Hello Again to One and All!!
Spring is behind us and Summer is upon us, who can believe it….I certainly cant! Time flies when you are having fun as they say.
If summer was an attitude what would it be: bold and bright yet soft and easy going, possibly the best balance you can have? As interior designers we do not conform to seasonal fashions in the same way as fashion designers do, however we can adopt the attitude and play with creativity in a way that allows us to be innovative; using our minds in a refreshing way.
Inspirations are all around us, ready for the taking. We also tend to travel more in the summer months opening our minds even further to the beauty and wonder of our world, cultures and people. If you do anything this summer take the time to wallow in the wonder and look, listen and feel the world around you!
Summer Memories
In our March/April supplement we looked at Tokyo Design and we noted that the Japanese appreciation of their past and tradition could have been an important factor in the generation of their unique style. The whole notion of this appreciation of the past coupled with the Summer Season and the memories that can be conjured up by Summer navigates us towards an interesting theme for the May/June student support; “Summer Memories”
"Nothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside a lake in the mountains..."- Diane Ackerman
Images of Summer Memories for Inspiration
Above: Summer Accessories 1
Above: Summer Accessories 2
Above: Summer Accessories 3
Above: Summer Accessories 4
Above: Summer Inspirations 1
Above: Summer Inspirations 2
Above: Summer Inspirations 3
Above: Summer Inspirations 4
Mikael Beryyman, Ikea, says: ‘In the current economic climate, moving house is not such a viable option, so updating your existing nest with affordable, functional design is the reality for 2009. With the credit drunch upon us, it’s not all doom and gloom. Ikea believes 2009 is all about bright colours and bold patterns. The new Stockholm collection includes a bright new range of sofas and armchairs, and they are a brilliant way to see out the long winter months and liven up a room.
Don’t forget to accessorise your home in 2009, you won’t need to break the bank to get the look you desire. Small flourishes, such as introducing new vases and lamps, as well as inter-changing lampshades and cushion covers, are all great ways of bringing life to a room. Choose a colourful piece of furniture and make it a focal piece. Be bold, make a statement with your furniture. Functional design doens’t have to cost a lot. Ikea has got a range of great iconic pieces that suit everyone’s taste and budget.’
Above: Stockholm Collection – Image compliments of Ikea
Looks like Ikea might be adopting the “bold” summer attitude through their use of furniture and accessories!
So remember your aim for the following couple of months look, listen and feel the world around you….open your mind, remember those great summer memories and create even better new ones!!
I hope you enjoy the current updates and wish you all the best with your studies,
Kind regards,
Siobhán
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