Discussion with Lucinda Chambers on "Conversations in Color", the aesthetics of everyday life, and the recently announced partnership between Zara Home and Collagerie.
Zara Home has teamed up with Lucinda Chambers, co-founder of Collagerie and former fashion director of British Vogue, for a second stunning homewares collection. Titled **"A Common Thread,"** this collaboration explores the theme of interconnectedness through textile-inspired design motifs like weaving and stitching[1][3].
The collection, available for purchase today, brings together art and everyday objects by blurring the lines between them. It emphasizes that ordinary homewares can transform into art depending on how they are positioned and perceived in a space[3].
"A Common Thread" is characterised by a **bold, energetic color palette** that juxtaposes Zara Home’s usual neutrals and earth tones with vibrant, painterly brushstrokes and colorful patchworks reminiscent of lazy Mediterranean summers[1][2]. It combines imperfect edges and a handmade, craft-centric aesthetic that embraces the unexpected and ordinary, elevating daily objects to works of art[2].
Key features include textiles, ceramics, furniture, lighting, and tableware designed to work together like a "beautiful jigsaw" while also standing strong as individual pieces, adding distinct personality and punctuation marks within a home environment[1]. The collection also incorporates art directly through collaborations with artists like Kavel Rafferty, whose dynamic use of vivid colors and modern shapes aligns with the collection’s expressive and confident character[2].
Lucinda Chambers encourages experimentation and playfulness in the use of color, hoping people will embrace the new collection's merging of Zara Home's neutral palette with something brighter and bolder. The collection includes a broad range of playful, richly textured items, appealing to both seasoned decorators and first-time buyers.
Some standout pieces include a mosaic lamp fitted with a dark linen shade, priced at £129.99, and a bright ceramic serving dish that serves as a way to wake up with color. The set of four napkins with a contrast stitch feels like the perfect way to step into a more colorful scheme, while the vases in the collection, particularly proudly displayed by Lucinda, add a touch of modern elegance.
Inspiration for the color use can strike anywhere, according to Lucinda. She advises keeping eyes wide open to find ways to talk through color. The collection, described as bigger and bolder than the first, is centred around the concept of connections and connectivity, and the blurring of lines between art and object.
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- The collaboration between Zara Home and Lucinda Chambers, titled "A Common Thread," explores interconnectedness through textile-inspired design motifs.
- This new collection, available for purchase, blurs the lines between art and everyday objects, emphasizing that ordinary homewares can transform into art.
- Characterized by a bold, energetic color palette, "A Common Thread" combines imperfect edges, handmade aesthetics, and artist collaborations to elevate daily objects to works of art.
- Key pieces in the collection include textiles, ceramics, furniture, lighting, and tableware, designed to work together or stand out as individual pieces, adding personality to a home environment.
- The "A Common Thread" collection incorporates art directly through collaborations with artists like Kavel Rafferty, whose dynamic use of vivid colors and modern shapes align with the collection’s expressive and confident character.
- To stay ahead of the curve with the latest home decor trends, subscribe to Zara Home newsletters for trend forecasts, smart style ideas, and curated shopping inspiration that centers around the blurring of lines between art and object.
