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M
ateriality
played
a huge role in the
What do you like about the tiles used?
concept of the space,
We love the tiles! We
and getting the basics
chose Frammenta for our
right was essential.
Kett outdoor area, as they
Showroom displays are changed over
have a very natural look
often – so we needed to select finishes
and feel, in keeping with the
that were timeless and sympathetic to
Kett aesthetic. The textured
all our ranges of furniture.
stone like finish adds a sense
The
way
our
design
team
of warmth and history to space,
chose to delineate the collections
elevating the sense of intimacy. We
was through the flooring. Concrete
also love the large format of the tile, as
and
it adds a sense of drama and scale to
tiles
for
outdoor
furniture,
floorboards for indoors. The tiles we chose from National Tiles were for the Kett outdoor furniture space, which heroes
our
furniture
collections
designed in Melbourne.
the showroom. What are Cosh Living's top trends/ styles predictions for 2021/22? Since the pandemic began, we have seen a large shift in what our clients are
Were there any challenges involved with the design/space?
searching for in terms of materiality. Our clients are after cosy, comforting
When designing the Richmond
and tactile materials. As we have been
showroom, we were in the midst of
spending more time in our homes, we
Melbourne’s stage 4 lockdowns, due to
are further understanding the ability of
the Covid-19 pandemic! So much of the
our furnishings to nurture us. We have
design work and discussion with Kett,
seen a keen interest in soft wool boucle
director Shane and myself had to be
fabrics, warm vibrant colours and
done over video meetings and phone
natural timber elements. We think that
calls. That was a bit of a spanner in the
as long as the pandemic is still looming
works, but one that everyone had to
in our minds, this will continue to
get used to last year.
be a trend.
What inspires Cosh Living's design choices and aesthetic in general? The
that
We predict interest for Australian Designed
and
Made
goods
will
underpins
become more of a focus. The future
everything we do at Cosh Living is the
will bring an emphasis on supporting
concept of ‘discreet luxury’ - it is about
local brands and makers, and we
a feeling of luxury but with a considered
think that the Australian market will
and restrained Australian approach.
be hugely receptive to this return to
The
in
the local. This past year has shown
particular draw inspiration from the
us the incredible strength of the
beautiful Victorian coastline. Each
Australian
of the collections are defined by
how we need to continue to support
colours, shapes and forms that are a
all the wonderful brands that make it
representation of the landscape. Think
unique.
Kett
ethos
furniture
collections
muted natural colours, rounded forms and simple silhouettes.
CL AIRE CORNISH
design
industry,
and
The details: Location:
Cosh
Living
Richmond
Showroom, Level 6, 600 Church Street Richmond VIC 3121.
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