Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects, and Soul - Couverture rigide

Hays, Jeanine; Mason, Bryan

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0770433022 ISBN 13 : 9780770433024

Editeur : Potter Style, 2013

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From the Introduction
Remix: From Afrocentric to AphroChic

Over the past thirty years, remix has become a household word in African American music. The idea of a remix is simple: rearrange old songs by adding modern elements that give them new life. We can't think of a better way to describe our approach to modern design.

When we started our blog, AphroChic, our goal was to create a space that celebrated diversity and to showcase modern homes that have a unique cultural identity. As African Americans, our culture and heritage have always informed our design process, whether as inspiration for a new interpretation of an ancient textile or in choosing a bright color to paint our bedroom. At AphroChic, we believe that the relationship between culture and design holds importance for everyone, and we encourage everyone to look at design through their own cultural lens in order to decorate a home that reflects who they are. But keeping a space modern in today’s global community means considering more than your own heritage. It also entails looking at the cultures that inspire you and finding meaningful ways to make them a part of your home’s "story."

Over the years we have written about rugs inspired by the beauty of Morocco, pillows made by Indian artisans, and fashion illustrations featuring African American women—all perfect ways to bring soul and style to the modern white boxes so many of us live in. As we expanded from blogging to textile design, we realized people began wondering what this "Aphro" concept was all about.

AphroChic is a “remix,” a subtle blending of modern and cultural influences that evokes rather than displays a cultural motif. AphroChic draws not only from traditional but also from recent African art and design. It reaches beyond familiar African influences to include the various cultures that have evolved within the African Diaspora—from the Caribbean and the Americas to Europe and Asia as well.

Our design philosophy embraces a global aesthetic. In an AphroChic room, African Kuba prints sit beside French toile while India-inspired mandala patterns adorn table runners and Cameroonian juju hats decorate walls. We love the beauty of the global mix and have even brought it to our own textile collection, where so many ideas of pattern and global design intersect.

After years of growing, reflecting, and learning, we are now able to offer this book, which expands upon those concepts that first inspired our blog and our textile line. We believe that ethnic culture and modern design are not mutually exclusive ideas. In fact, we know that they are even better together. This book gives you design principles for bringing your personality, heritage, and love of styles from around the world into your own home—today, and even decades from now. AphroChic does not treat culture as a trend. Instead, we built our design philosophy around a deep, sophisticated, and authentic engagement with cultures that have lasted long beyond trends.

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"As one who can be found travelling around the world in search of amazing textiles, I appreciate those who reference culture innovatively and cerebrally in design. Jeanine’s designs are authentic in that she maintains a distinct formula of fusing cultural references with urban style. Her book, Remix, shows you how to have fun with textiles and objects, which is the point of it all at the end of the day."--John Robshaw, author of John Robshaw Prints: Textiles, Block Printing, Global Inspiration, and Interiors

“Jeanine and Bryan are experts on giving ultra-modern rooms cultural flavor. (Their wallpaper has even found a place in one of my favorite rooms!) In Remix this lovely couple has gone the extra mile, giving us the stories behind the interesting objects and cool textiles that are in all of our favorite stores. This book is a must-have for knowing how to make your space an authentic reflection of you. Better yet, it’s a beautiful, irresistible object that you’ll want to display on your coffee table.”
--Emily Henderson, TV host and Designer of HGTV’s Secrets from a Stylist and blogger, StyleByEmilyHenderson.com

"Aficionados of color, pattern and style--and who isn't?--will LOVE Remix! Here are TONS of inspiring ideas to add personality and pizazz to your home."
--Elaine Griffin, author of Design Rules: The Insider's Guide to Becoming Your Own Decorator

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Potter Style
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0770433022
• ISBN 13: 9780770433024
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256