Blog: Velvet

Pantone's 2017 Colour of the Year

The 2017 Pantone Colour of the Year has been announced, and we couldn't be happier. This year Greenery will be a fresh addition to the palettes of the interiors of on-trend homes. It is a leafy yellow-green that is sure to freshen up the design world with a nature-inspired infusion of life. 

Surya's Frontier Rug brings in the new hue to any room. It's handwoven and 100% wool:

OFFI's Teenager Chair is a throwback to 70s styling. This indestructible molded chair is perfect for the whole family:

This vibrant and energetic French American Wallpaper works wonderfully in a powder room or on a feature wall:

For indoor and outdoor use, the notNeutral BBO2 Kids Table and Chairs can withstand even the most extreme seasonal weather: 

The Aimee Wilder Pop Floral Leaf Pouf adds some playfulness and extra seating to a modern room:

These Season Rim Bowls are made of porcelain and are safe for the dishwasher and microwave: 

On Trend for Summer

Keeping up with the latest trends can be incredibly time consuming. We've compiled our favourite picks to reflect this summer's fashions so you can just kick back and be stylish.

We love the restraint of furniture and accessories made out of metal, with simple legs and a cool, industrial feel. Versatile furniture pieces are popular at the moment, like benches that double as coffee tables and smaller scale lounges or daybeds that work in any sized space. Lighting follows organic influences and fits seamlessly into modern interiors. Patterns for wallpaper and textiles are rooted in nature and come in neutral colours.

The emphasis on calm, cool and natural is the perfect inspiration for your interior design. Create a look that is sure to soothe and help you beat the heat.

VITA Acorn Polished Copper Lamp 

ferm LIVING Turn Daybed, Cluster Tables & Outline Wall Oval

Aimee Wilder Swell Coconuts Wallpaper

ferm LIVING Plant Stands, Pots and Plant Holders

Gus* Modern Tobias Nesting Table & Atwood Lounge

ferm LIVING Punctual Shelving System

VITA Clava Dine Matt White Lamp

Gus* Modern Transit Bench

Aimee Wilder Leaf Damask Mist Wallpaper

Introducing : Lucie Kass

Carrying a new line of products is always fun, but these beauties from LUCIE KASS take our excitement to the next level! You only need to take a peek at the offerings to understand why. This Danish design company is behind the relaunch of some of the most popular Danish and Scandinavian objects from the 50's, 60's and 70's. The colours are vibrant and each one exudes an energy that will add that pop to your modern home. We especially love the way that this collection is a combination of creations by iconic designers of the past as well as inspiring ones shaping the future of style. 

2015 Modern Design Trends

January gets our minds racing about the year to come, and 2015 promises to be one of great interiors. The trend to emulate is that of scaling back and simplifying rooms. Editing your rooms will allow your beloved furniture and accessories to take centre stage. By freeing up some extra space you can revitalize your place. Take advantage of the latest and greatest the design world has to offer this year.                          

1 International Influences                         6 Black and/or White

2 Geometry and Angles                           7 Natural Details

3 Large Scale Prints                                8 Triangles, Checks and Dots

4 Lustrous Surfaces                                9 Bold Colours

5 Gold and Copper Metals                      10 Mixing Patterns

 

Let's see how you can incorporate these trends into your home :

Keep your bathrooms and kitchens fresh by sticking with black and white. From floor tiles to back splashes, white will reign this year, but expect to see black making a dramatic impact here as well. These timeless choices for more permanent design elements are wise. Designers and homeowners will strive to create a minimal look with lots of right angles and flat-front kitchen cabinetry. Black and white appliances are also going to be fashionable in 2015. 

In the bathroom the standalone tub provides a much needed sculptural element in the modern home. Put a bench in your shower stall for comfort and style. Continue anchoring your design using black and white. This contrasting duo achieves a tailored, classic effect. Always keep it crisp and clean in the bathroom. Gold will be the metal of choice for faucets this year.

International influences will invoke an exotic look in all of your rooms. Consider introducing touches from the Orient and the Middle East. Mixing items from around the world will create a cultured and curated interior. Embrace the modern gypsy style by mixing bold prints, layering patterns and using bright fabrics. 

To achieve a balanced look combine sleek, lacquered surfaces with natural wood or concrete. Bold colours are easily grounded with white and black. Incorporate lots of plants like epiphytes (air plants) and groupings of succulents in glass vessels with exposed soil to add that earthy element. Graphic large scale prints will give your home that gallery feel without visually cluttering the space. 

Our preferred quirky trend is the nod to all things intergalactic. Outer space will be providing inspiration for textiles and artwork. We think it's out of this world!

Modern Quirky Combinations

I'm nerdy and love the use of roll down biology charts that pop up now and then. The large, precise drawings of flora and fauna are expertly illustrated. Although vintage, they look natural in a modern setting. If you are fortunate and find two that compliment each other put them over the couch in a living room, or above your family eating area. Leave the rest of the room simple and clean. 

Last Chance to Save on Blomus

It's the final day of our Blomus Sizzlin' Summer Sale! You still have time to save 20% on a huge selection of modern accessories for your stylish home. Blomus blends beauty and function to create amazing products. Don't miss out. 

 

 

 

Round-Up : Patios

In this land that we call home, summer is fleeting. Make the most of the time you spend outside on your well-appointed patio. Who wouldn't want to soak up the rays on one of these? 

Blomus Sizzlin' Summer Sale

The time to save is now! All of our Blomus products are 20% off until July 9th.

Form and function meet in the design of each Blomus object sold at Modern Karibou. Your indoor and outdoor spaces will benefit from Blomus' refined design. Stainless steel is created into stunning accessories for a modern home. Take a look at each considered collection and find the finishing touches for your unique home. Saving never looked so good. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summertime, and the livin' is easy...

Here at Modern Karibou we live for spending time outside. Summer has arrived and we want to make the most of it. Don't you just love to get out and enjoy these long summer days? Soak up the sunshine and relax in your outdoor oasis.

Bright accessories are fun and festive during the day, while torches and lanterns cast lovely firelight at night. Our furniture stands up to the elements, so you can create a modern outdoor living room you'll never want to leave.  

 

Round-Up : Spa Bathrooms

A spa bathroom is the kind of place to spend long afternoons. Wood, white and windows seems to be the foolproof equation for a great space, but consider using black or greys as well. Here is our most serene round up yet.