THE
ARTISAN ACCESSORY
The
first step I take when a client asks me to decorate their home, is to
understand their personality, their style and their lifestyle needs. After the
furnishings, getting the home accessories right means adding touches that
inspire, but that also enhance how you use the space. My advice is to choose
home accessories that you have a connection with, that have a point of interest
or have a practical, clever design element to them.
For creating
interest, I love home accessories with an artisan quality to them. A collection
of artwork hung together on a wall always creates impact. Or choose beautifully crafted pieces that
have a timeless, elegant appeal.
A
visit to Earl Court’s Pulse
Exhibition from 11th – 13th May is highly recommended for
the latest in design inspiration. Over 500 brands across home, gift, fashion
and accessories will exhibit their latest design trends and products. I will
definitely pay a visit to the Iron
and Clay and Nkuku
stands for ethically produced home accessories in beautiful materials, constructed
with craftsmanship.
Iron
and Clay use organic materials such as beaten copper and forged iron. Their gorgeous
hand-crafted clay pottery, like their pitches and vases shown, are full of
presence and ideal on a window sill or console table. Their hand-beaten copper
bowls would make a wonderful dining table centrepiece with a tea light
inserted, as the copper would cast a warm coppery glow. For an interesting way
to display your treasured family photos, try Nkuku’s Kiko
Frames.
I love that these are perfect for customising your interior by inserting your
favourite family photos, children’s artwork or postcards from your favourite
family holiday. Nkuku have managed to curate an eclectic mix of home-ware from
artisans across the globe, with a fair-trade philosophy. I’m looking forward to
uncovering these and many more treasures at Pulse to decorate your home.
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| Iron & Clay's Hand-Crafted Pottery |
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| Nkuku's Large Kiko Frame |
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| Iron & Clay's Beaten Copper Bowls |
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