Lise Lefebvre, an up-and-comer in the design scene, puts a modern spin on contemporary furnishings. Her latest projects include 'Blanket Statement' and 'Bärenjäger.' These attention-grabbing floor pieces put a twist on the contemporary bear skin rug.
Lefebvre uses 100% eco-friendly recycled wool blankets to fabricate these striking pieces. The carpets are shaped like olden-day bear skin rugs. She then models ceramic bear heads from scratch and hand paints each ferocious tooth.
Lefebvre is a textile artist, product designer and teacher at Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam. Her pieces really put a modern day spin on outdated items.
Bärenjäger (when translated means the bear hunter) and Blanket Statement are great pieces that are sure to cause a stir in any room.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Eco-friendly Decor
- The trend towards using environmentally-friendly materials in home decor presents opportunities for the development of sustainably-sourced and recyclable products.
- Redefining Classics
- The trend of modernizing traditional decor items, like Lefebvre's bear skin rugs, creates opportunities for designers who can take old ideas and give them new life.
- Art-inspired Home Furnishings
- The trend of incorporating artistic elements and cultural references in home furnishings and decor creates opportunities for designers who can bring creativity and cultural significance to their products.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Sustainable Textiles
- As consumers demand more eco-friendly options, the textile industry has the opportunity to develop sustainable and green materials for home decor products.
- Handmade Ceramics
- The trend of handcrafted home decor provides opportunities for ceramic artists to create unique and personalized home furnishings.
- Art and Design Education
- As design continues to evolve, education institutions and programs have the opportunity to train the next generation of artists and designers who can create innovative and socially responsible products.
