New designs from Kristina Dam
Details of upcoming autumn-winter homeware collections are already beginning to trickle through and I’ll be sharing some of my favourites over the coming weeks. As always, my aim isn’t to make you want to rush out and buy lots of new things, or feel pressured into following trends (you can read my views on those here), but simply to provide a bit of inspiration. After all, you never know when you might stumble across an interesting idea for your home, or that perfect finishing touch you’ve been searching for.
The first new-season collection to catch my eye this time around comes from Copenhagen-based Kristina Dam, whose work I’ve admired for years. She’s known for her minimalist, sculptural style, often inspired by her background in graphic design and architecture, and many of her pieces feature strong lines and geometric shapes. There’s also a wonderful mix of materials, with smooth glass, marble and metal sitting alongside tactile earthenware, leather, textiles and wood.
Among her latest designs is a stunning lighting range, which encompasses matt-black lamps for the wall, floor and table. All offset bold, rectangular frames with LED bulbs that emit a soft ambient glow, and some feature contrasting cylindrical or sphere-shaped bases, too. They’re incredibly versatile, and I love the way they balance form and function so neatly.
New furniture additions include a white version of the existing perforated-steel ‘Grid’ cabinet, as well as the ‘Arch’ side table, which comes in a taller tobacco-brown option and a longer, lower beige one. They can be used on their own or paired together, and they create a simple yet very striking effect. The powder-coated steel ‘Bauhaus’ furniture collection has also been extended to encompass a table, dining chair and bench, all available in black or white and suitable for indoor and outdoor use. In some of the press photos they’re styled in a waterside meadow, and the contrast between their graphic forms and the gently waving grasses is beautiful.
Accessories-wise, there are two new sculptures – the arched, multi-section ‘Cupola’ and the sleek, sphere-shaped ‘Globe’, both of which come in a choice of colours and sizes. Curves also feature in the ‘Arch’ candleholders and double-layered mouth-blown ‘Opal’ bowls, while the ‘Sandstone’ desk organisers take their cue from the angles of ancient buildings.
My absolute favourites, though, are the ‘Architecture’ cushions and throws, which are available in a range of grey, beige and off-white colourways. They’re adorned with simple patterns inspired by architectural blueprints, and I love the way the crinkled cotton fabric of the throw contrasts with the straight lines. In fact I like them so much I’ve already started dropping a few hints to my husband ahead of my birthday next month…
You can see the full Kristina Dam autumn-winter 2020 collection here. Some items are already available, but if your favourite pieces aren’t among them you can sign up to be notified as soon as they go on sale.
All photography via Kristina Dam
