Canopy Bed by Kris Van den Berghe Has Contemporary Written All Over It
Amelia Roblin — October 6, 2011 — Art & Design
Open plan living spaces have a definite appeal, though this Canopy Bed by Kris Van den Berghe affords a chic way to take back a bit of privacy in the bedroom. Emulating a traditional type of boudoir furniture, this graceful adaptation curves slightly off-course.
Reducing the rigidity of straight perpendicular supports, the designer constructed this soft fabric enclosure with a flexible metal frame. The cloth can even be removed to expose the sleeping space if desired, and easily washed in the laundry with little hassle.
The combination of the subtle yet crisp form and coloring makes the object distinctively contemporary. But aesthetics are not the only era marker of this Canopy Bed by Kris Van den Berghe, because it can be outfitted quite futuristically with a projected TV.
Reducing the rigidity of straight perpendicular supports, the designer constructed this soft fabric enclosure with a flexible metal frame. The cloth can even be removed to expose the sleeping space if desired, and easily washed in the laundry with little hassle.
The combination of the subtle yet crisp form and coloring makes the object distinctively contemporary. But aesthetics are not the only era marker of this Canopy Bed by Kris Van den Berghe, because it can be outfitted quite futuristically with a projected TV.
Trend Themes
1. Soft Fabric Enclosures - Opportunities for using flexible materials to create enclosed spaces with a range of applications, from furniture to architecture.
2. Customizable Privacy Solutions - Innovations in designing furniture and interior spaces that offer privacy while maintaining a visually open feeling, to accommodate the trend of open-plan living.
3. Integrated Technology Furniture - Furniture and home accessory designs that integrate technology, such as projected TVs or other devices, to create more functional and immersive living spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Use of flexible materials and customizable designs present opportunities for furniture manufacturers to offer privacy solutions in a variety of settings, from residential to commercial.
2. Architectural Design - Soft fabric enclosures and other modular privacy solutions offer opportunities for architects to create more dynamic and flexible spaces that can adapt to changing needs.
3. Home Technology - Integration of technology into furniture and interior design presents opportunities for home technology companies to create new products that enhance the functionality and overall experience of living spaces.
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