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The Feeling of Luxury in Interior Design

Article or RSS item submitted by Ty Wenzel • Sep 5th, 2008 • Category: Interiors Exteriors, Style Trend Forcasting |

Continuing on the theme of luxury. The trend 'Understated Luxe - 2008' is all about â€œwhisperingâ€ luxury and elegance in home decor, furnishings and accessories. To "Live Highly" (quote from an ad for luxurious hotels) does not necessarily always mean to spend fortunes of money. How do you create the feeling of luxury in interior design? One of the most often used approaches is with the help of precious materials (or their immitations) - glittering gold or sparcling crystal. But one of my favourates is the tufting pattern. Designer Jacques Garcia's Cristobal chest uses both of them. Its pillowy, tufted pattern is carved from a solid and maple veneer body, while its lustrous finish is achieved by hand-rubbing silver leaf layered over gold leaf. The chest's black lacquer interior houses two adjustable shelves.
"Originally employed to secure cushioning to the
backs and seats of upholstered furniture, tufting today is also more for visual
interest than practicality. Tufting adds dimension and drama to
upholstery..." - TheHome blog has a video about tufting and its re-emerging.

Ceracasaâ€™s Emotile line shows the visual texture of tufted fabric in the Capitone series:

You can use these to create the feeling of luxury in your bathrooms. Cleaning would be a little difficult, but one has always to make choices:)

Jaime Hayon uses this pattern not only in hiss Latest Project - A Satellite Champagne Bar , but also in his Showtime collection for Bd Ediciones de DiseÃ±o.

Used in bed design tufting creates feeling of cosiness:

Tufted High Arch Bed

And if you like the idea, it is not a difficult DIY task.

But what about a tufted bed for babies?

Hand tufted Italian leather Sandra baby crib is supposed to be the ultimate in luxury. Also available in Crypton Fabric that is stain, bacteria and odor resistant. The patent pending locking mechanism is encased entirely in the top crib rail for a visually uncluttered design. What is very substantial about it - converts to toddler and youth bed.