INTRODUCTION
In this new ‘INTERIORS’, edition 2015 / 2016, the most influential international themes are shown. The book contains both summer and winter themes. There are six themes featured, all with their corresponding color cards. For weavers, printers and spinners we there is a special box with colors, meant for the interior, contract and hospitality market, where cotton yarns are dyed after specification. This is a separate product, but there are also extra skeins available on request to go with this book. Besides that, there is a list of the compatible Pantone® cotton colors.
Every theme is shown with its corresponding color card, plus more than 100 inspiring materials that match the themes in color and character.
At the end of the book is a list of sources, designers and manufacturers that are featured in this INTERIORS book.
Color has been accepted in the interior. Neutral colors are the base to add colors in different intensities. The pastel colors will be the most important for textiles and accessories. The first theme “Pop-Up Brights” shows bright and primary colors, often against a white, neutral or black background. The second theme ”Soft Focus” is partly contemporary, partly traditional romantic and vintage, in fresh pastel colors. “Ethni Craft” is the third theme, based on handicraft, from different corners of the world. In “Nordic by Nature” the emphasis is on cool neutrals, now combined with dusty pastel colors to meet the demand for more color. Exotic nature and jungle fever take a central role in the theme “Second Nature” in colors inspired by nature, combined with some bright accents. In the last theme “Opulent Glamour” we are inspired by our cultural heritage, and add luxurious materials, in deep basic colors and exiting accent colors. Metallics are important. Different styles are mixed.
1. POP-UP BRIGHTS
Color has become very important over the last few seasons. This will be continued, but the pastels will be the most important. In this first styling direction we see slightly faded bright colors, with a touch of vintage, but also primary colors in the style of the Dutch painter Mondrian. Art is an important source of inspiration, for instance Pop Art, the art of Sonia Delauney and Vasarely with their colorful effects. These bright colors are mainly meant for accessories, but we see them also applied for walls. Geometry, and painterly effects such as blending watercolors are important. Mistakes from the computer are used in prints. Everything is light and airy. Therefor we will see a lot of metal wire furniture. Sometimes the inside of a bowl or vase is very colorful. Ceramics and glass will be important. Opposed to cool materials we will see warm, textured materials such a felt and wool to balance the effect. Black is often used as a good background color and in outlines to make the colors shine.
COLORS:
For this theme we see a range of bright colors, but slightly faded for a vintage effect. They work best in combination with black or neutral colors such as beige and grey. They are also combined with old wood.
As colors we see Bright Red, Bright Pink, Bright Orange, Warm Yellow, Bright Green, Bright Cyan, Cobalt Blue and Purple. Black is an important background color, and is also used for outlines. White as a combination color gives the necessary freshness.
2. SOFT FOCUS
This theme is partly contemporary, partly romantic, feminine, classical and traditional. The range of the pastel colors will be the most important of the season. Nature plays an important role, but in a refined way. We see old-fashioned floral patterns, old engravings and poetic images. It has often a touch of glamour because of the combination with mirrored surfaces and the use of metallics and sateen. The use of gradient colors is important as well. The volumes are rounded and friendly. Sometimes a touch of an even brighter color will be applied. Old handicraft and new techniques are combined. We will see a lot of lace and matte/ shine effects, open work and laser-cut materials in an opaque/ transparent interpretation. It is mostly light hearted, elegant and feminine. White is often used as a background color, but we also see different shades of beige, for a recycled effect. Colors are combined for a gradient color effect.
COLORS:
Fresh pastel colors prevail. The emphasis is on the range of pink shades. The colors are: Lipstick Pink, Pastel Pink, Salmon, Blush, Pastel Yellow, Mint Green, Soft Turquoise and Pastel Green. They are often combined with white for a fresh effect, but also with beige for a more antique and worn effect.
3. ETHNI CRAFT
Products from all over the world find a place in our interiors as a souvenir from far-way places and our travels. We have become a kind of modern Nomads, travelling around and making our homes in various places. Regional Folk art is valued again. From refined Far Eastern ideas with flowers and birds, Chinese porcelain to Navajo Indian hand-woven blankets and Berber weaves. With African wooden sculptures and masks, and Turkish applications and Kelim patterns. We also see interest in materials coming from the former colonies like Indonesia. The colors are warm and rich and combine well among each other. Peacock is one of the most important colors and is combined tone-in-tone in different shades of blues and greens. Luxurious materials and almost forgotten hand-made techniques play a role. Warm red brown is the most important background color. Also the English country side, and the forest in autumn colors are important with tweeds and checks.
COLORS:
The colors in this theme are warm and expressive. Red brown is the most important background color and makes the range work. As colors we see Red Brown, Tomato Red, Copper, which acts also as a warm orange, Ochre, Aubergine, Light Peacock, Indigo Blue and Purple. All these colors combine well. Luxurious materials and almost forgotten techniques play a role to obtain a rich and warm look. Peacock will be one of the most important colors and will be used also for painted walls.
4. NORDIC BY NATURE
In this direction we see Nordic influences from Scandinavia. Before this theme consisted only of neutral colors, but now some dusty pastel shades are added to meet the demand for more color. Mostly the textures and decorative objects are inspired by nature, such as fossils, shells, seeds and a whole range of animals. Cold winter landscapes with snow, photo prints in black, white and shades of grey are important here. These neutrals and dusty pastels are sometimes combined with the anthracite grey, chocolate brown and black from the last theme, but only in small touches to add some accent and interest. White is also an important color, and comes to life, in fragmented and angular shapes. Laser cuts, and pleating give a shadowy effect. The neutrals are often the base and background color, to be combined with the pastel colors. There is not much contrast in this theme. The metals are often aged, worn and oxidized. Hairy materials such as hides, furs and mohair are added for balance.
COLORS:
Besides several neutral colors we see some dusty pastel tones. As colors we see Beige, Soft Orange that can act as a color or represents also a warm shade of wood. Pale Yellow, Dusty Pink and a Snow White, Ice Blue, Pearl Grey and Middle Grey. The anthracite grey, the brown and black from our last theme can be easily combined with this range, to add more accent and interest. White is also important and is combined with pleating to add shadow effects.
5. SECOND NATURE
Nature is a very important source of inspiration. In this theme we see the emphasis on lush, exotic nature, tropical, with foliage and leaves, exotic flowers such as orchids, and parrots, parakeets, monkey’s, leopards, butterflies and insects. But also the underwater world is a source of inspiration, like lobsters and clams, fishes and corals. It is like jungle fever, or urban jungle. We see botanical influences as well, but in brighter colors than we have seen before. Besides some green shades and a khaki, there are some accent colors like a poisonous lime and a signal red. But also bright yellow and turquoise could be used as an accent. The former Arts and Crafts movement of William Morris in the United Kingdom meets a revival. His fabrics are still made. Flora and Fauna, but also the creatures from the sea with shells, corals and fishes is a source of inspiration. We see show cases and bell jars and we take plants into our homes.
COLORS:
In this direction we see several green shades such as Khaki Green, Grass Green, Poisonous Lime. Besides that, two very bright colors, Hypnotizing Pink and Signal Red. Also a bright turquoise and yellow from our other ranges could be well combined as an accent. Besides those, there are three water colors: Jade Blue, Lagoon Green and an Ocean Blue. Often white is used as a fresh background color.
6. OPULENT GLAMOUR
The rich historic paintings from the Dutch Golden Age are the source of inspiration for this color theme in mysterious gem – and dark colors. The theme is traditional, based on an opulent cultural heritage, with rich metallic such as bronze, copper, tin and oxidized metals such a gold and silver. There is a kind of golden light over everything and color comes to the forefront against a dark background. As colors we see Golden Yellow, Prune, Magenta, Peacock, Deep Night Blue and three basic colors such as a warm Chocolate Brown, Anthracite Grey and of course Black. The shapes can be simple, but mostly the materials are rich and luxurious. The shapes themselves can also be quite minimal. It can be contemporary, but it can be also more traditional and even baroque. Black and white will be continued. Circles and Spirals are popular motifs. Illustrations with a Surrealistic touch and engravings as well as the work of Cocteau, remain important.
COLORS:
In this theme the emphasis is on a range of dark colors, and colors that remind us of gems. Like a facet of a gem, their different facets radiate their own colors, mostly tone-in-tone. Peacock will be a very important color and can be combined with turquoise and bright green from our bright color range. As colors we see Golden Yellow, Prune, Magenta, Peacock, Deep Night Blue and three basic colors such as a warm Chocolate Brown, Anthracite Grey and of course Black. These dark colors can be used in combinations with other themes as well.
