Stylish Storage

Indigo Living’s new range of statement cabinets combines clever functionality with creative decor.

Ever since the Renaissance, cabinets have been among the most luxurious pieces of furniture to grace a home. As art objects, they are cleverly designed to showcase the craftsmanship of their makers, even as they conceal what’s held within. Over the centuries, skilled artisans decorated them with carving, hand-painting, inlays, wooden veneers, floral marquetry, lacquerwork, and bas-relief. They were often placed on stands, becoming the focal point of a room, and held collections—china, seashells, or curiosities—that were hidden from the eye of the viewer by an intricate series of small drawers and cupboards.

Inspired by this sumptuous tradition, Indigo Living’s three new cabinets are created to be feature pieces in their own right. It takes one week for ten artisans to complete each piece, employing a variety of design processes. .

The first cabinet of the trio, ‘Kumo’, was inspired by the Eastern sky—its name is the Japanese word for cloud, and its hand-painted clouds represent good luck. (The Chinese word for cloud is pronounced the same as the word for luck. In traditional Chinese design, clouds repeated in a pattern symbolise eternal good fortune.) The recessed handles simplify its look; within are adjustable shelves, and it also stands on birch wood legs.

The second feature cabinet, ‘Golden Sparrow’, is hand-painted with birds and floral motifs. The goldleaf background adds an antique feel and a touch of glamour, and its legs are made of birch, a pale, finegrained wood with an attractive satin-like sheen. A discreet push-catch opening mechanism reveals a drawer hidden within.

‘Orson’ is decorated in wood veneer for a more subtle choice, and complements a variety of interior aesthetics. Asymmetry reigns supreme—the cabinet’s unbalanced handle arrangement, unique wood grain pattern and rose-gold stainless steel base give it a distinctive, contemporary look with adjustable shelves.

Cabinets are versatile pieces, blending seamlessly into bedrooms, living spaces, dining rooms, and more. They can be dramatic features that draw the eye, or they can recede into the walls—providing an artistic solution to storage shortages and helping to keep your home creatively clutter-free.