# Minimal Decorative Blankets Kristine Five Melvaer's Naturpledd Blankets are Full of Natural Beauty By Meghan Young | Published 2015-05-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-blankets References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2015/05/naturpledd-blankets-by-kristine-five-melvaer/) & [kristinefivemelvaer](http://kristinefivemelvaer.com/) Decorative blankets are one of the best ways to finish off a room. Kristine Five Melvaer has created a line that will appeal to all the minimalists out there. The Norwegian designer, with the help of Roros Tweed, has created a line of four decorative blankets that may boast stunning patterns, but are devoid of artificial dyes and additives to allow the [natural beauty of the sheep's wool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrain-collection) to stand out. Pre-launching during the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City, the decorative blankets will debut in Europe during the Gifts and Interior Trade Fair. People will appreciate the [strong Scandinavian style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visdal-transformed-le-fumoir) in the collection, which is a reflection of the designer's direction. She is known for bridging the gap between graphic and product designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Natural Decorative Blankets:** Opportunities to innovate by using natural and sustainable materials in decorative blanket designs. - **Scandinavian Minimalism:** Innovative approaches to creating minimalist designs with strong Scandinavian influences. - **Graphic-product Design Fusion:** Disruptive innovations that integrate graphic design elements in product designs for unique and extraordinary products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Innovative designs that use natural and sustainable materials for home decor products such as blankets. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Potential opportunities for textile manufacturers to incorporate sustainable materials and minimalist designs for unique products. - **Graphic Design:** Opportunities for graphic designers to collaborate with product designers and bring unique styles to the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Pattern Luxe Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woolen-blanket.md) - [Artist-Designed Wool Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eike-konig.md) - [Designer-Forward Blanket Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blanket-collections.md) - [High-Fashion Throw Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erdem-1.md) - [Dynamic Distinct Blanket Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caregiver-blankets.md) - [Heritage Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wren.md) - [Comfy Lambswool Throw Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambswool-throw-blankets.md) - [Handwoven Colorful Tapestries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versus-edition-one.md) - [Elevated Striped Throw Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seidel.md)