Tag: 2017

With equal parts of discovery and ornateness, our Autumn/Winter 2017-18 trend Winter Desert takes us on a magnificent journey through a merchant’s emporium, bringing together nomadic textures and luxuries from along The Old Silk Road and into your living space.

Continuing the concept of global blends, styles and cultures, Winter Desert has a range of textures and patterning, with an exuberant use of color, integrating techniques of ancient trace, some with a contemporary twist. How the outside world regards indigenous craft is forever changing for the better, with Winter Desert creating a platform to express freedom and luxuriance as well as paying homage to traditional designers.

The autumnal richness of this palette provides fiery tones, embracing spices such as saffron, paprika and turmeric. Cooler blue and gray tones add tranquility to the scheme, tying together contrasts and creating a meditative living space. A deep yet warm pink has been included to allow room for a striking fusion. The addition of an ‘old gold’ metallic shade rounds this palette off well, reflecting found treasures; an Aladdin’s Cave aesthetic.

Serapi Queensbury Double Sky by Jan Kath

To achieve this ‘winter bazaar’ look in your living space, consider taking inspiration from Persian rugs and their bold, geometric patterning. Create a haven to unwind with cosy throws, richly embroidered textiles and rustic trinkets. The concept of ancient ideas surviving in the modern age can be reflected in any home, complimenting previously owned furniture as well as avant-garde pieces. More than one rug can be stylishly overlapped in your living room to create a more comforting, harmonious blend of culture through design.

Kirman Robson Artwork 19 rug by Jan Kath

Treat your space as though it’s a real adventure along The Old Silk Road, a journey around your room, an exploration of pattern and texture, discovering intricate detail the closer your eye dissects. Winter Desert isn’t about having a focal piece or a feature wall, it challenges minimalism by bringing together multiple, interesting pieces in a way that exudes a modern Urban Nomad lifestyle.

Finding the right lighting is extremely important when marrying together different materials and patterns in a living space. Natural, organic bamboo and wicker, hand woven and finished provides a meditative, boho feel. Turkish mosaic lamps provide striking kaleidoscopes of color whilst Chinoiserie fittings offer a more ornate look. Match with unusual textures such as pompoms and beaded detail to create eye catching luxury, using the rustic tones in the color palette to give a more contemporary, earthy feel.

Pagoda lantern by Christopher Hyde

Rich, embellished patterning continues to have a strong presence in this trend, providing a vibrant yet relaxing atmosphere to living spaces. Overlaid fabrics and throws offer a mix of textures and a more informal homeliness. Envisage a more social, communal area rather than the average, mono directional sofa and family sitting around the edge of your living space, draw inspiration from an authentic Turkish restaurant or a traditional Nepalese tea house.

Danton collection fabric by Romo

When considering upholstery fabrics, inspiration can be taken from interlinking zig zags, mosaics and diamonds, combining contrasting textures and colors. This wing chair by A Rum Fellow (below) fashionably fusions Ikat and Brocade weaving, while challenging boundaries with sharp, tangerine piping. Traditional design with a contemporary twist compliments the look of Winter Desert, which explores new concepts and interior design styles.

Rhylah Wing Chair by A Rum Fellow

Winter Desert invites you on a grand tour of nomadic textures and fusions, creating comforting layers in which you can unwind and discover intricate and interesting detail each time you visually explore your living space. So, make your very own emporium within your home, with an array of fabrics and treasures to comfort and keep you warm this Autumn/Winter.