Category Archives: Inspiration
Jan
Sleek, streamlined and elegant, Art Deco was design for a modern, fast-changing world. Speed and travel were powerful influences. The aerodynamic shapes of ocean liners, cars and trains being expressed through the lines of a wide array of items, from furniture to glass to jewellery. In 2006 at Decorex, London’s leading interior design fair, we [Read More]
Nov
It was William Morris, the father of the Arts and Crafts Movement, who decreed “If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is sit: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Harking back to the principles of the medieval guilds [Read More]
Oct
Art Deco is one of the most enduring influences on contemporary design. The unfussy, geometric shapes, interesting combinations of woods and surface finishes, and stylised accessories create a distinctive, elegant space. Architecture was an important part of the global Art Deco style. Architects looked to the past – to Mayan temples and Ziggurat designs – [Read More]