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Blush and steel is the decorating partnership you need
We reveal the pieces you need to achieve this ultra-contemporary look taken from the world of retail
Industrial pretty, blush brutalism, pastel punk… we may still be workshopping what to call it, but we are obsessed with the duality of softness and edge this decorative combination creates. It’s a combination inspired by Acne Studio’s shop in Tokyo’s upmarket Ginza district, where pink-anodised metal display cases, developed exclusively by the brand’s creative director Jonny Johansson and architect Christian Halleröd, paired with creamy plaster and shiny chrome, to create a look that is at once cosy and incredibly cutting-edge.
‘Lager’ dining table, Ferm Living
This industrial style table is named after the Danish word for warehouse, but thanks to its lightness of form it is a modern take on the utilitarian look that would work in many homes. With aluminium legs and a glass top, it’s a sharp central piece for those looking to adopt this palette. £1,439, fermliving.co.uk
Mohair blanket, Tekla
Inspired by the colour palette of Le Corbusier, who gives his name to this wider collection of blankets, this is a super-soft accessory that’s also a limited-edition. Invest in one in this ‘Rose’ hue and you’re sure to be tickled pink. £705, teklafabrics.com
‘Poly’ chair, Gallery Fumi
Max Lam, the inventive mind behind this chair crafted from rubber polymer, is one of the most exciting young designers working in the UK today. His chair is a functional work of art as well as a perfect fit for our forward-thinking decorating scheme. From £7,000, galleryfumi.com
‘Bow’ cushion, Kristina Dam
Think bows and you will likely picture something a little more frou-frou than this wonderfully minimalist cushion by the Danish designer. Its cream hue is a soothing addition to the metallics in this palette, while the strict black lines counter the softer tendencies of the blush pinks. Approx £55, kristinadam.dk
‘Déjà Vu Jamais’ fabric, Dedar
The maze-like pattern that has been engraved into this soft jacquard velvet lends it an intensely tactile quality. Paired with the harder lines of the metallic furniture in this palette, it provides some essential strokeability. £261 per m, dedar.com
‘Fem’ bowl, Norman Copenhagen
Comprised of five interlocking pieces of mirror-polished steel - hence the name ‘Fem’ which means five in Danish – this decorative piece has an almost art deco quality to its angularity. £70, hollowaysofludlow.com
‘Lilith’ lounge chair, Studiotwentyseven
Some curves are essential to counter the strict lines of some of the furniture in this edit and there are few pieces more sinuous than this armchair by Theodore Perdios where the backrest flows down to become the base. Poetry in motion. From £8,875, studiotwentyseven.com
‘Hangman’ rail, Cappellini
One for the true minimalists in the room, this piece by industrial designer Marc Newson is the ultimate in pared-back storage. Just a single rail crafted from an artfully bent rod of stainless steel. £1,626, aram.co.uk
‘Luxury Plains’ boucle, Zoffany
The boucle trend shows no signs of slowing down, but for a modern version turn away from the traditional cream towards colours with warmth. This ‘Tuscan Pink’ hue is an extremely useable alternative to some of the cooler blush pinks throughout this palette. £150 per m, zoffany.sandersondesigngroup.com
‘Dune’ bookcase, Baxter
Steel is given a ribbon-like quality in this statement shelving unit by in-demand designers Draga & Aurel. It’s as much a work of sculpture as it is furniture. £16,200, monologuelondon.com
Dressing table mirror, HK Living
There’s a retro charm to this mirror, with its MDF form and cream gloss finish. Set against the very modern backdrop of this decorating scheme it offers a playful counterpoint. £399, hkliving.com
‘Pipeline’ coffee table, Raawii
Metallic structure. Soft pink hue. This table by Nicholai Wiig-Hansen ticks all of our boxes. Plus, like many of the pieces in this edit it has a shape informed by the idea of the simple metallic pipe – we love it when there’s more than one synergy between designs. Approx £625, raawii.eu
‘P376’ pendant light, &Tradition
Designed by Preben Juhl Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm, this pendant is comprised of five shades that each diffuse and direct the light. Originally conceived in 1963, it is a reissue that feels incredibly current. £580, andtradition.com
‘Stix’ tiles, Mandarin Stone
The glossy finish of these finger-style tiles pairs well with the reflective nature of the metallics in this palette. Designed in easy-to-install panels, they are a simple alternative to the classic kitkat tile. From £82 per sq m, mandarinstone.com
‘Silo’ chair, Found
Aluminium is a material much favoured by designers at the moment due to it being easy to recycle and reuse. This chair is made entirely from that metal – either keep the finish raw, or it can be powder-coated with a coloured finish. Approx £693, shop-found.com
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