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Cobalt blue: the new millennial pink for interiors?

By Lexi Kentmann

Matisse. Picasso. Yves Klein. They all had it in common.

To Matisse it signified volume and distance. For Picasso it denoted a period in his life. And for Yves Klein – he is known for “inventing” it – his deep blue hue. That rich state of ultramarine that’s synonymous with his work. He even trademarked “International Klein Blue” in 1957!

Add drama with this linear design – there’s plenty to play with; featuring indigo and cobalt – this is virtually an artwork for your floor

Bringing it closer to home – our own Brett Whiteley once said that “blue ultramarine blue hits my nervous system in such an exciting way – there’s no other colour – I mean you go to an art supply house and there’s 48 colours available and instinctively I go for this and just squirt it out…”

It’s the colour of a summer ocean, and an our expansive sky. The art world’s love of this inky, energetic cobalt blue is well-documented. And they’re not alone!

Sculptural and functional, the ethereal nature of the Totem candlesticks add height to a table or vignette with a subtler hit of colour

Psychologically blue is shown to lower the pulse rate, create a sense of calmness, stability – and it’s been known to boost productivity (it supports mental acuity, vitality and alertness).

So why do we love cobalt blue so much?

With its electric charge and ability to instantaneously uplift – the right hue of blue is bold as it is beautiful. People like blues more than any other colour – we’re naturally drawn to saturated colour.

Perfectly paired with terracotta, this cushion adds dimension, texture and colour – all in one pop!

A lightning bolt of blue can be just the hit of colour you need in your interiors. This colour chameleon (it’s wildly versatile) can quickly up the ante in your home and energise a space.

It pairs beautifully with natural warm tones – think timber and brick tones; it’s contemporary when worked back with white; and when paired with other vibrant colours – it has a lively effect.

If you’re looking to update your space, cobalt will do the trick.

Perfect with or without flowers, these pieces are just the hit of cobalt

The purest form of cobalt pigment was discovered in 1802 by Louis Jacques Thenard – in a French Sevres porcelain factory. Today we want you to get inspired and add an air of sophistication to your interior with some cobalt pieces. Now being touted as ‘hyper blue’ – it’s also being charged with replacing ‘millenial pink’.

The silhouette is already a firm-favourite, but in this new colourway the Carlo becomes a luxe addition and a confident way to add colour to your space.

Luxe, sophisticated – can do a whole room or just add a pop to lift your space. Cobalt is on the rise – so get in early and make your mark!

Click on any of the above images to shop the look.

–Lexi Kentmann is Director – PR and Brand Marketing, Williams-Sonoma Australia Pty Ltd

Block’s Matt & Kim launch a fresh take on concrete homewares

Let’s face it, we saw a LOT of concrete in homewares last year. So much in fact that it perhaps started to lose its initial appeal as something new and unique. And we also reported that not all concrete is created equal, with some products not standing the test of time.

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But Matt and Kim DiCosta’s new Nood Co has impressed us. Their team have spent the past 18 months designing, testing and refining real concrete. Their huge range encompasses everything from indoor/outdoor dining tables to sinks and vanity sets, and coffee and side tables to mirrors, stools homewares. And will you look at that colour palette? Divine. There are seven stunning colours: Ivory, Pastel Peach, Blush Pink, Mint, Copan Blue, Mid Tone Grey and Charcoal.

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While concrete is traditionally thought of as tough, masculine and industrial, Nood Co have added colour and curves. They’ve also worked hard to solve many of the past problems of concrete. The designs are feminine and contemporary, the concrete is thinner and stronger and they’ve set a new standard in water tolerance and abrasion resistance.

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Product designer Matt says: “When we sat down to structure Nood Co, we wrote an honest list of why concrete hadn’t effectively joined the world of furniture yet. It was bulky, heavy, untransportable, it wasn’t sealed effectively enough to match consumer expectations. A lot if it was fake (faux) to look like concrete but had no real quality of finish/integrity. No one had made it beautiful, affordable, functional, transportable. We changed all of that.”

Along with improved product standards, Nood Co has made the shopping experience much easier. They offer free delivery to all capital cities in Australia, on any product. “Our concrete pieces are lighter and much, much stronger than anything else on the market, so we are able to transport these pieces anywhere in the world. With that luxury, we decided to offer free delivery to create ease for our customers. The Nood team are avid designers and furniture shoppers themselves and understand how important a smooth shopping experience is.”

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Matt says that for concrete to be accepted as a legitimate furniture item, it has to be usable in all styles of interiors, in all rooms in a house and to suit all moods. “Curves are the uniting design feature of Nood Co’s collection. All square corners have been removed. Everything is thin, silky and sleek. The products are sealed to deal with kids, spills and house parties. They are real world products, with a showroom finish.”

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Shop online at www.noodco.com.au They’re offering 10% off everything for our readers until the end of February. Enter the code NOODADDICT at checkout.