So what have we learnt from last week’s London Design Festival? Well, as is so often the case with these things, there is an element – as there is in fashion – of anything goes. It has become so vast that whatever your aesthetic you can find it. But, if we are to rummage about and pick what we like, then it’s also true to say that while the interiors equivalent of fashionistas (don’t go with interioristas I’ve tried it and it doesn’t work) will tell you that it’s all about the 70s – and that look might be all over the magazines – out here in the real world we aren’t there yet.
There is still a definitely sense of opulence around however. Lots of blush pink and black and white knocking about, but there is also still navy blue and lots (and lots) of velvet. Remember that saying about when the economy is in the doldrums, women reach for red lipstick to cheer themselves up?
Well in our homes it seems we reach for the luxury fabric and the warm colours when times are uncertain. As Dulux said a couple of weeks ago when they revealed their 2017 colour of the year ( a warm heathery toned neutral) Home has become central to all of us at the moment. It’s where we retreat to feel safe and comfortable.
And so to this collection of furniture from Rose and Grey which has been called the Nordic collection, not because it’s particularly Scandinavian, but because they source it from Copenhagen.
The square shape gives it a slightly pared back minimal feel and the thin legs are elegant. This is definitely an element to look out for on furniture. I think it’s going to become more grown up and elegant over the next few seasons and those traditional short feet on sofas are going to start to look clumsy.
Long thin legs (and wouldn’t we all like those) also mean you can see more floor space and the more of that you can see the larger the room will look. And you can get the hoover underneath. AND it forces you to be tidy because there’s no shoving things underneath and forgetting about them. Which means less clutter. Which means better feng shui. Or something.
Prices start at £495 for the pouffe rising to £1,595 for the sofa. I’ll take the chaise.
