Stijlinstituut to present Heimtextil Trend Book: 'Being'

The historian - This personality sets great store by enduring values and, at the same time, discovers new ways of bringing the past into the present. Hence, he loves fine products distinguished by superior craftsmanship. He gains inspiration from the late 16th and the 17th century, epochs characterised by a wealth of historical art and exquisite craftsmanship. Expressive ornaments, luxuriant decorations and wonderful details radiate an aristocratic dynamism.

The historian is an aficionado of luxury with a sense for the quality and origins of objects. Thus, textiles with a layer look are part of this, as are net fabrics and artistic embroidery. A variety of different techniques and materials, from lace-making to laser cuts, reveal not only the broad spectrum of historical but also of future-oriented arts & crafts.

The home is brightened by shimmering gold, bronze and copper, as well as sophisticated reflections from material surfaces. The colours in rooms tend to be subdued and dominated by mysterious shadings.