’, is on the rise. These joyously layered interiors – where multiple colours, patterns and textures create a feast for the senses – are not just a rebellion against minimalism and a case of ‘what goes around, comes around’. In design, the creation of a narrative and a space that emotionally resonates have become paramount, and it is so much easier to weave a story, express individualism, inject some personality – and, in commercial interiors, shape a brand – when there are more tools to play with.
Pictured (top to bottom) are: ‘Guro’, ‘Aloha’, ‘Aquarello’ and ‘Lin Leger’ fabrics, Dominique Kieffer at Rubelli/Donghia; ‘Small Ball’ lamps with ‘Bina’ shades, from Porta Romana; cushions from the Voyages Voyages collection by John Paul Gaultier for Lelièvre Paris; a ‘Faustina’ pendant from Gladee Lighting; and ‘Gerry’ Fabric by Schumacher, from Turnell & Gigon.
Rubelli/Donghia, Ground Floor, Design Centre East
Porta Romana, Ground Floor, Centre & South Domes
Lelièvre Paris, First Floor, North & Centre Domes
Gladee Lighting, Fourth Floor, Design Centre East
Turnell & Gigon, Ground Floor, North Dome
