Bedroom - From Theory to Concept

Having looked at the theories of High Modernism and Truth to Materials, I have used these theories to develop the following concepts for the bedroom.  These I have shown below.

Truth to Materials

This scheme uses natural woods and has a calming feel.  Other natural materials include 100% wool carpet and natural linen curtains.  Although this concept is ver soft and neutral, I feel that only using natural materials could make the room look quite bland.

High Modernism

This concept looks at bringing external elements in.  The bed frame, mirror, bench, lamp and curtain pole all reflect the structure of a tree.  The shape and form of a rose is imitated in the chair and painted onto the chest of drawers.  Continuing with the theory, I have chosen external wall lights for either side of the bed.  This is an unusual concept, and very much reflects the outdoor life.

Truth to Materials and High Modernism

This theme incorporates the two theories to produce what I think is a more balanced concept.  Truth to materials is represented in the bed head and furniture, and external structures take the form of the lamp, cushions and throw which will be made from the researched Lesley Richmond leaf fabric.  With this concept, I experimented with the idea of a wallpaper behind the bed, looking at possibly incorporating trees of plants.  However having used this sort of wallpaper in the bathroom, I wanted to keep the two rooms unique.  The second option was to conform with the truth to materials theory.  In doing this, I came up with the idea of using old timber to create a 'scrap-wood wall', a natural yet striking feature.  Another thing this design demonstrates is an un-gendered space, something the client was looking for.  

Furniture and fittings choices

Bed Head- This is a very classic shape fitting in with the period of the house, but also complies with the truth to materials concept.  It also softens the scrap-wood wall designed to go behind.

Chest of Drawers & Wardrobe - These conform to the truth to materials theory, and also have a rustic look about them which will work well with the scrap-wood wall.  They are simple yet elegant, and do not perfectly match, imitating natures force.

Chair - This was chosen because it looks comfy and is made from natural linen and wood.  The fabric behind it will make up cushions, with images of natural forms being incorporated here.

Bedside table - This does not match the rest of the furniture, but as it is to sit in-front of the scrap-wood wall,  I wanted something that will stand out.  Thenatural imagery painted on reflects the high modernist theory.

 Natural Linen Curtains - The Wooden wall is to be the main feature, and so natural linen curtains with a blind behind will be used to avoid distracting from this.

Table lamp - This imitates a tree structure (high modernism) and will link with the wood to be used in the room.

Mirror - The leaf frame is another demonstration of the use of the high modernist theory.  The frame imitates a climbing plant, and the rustic colour fits in with the throw

 Throw - This is to be made from the leaf blanket fabric designed by Lesley Richmond, and will be a bespoke piece.  The colours and shapes exactly imitate external leaves, and so demonstrates the high modernism theory.

Carpet - The carpet is made from 100% natural wool, and so is an example of the truth to materials theory.

Wall light - To further the idea of making the external internal, I have chosen an outdoor light, which will be fitted to the scrap-wood wall.  This will also fit in with the rustic look of this feature wall.