Furnishing Fabric Fashion March - April 2024

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Furnishing Fabric Fashion
5. WONDERS OF NATURE
In the styling direction “Wonders of Nature” we see how issues such as care
for the environment, sustainability, conscious consuming, and the concern for
climate change are the drivers behind this theme. We are trying to diminish our
ecological footprint by using alternative materials such as fungi, corn, banana
leaf, bamboo, cardboard, vegan leather and using food waste such as coffee
grind. Renewable natural materials such as linen, hemp, raffia, rattan, wood
and recycling are a must. Flora and fauna are depicted in wallcoverings, posters,
cushions, and other decorative products. We see plants, foliage, insects, birds,
butterflies, or products with a nostalgic association. We see a glorification of
wild nature sometimes from the past, with exotic trees and plants,
plantations with palm trees, exotic birds and flowers, tigers, monkey’s, jaguars,
but also creatures of the sea. Murals show more romantic images of historical
Mediterranean landscapes with pine trees. We enjoy the soothing and calming
effects of the color green, also for paint. Botanical prints are popular, with
pictures from natural history books. Murals are very important. Carpets and
textile wall hangings take on unexpected shapes. Textures with tufting, high/ low
reliefs are important. Green colors are often combined with dusty pink and terra
shades. Tiles will be applied in interiors too.
6. ECLECTIC TREASURES
In this last direction “Eclectic Treasures” the inspiration comes from opulence,
luxury, glamour, nostalgia and history. Sometimes history with a humorous twist.
Also, Bohemian influences play a role. Gold, and other shiny metallics such as
copper in small touches or thin lines, play a role. Use ocher from other themes
for this. The curiosity cabinet continues to play an important role. We see ideas
from Natural History books, science, botanical prints, collections, and discoveries
from the animal kingdom and nature, stuffed animals, rare precious stones,
glass domes, corals, and shells, fragments of classic statues from the Greek
and Roman era. Animals are depicted as humans. There also can be a modern
approach with bright light effects against a dark background, iridescence, aurora
borealis and oil spots effects. Mid-Century furniture is important, especially in
velvet with a golden or copper accent, and fringes for a dramatic effect. Leather
and welded materials are applied. Dark, rich colors as paint give a moody
atmosphere. Precious stones such as marble, travertine, and tiger eye are
popular: real, as veneer or as imitation. Acoustic properties remain important.
Embroideries, velvets, jacquards, and traditional motifs play a role in fabrics.
We see rhythm, irregular lines and zigzag patterns come forward in the contrast
between black and white. Brown and grey work well together.
Contact: studio@milouket.com
Turkish agent: didem@fabricconcept.com