Jonathan Adler is one of my style/colour/pattern heroes and I’m a huge fan of his bold, colourful “happy chic maximalist minimalism”.
No surprise, then, that I’ve been bubbling over with happiness and excitement since I recently came across his textile designs for Kravet, and the one pictured above – Distorted – in particular. (If you like the design but not these colours, it also comes in brown and blue colourways, for a more subtle effect).
I saw it in all its glory, at Kravet’s London showroom, as a full length panel, just as you see it above, as curtains. The combination of bright colour and Bargello-style waves and peaks against lots of white, on a lovely mid-weight linen, pushed all my buttons.
I keep thinking about it and grinning like a total idiot, and I’ve been mentally going round and round the house wondering where on earth I can put some of this gorgeous fabric.
The Utopia range contains some classic Jonathan Adler motifs. So that’s lots of bold geometics, zig-zags and flame-stitch patterns plus some new designs inspired by his pottery, both in literal and abstract form. Above left is Super Nova, based on one of his ceramic pieces, and right is Pots, depicting overlapping bowls, vases and vessels.
The full collection includes printed fabrics, weaves and cut velvets and, as one would expect, has a good balance of subtle neutrals and bold and bright statement designs. There’s also a selection of trimmings:
As you can see above, my latest lust-have pattern makes a fabulous cushion, so all is not lost. I may not have found a place for new curtains, but there’s always room for an extra cushion or three.
I’ll leave you with the man himself, talking in the following video about his latest creative venture as a textile designer. I also highly recommend a visit to the Jonathan Adler website to read his decorating and styling musings and 10 Commandments for a Happy Chic home.
He’s funny, clever and irreverent, and his philosophies and attitude make me smile just as much as his designs do. And that’s really saying something!
Images: Kravet, Jonathan Adler
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