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ALL ABOUT PLAYFULISM

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presenting playfulism • Design inspired and infused with the imagination of surrealists like Dalí, Magritte and de Chirico is giving interiors a wonderful dreaminess

news & views • THE DESIGNS, PEOPLE AND LOOKS EMBRACING THE NEW PLAYFULISM AESTHETIC – IT’S HAPPINESS FOR THE HOME

playfulism at work • With rosy palettes, material mixes and a good dose of pattern, these fanciful schemes capture the very essence of this look

feel the heat • No Playfulist scheme is complete without bold patterned rugs in a palette packed with warmth – even better if they’re layered up together

how to play along • Three designers whose work embodies Playfulism in all its forms explain how to get the look – from curating a nostalgic colour palette to experimenting with materials

shape shifting • INTERIOR DESIGNER MICHAEL HILAL ON THE CURVES AND LOW-SLUNG SHAPES THAT MAKE UP THIS TREND IN FURNITURE

colour chemistry • THE NOSTALGIC LOOK OF OLD FILMS INSPIRES LAUREN GEREMIA’S APPROACH TO COLOUR; TENSION IS KEY TO A PLAYFUL PALETTE

material balance • YASMINE GHONIEM, DIRECTOR OF DESIGN STUDIO YSG, DRAWS ON A DIVERSE RANGE OF TEXTURES FOR HER DISTINCTIVE SCHEMES

fit the pattern • Cushions are the easy way to deliver the mix-and-match aesthetic – combine stripes, geometrics and a splash of animal print for an instant hit of fun

striped marquetry • Bringing distinctive style and flair, this artisan craft is so much more than just a surface-level trend

the joy of textiles • Perennial favourite A Rum Fellow taps straight into the mood of Playfulism with its new fabric collection

sculptural wall art • There’s a sense of relief to the way these artists are adding a playful 3D element to their work

floor show • Rug maker Tai Ping’s design director on an exquisite new collection – and why rugs are such a powerful force in a room

making waves • Rachel Donath’s Wave chair has the fun factor – here’s what we would pair it with to maximise that vibe

something unexpected • The ‘unexpected red theory’ has been creating a stir online, but is it really a way to instantly elevate your home?

ahead of the curve • Lia McNairy and Azar Fattahi of design studio LALA Reimagined use Playfulism to soften even the sharpest of edges, as they tell our editor Pip Rich

houses • SEE PLAYFULISM IN ACTION IN THIS MONTH’S HOMES – FROM A RETRO MAXIMALIST MASTERPIECE TO A MORE UNDERSTATED APPROACH

BACK TO THE 80s • Exciting and unexpected elements combine in this retro-inspired yet forward-thinking Aussie beach house

PACKING A PUNCH • This Netherlands new build showcases the modish way to use print, shape and colour for a cool, personality-filled abode

THE BAREFOOT HOME • Arranged around lush courtyards, this bright house has an easy flow between indoors and out

A MATERIAL WORLD • Glass bricks, crazy paving, luxe marble, mosaic tiling–the beauty of this Sydney home is all down to its components

ETERNAL SUNSHINE • This one-time ordinary LA home now joyfully challenges convention with daring design – and spontaneous parties

THINK PINK… • …and mustard, and aubergine, and teal – this vibrant Dutch apartment is the ideal backdrop for its creative owner’s...