Design: Lost in Cube Land

Make note, dear readers, we are going to be seeing more cubes in interiors this year. The cube fascination has already begun popping up in tile work, art work, wallpapers, and sculptures. The repeated pattern of 3D cubes in 2D work has a mesmerizing effect, and it has been created in just about every colour combination.

main.original.640x0cvia My Domaine

PRIVAT APARTMENTvia Flodeau

I painted a piece of cube art about a decade ago (in shades of green if you can believe it), and it still has a safe spot in my office. These days, however, I like the more muted and tone-on-tone versions using shades of grey, white, black, and gold. The pattern can be full of contrast or a gentle progression between shapes.

While flooring may be a complete investment of the cube trend (I don’t think it’s actually a trend. I think it’s a very classic design, but patterned floors, in general, are very on trend for 2016), an easier way to go would be via cushions and tea towels.

T12095_01gray cube pillow cover, Wisteria

hmprodcube pillow cover (on sale), H&M

via Heirloom and Knotvia Heirloom & Knot

Hollie-Coopervia Hollie Cooper

MIN-02K-MFC-003_A_PDcubist fabric, via Minted

36264000_004_brug via Anthropologie

dezeen_Paris-New-York-restaurant-by-CUT-Architectures_15bParis-New York restaurant via Dezeen

cube-tiles-Caro-Somersetvia Caro Somerset

Livettes-cube-wallpaper-Etsycube removable wallpaper, via Livettes

 What do you think? Can your eyes handle this pattern?