Refined living with peace and strength – Ambiente Trends 27+
Clean and gentle. Pure and delicate. Accentuated and quiet. clear + lovely conveys lifestyle with a modern feel that consciously includes nostalgia. Experimental use of materials and manual craft skills plus graceful colours distinguish this interior design theme, as do a clear and sober structure plus a flair for charming, poetic details. clear + lovely draws seemingly contradictory aesthetics into a satisfyingly sophisticated combination.
colour story
Graceful colours in the clear + lovely palette offer very varied design possibilities for both materials and surfaces. Gentle shades of cosy white, roasted apricot, soft glass and gentle breeze meet strong, expressive hues like clear sky and glossy red. Nature-inspired colours such as mellow green, clean raffia and delicate caramel make a direct connection to the materials themselves. Matte and shiny surfaces offer endless, highly contrasting applications: a lacquered finish accentuates deep, immediate colour while peaceful hues with a matte surface radiate peace and clarity.
design experience
clear + lovely presents us with a refined approach to living that gently awakens our senses and perceptions. Very varied aesthetics, colours and surfaces join forces in a meaningful whole. Traditional crafts are reinterpreted afresh in experimental ways. Light-coloured, natural materials meet delicate shades, while clear and strict shapes meet playful details. The result is a living environment that brings us poetry, clarity and peace.
Credits
1 Dear Elvira & Fortunato collection by Ripa
2 Tilsim drop vase by Chelebi, Photo: Ivan Erofeev
3 Edifice #28, Gouged Finish by Elisa Uberti
4 Soe by Wohl Hütte for Time & Style
5 Pond by Nao Iwamatsu for Ripa
6 Étoile Collection by Carole Baijings for Maastricht Porselein, Photo: Inga Powilleit
7 PIGRECO by Tobia Scarpa for TACCHINI, Photo: Giuseppe Dinnella
8 Dear Elvira & Fortunato collection by Ripa
9 Twinkle by Zanellato Bortotto for Moroso, rendering: Ludovica Canzutti
10 Inserti by Chiara Lionello, Photo: Carlo Di Pasquale, Zepstudio
material journey
Tactile woven wicker, raffia or jute alternate with other surfaces, ceramics and bare wood. clear + lovely combines materials that develop their own unique character when pared down to the essentials. Charming combinations emerge from this interplay to surprise and enchant us. Strict and sweet. Mundane and ritual. Glass plays a key role in clear + lovely, as well as light-coloured, natural and hand-worked materials. A remarkable array of shapes and surfaces brings light and shade, density and transparency into our living spaces.
Credits
1 Dear Elvira & Fortunato collection by Ripa
2 UMI by Gabriel, Photo: Gabriel
3 Tilsim drop vase by Chelebi, Photo: Ivan Erofeev
4 Étoile Collection by Carole Baijings for Maastricht Porselein, Photo: Inga Powilleit
5 Wooden Narratives and Color Plates by Carole Baijings in collaboration with Maeda Woodworks
6 Eclipse Chair #1 by Elisa Uberti, Photo: Melissa Pellizzari
7 Oria Mirror # 1 by Elisa Uberti
8 Moussou by Elisa Uberti
9 Inserti by Chiara Lionello, Photo: Carlo Di Pasquale, Zepstudio
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The influence of Japanese design principles is more relevant than ever, as that’s where strength and clarity determine design in all areas of everyday life. It’s an attitude that extends beyond pure design to encompass an underlying philosophy. And of course cute kawaii is very much part of the Japanese aesthetic. It all comes together in clear + lovely to create a great overall impression.
The distinction between art and design becomes fittingly fluid in clear + lovely. Many designers develop highly individual techniques that blend industry and craft. Both functional and artistic aesthetics enter into an effortless dialogue. Repeated gestures produce an endless variety of objects that are produced in series, yet are still unique. To top it all off are objects and sculptures that can be staged differently according to the season and occasion.
