International Home Textile Magazine – April’17

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TRENDS
4. High Voltage
Inspiration
Modern art is an important source of inspiration
for this style direction, called “High
Voltage”. Especially the Memphis movement
is an influence. Strong and bold contrast, with
the addition of black and white plays a role.
Mostly we see facets, geometry and graphical
ideas. We see an interest in coloured glass
products, often with overlapping colour, reminiscent
of stained glass windows. Also mirrors
are used to paint on. Popular products are
executed in various rainbow colours and are
offered as modules, for instance chairs, but
also seating elements and bookcase elements.
Besides that, these bright colours are used for
outdoor products to evoke a sunny, summery
atmosphere. There is also interest in cheerful
African products. In prints designers make use
of accidental effects, with spots and stains and
bright colour splashes. This direction is important
for accessories, rugs and carpets, ceramics
and glass, but now also for bold colour statements
of painted walls.
Colours
Colour, mainly primary and bright colours are
the base of this colour range, often used as
variation of the same product. As colours we
see Acid Yellow, Bright Orange, Candy Pink,
Bright Red, Turquoise, Bright Green, Cobalt
Blue and Purple. They can be applied in strong
contrast or tone in tone. In the interior they
are also important as paint colours, for a single
wall. Black and white are often added for more
definition, and to bring the necessary contrast.
Also these colours are combined with darker
colours, and are used as well in combination
with light and brighter pastels.
April 2017