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Nature, Joy and Shopping Local
27 August 2020
by Alys Bryan - Furniture Designer
During recent art, design and interior events it has been wonderful to discover prominent displays promoting artwork, production methods and materials which address the need to create a sustainable world. It is understandably important to know the sustainable credentials of the products you sell, such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation awarded to many of Larson-Juhl's mouldings. An FSC mark is accredited to products produced using materials with the highest environmental and social standards, promoting responsible forestry and protecting the world’s forests.
Sustainable design can take many aesthetic forms, however, there is an ongoing trend to reflect sustainable design using natural materials and a neutral colour palette. Textures such as rattan add depth to this pallet, with white walls creating a contemporary balance, punctuated by black accents.
The ongoing trend for biophilic design (the inclusion of materials which link us directly to nature) has brought plants into the sustainable scheme, allowing for the colour palette to extend to include the full spectrum of greens, as well as the wellbeing benefits of being in spaces incorporating nature.
The LJC Barefaced Ash Moulding FSC® 170300000 allows for a natural or waxed finish as well as the opportunity to stain the timber in a green tone.
LJC Driftwood FSC® 232170985 is an ideal moulding. Maintaining a timber grain and biophilic texture whilst extending the contemporary white backdrop of this trend.
LJC TouchWood Art Moulding Walnut 991099116 is a sophisticated option, drawing the trend into a refined material pallet whilst maintaining the sustainable and biophilic benefits.
Consider the use of linen mounts to show attention to detail and textural interest e.g. LJC MB Cons Linen Calla 1600 TTT008502.
The pink and yellow colour trend has been building for many months but perhaps the current crisis has accelerated the popularity of this joyful trend, bringing cheer at a difficult time.
This palette is more versatile than you might expect, and the impact can be dramatically changed by varying both the depth of colour and the amount of pink and yellow used. For a pared back scheme choose soft lemon yellow with a pale dusty pink. If you are feeling brave select a vibrant yellow and match it with a bold and punchy pink. Add depth to your scheme by selecting multiple tones of each colour.
Texture also plays a strong role in the trend. You can add further impact by selecting accessories with a gloss finish or layer your scheme with luxurious textures including the everlasting popularity for velvet.
Soft pink mouldings such as LJC Harlequin Moulding 342703004 create a subtle interpretation of the trend and can by married with either a crisp white mount or matched with a pink mount to create a striking block of colour.
LJS Confetti Moulding 130148000 is a great choice for a bolder pink. Select a contemporary white mount to allow the pink to be the star of the show.
DM 38404 Jollipop Yellow 380404000 is a fantastic slim yellow aluminium moulding. This is a perfect statement of colour on a slim scale. In contrast you could select LJC En Vogue Moulding 318000183 for a dominant wide yellow frame.
There are several mount options for this scheme including bold yellow LJC MB Cons Primrose 1400 FSC® TTT008149, which you can match to a yellow moulding or even contrast with the soft pink. LJC MB Cons Odessa Pink 1400 SSS008064 and LJC MB Cons Pale Pink 1400 TTT008601 and two tones of pink which could also be used with a white, black or timber moulding for a subtle nod to this trend.
In many towns and cities retailers have adapted to offer a delivery service which they didn’t have before and groceries, veg boxes, dried goods and baked goodies can all now be delivered to your door.
But what does shopping local have to do with an interior trend? By having the strongest, best possible, offering for your customers you will enable them to follow many of the latest interior trends. You will retain your long standing customers and cement your relationships with your new customers as they look to expand their support for local businesses.
Two of Larson-Juhl’s most recent mouldings to have been launched are Coastal Woods and Italian Micro-tech Veneers. The good news is that these both fit seamlessly into the trends we have discussed.
The subtle texture of Coastal Woods (LJC Coastal Woods Moulding 436000127) is ideal as part of a sustainable scheme. Or use it to let a bold yellow and pink piece of artwork shine with a crisp white mount.
The Micro-tech Veneers collection (LJS Micro-tech Veneers 80917) creates an elegant interpretation of the sustainable trend. The warmer veneer tones also work perfectly with a pink mount to add depth to the yellow and pink colour scheme.
During recent art, design and interior events it has been wonderful to discover prominent displays promoting artwork, production methods and materials which address the need to create a sustainable world. It is understandably important to know the sustainable credentials of the products you sell, such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation awarded to many of Larson-Juhl's mouldings. An FSC mark is accredited to products produced using materials with the highest environmental and social standards, promoting responsible forestry and protecting the world’s forests.
Sustainable design can take many aesthetic forms, however, there is an ongoing trend to reflect sustainable design using natural materials and a neutral colour palette. Textures such as rattan add depth to this pallet, with white walls creating a contemporary balance, punctuated by black accents.
The ongoing trend for biophilic design (the inclusion of materials which link us directly to nature) has brought plants into the sustainable scheme, allowing for the colour palette to extend to include the full spectrum of greens, as well as the wellbeing benefits of being in spaces incorporating nature.
The LJC Barefaced Ash Moulding FSC® 170300000 allows for a natural or waxed finish as well as the opportunity to stain the timber in a green tone.
LJC Driftwood FSC® 232170985 is an ideal moulding. Maintaining a timber grain and biophilic texture whilst extending the contemporary white backdrop of this trend.
LJC TouchWood Art Moulding Walnut 991099116 is a sophisticated option, drawing the trend into a refined material pallet whilst maintaining the sustainable and biophilic benefits.
Consider the use of linen mounts to show attention to detail and textural interest e.g. LJC MB Cons Linen Calla 1600 TTT008502.
Yellow and Pink
The pink and yellow colour trend has been building for many months but perhaps the current crisis has accelerated the popularity of this joyful trend, bringing cheer at a difficult time.
This palette is more versatile than you might expect, and the impact can be dramatically changed by varying both the depth of colour and the amount of pink and yellow used. For a pared back scheme choose soft lemon yellow with a pale dusty pink. If you are feeling brave select a vibrant yellow and match it with a bold and punchy pink. Add depth to your scheme by selecting multiple tones of each colour.
Texture also plays a strong role in the trend. You can add further impact by selecting accessories with a gloss finish or layer your scheme with luxurious textures including the everlasting popularity for velvet.
Soft pink mouldings such as LJC Harlequin Moulding 342703004 create a subtle interpretation of the trend and can by married with either a crisp white mount or matched with a pink mount to create a striking block of colour.
LJS Confetti Moulding 130148000 is a great choice for a bolder pink. Select a contemporary white mount to allow the pink to be the star of the show.
DM 38404 Jollipop Yellow 380404000 is a fantastic slim yellow aluminium moulding. This is a perfect statement of colour on a slim scale. In contrast you could select LJC En Vogue Moulding 318000183 for a dominant wide yellow frame.
There are several mount options for this scheme including bold yellow LJC MB Cons Primrose 1400 FSC® TTT008149, which you can match to a yellow moulding or even contrast with the soft pink. LJC MB Cons Odessa Pink 1400 SSS008064 and LJC MB Cons Pale Pink 1400 TTT008601 and two tones of pink which could also be used with a white, black or timber moulding for a subtle nod to this trend.
Shop Local
After many weeks of lockdown, many of us will have developed new habits, especially in the ways we shop. We have found new places to buy from and changed how we buy from our favourite stores. As lockdown continues to ease this trend will evolve.In many towns and cities retailers have adapted to offer a delivery service which they didn’t have before and groceries, veg boxes, dried goods and baked goodies can all now be delivered to your door.
But what does shopping local have to do with an interior trend? By having the strongest, best possible, offering for your customers you will enable them to follow many of the latest interior trends. You will retain your long standing customers and cement your relationships with your new customers as they look to expand their support for local businesses.
Two of Larson-Juhl’s most recent mouldings to have been launched are Coastal Woods and Italian Micro-tech Veneers. The good news is that these both fit seamlessly into the trends we have discussed.
The subtle texture of Coastal Woods (LJC Coastal Woods Moulding 436000127) is ideal as part of a sustainable scheme. Or use it to let a bold yellow and pink piece of artwork shine with a crisp white mount.
The Micro-tech Veneers collection (LJS Micro-tech Veneers 80917) creates an elegant interpretation of the sustainable trend. The warmer veneer tones also work perfectly with a pink mount to add depth to the yellow and pink colour scheme.
