Thinkneat hardware; fabric that looks likeorigami paper; bed linenswith
layersof different fabricsmixingvelvetswith linenandyes, fur.
Andmetalmade thestage ineveryelementyoucan thinkof–shiny,weath-
eredor brushed – chrome, copper, gold, silver, oil rubbedbronze, raw
steel, cast iron. With today’s technology it seems anything can have an
added layerofmetal. Littleend tableshadmetalbases that resembled jew-
elleryandotherpieces looked sculptural.Mirrors, light fixturesand lamps,
Midashad touchedsomanysurfacesand theywerenot just turned togold.
I love items that are unique and handmade, a little fresh, so my show
favouritewasadining tablewith liveedge topsportingagiantmetalzipper
down thecenterandhand forgedmetalbase.Made inCanada, this limited
edition designwas cheeky andbeautifully executed. Their ‘corkscrew’
tablewas in theHighPointoutdoorkiosks that featuredgreat showstopping
pieces. Wehavebrought this table line into thestorewithadouble ‘x’hand
forgedbaseanda thick table topmadeof reclaimed long leafyellowpine
from theStudebaker factory–a tablewitha storymeant to lastacoupleof
lifetimes.
So - in summary - colours in2016are softerandblues reign; handcrafted
isstillprized; legsaresexy;metalsarenot just for the industrial lookand fur
is fun too.
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PANTONE
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13-1520 Rose Quartz & 15-3919 Serenity
Whether in soft or hard surface material, the pairing of Rose Quartz and
Serenity brings calm and relaxation. Appealing in all finishes, matte,
metallic and glossy, the engaging combo joins easily with other mid-tones
including greens and purples, rich browns, and all shades of yellow
and pink. Add in silver or hot brights for more splash and sparkle.
Ralph Lauren—Winter Harbour Collection
DING
2016
PANTONE
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Colours of theYear
BenjaminMoore
Colour of theYear
SimplyWhite
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2016
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