An Introduction to Fat Interiors
Fat Interiors, the brand-new trend that is taking the interiors world by storm. From top-selling brands such as Normann Copenhagen and Borastapeter, we have discovered many fat and fantastic products that will welcome this new trend into your home.
The trend was established when a Japanese furniture company called Kamarq had an innovative idea. The idea was to rent cheap Ikea-like furniture by the month. If you wished to keep it at the end of the year, each installment would have paid for the whole product. The furniture pieces costed around $100 or around $8 per month.
However, when this collection launched, design enthusiasts started to recognize the collection looked extremely similar to the work of furniture designer, Ana Kras. To be more specific they recognized the similarity from a show that she put on in 2015 called Slon, meaning elephant in Czech. It’s not every day, us interior enthusiasts would combine the thought of a fat elephant with our much-loved homeware statements. Although in this instance, they are strongly relatable. Her collection was inspired by drum shells and an earthy color palette. The chubby, simple shapes of Ana Kras’ designs started off this whirl wind of a trend.
Similar to Memphis, the Italian architecture group, the Fat Interiors new and upcoming trend shows comparable features such as the bold colors and playful shapes.
Read on further to discover some of the interesting ‘Fat Interior’ products we offer here at beut.
Normann Copenhagen Acrobat Table Lamp – £265.00
Not so ‘chubby’ as the rest, Normann Copenahgen’s Acrobat Table Lamp would be a perfect desk/task light. Designed by Marc Venot, Acrobat is inspired by acrobats and the things that they can do.
Acrobat isn’t what you might expect on this post, however here at beut we believe it has just as much right. More modest, than the rest, the designer, Marc Venot, has taken the shape of a slimline desk light that everyone is familiar with and has slightly stretched and softened the edges to ‘fatten’ it up.
Apart from the ‘chubby’ aspect of the ‘fat interiors’ trend, we also believe that the trend isn’t just about the unusual shape, it is also about the difference it has from everything else. Futuristic, playful and friendly, Acrobat is held together by a magnet ad can adopt many magical positions just like an acrobat.
Borastapeter Korrallang Wallpaper – £59.00
Explore one of the biggest trends right now in the Interiors world, Scandinavian design. Borastapeter is Sweden’s oldest, best-known and best-selling wallpaper brand.
Stunningly designed by Hannah Werning, Borastapeter’s Korrallang Wallpaper allows you to set your mind free while diving into a fantasized, contrasting world of deep-sea corals and wild forest bunnies. The surrealality of this design would make it an excellent choice for your tranquil area such as your living space, or even the bathroom where you can let your imagination run away with you, whilst relaxing in the bath.
The playful pattern and obscure shapes of this wallpaper by Borastapeter truly defines the ‘Fat Interiors’ trend. Chose from four color ways to suit your interior. Why not explore the rest of our marvelous and mysterious wallpaper range from Borastapeter?
Woud Dot Pendant Medium – £169.00
The chunky and contrasting design of Woud’s Dot Pendant is available In three size options: small, medium and large and two colour options: white or black. The monochromatic scheme ensures sophistication alongside the slightly unique design that could be styled within a more eccentric décor.
Designed by Rikke Frost, the Dot Pendant has been intelligently designed with perforated metal and smooth opal glass so that light can show through either area and create different ambiences of lighting. The light diffuses from the bottom and projects to the top, creating a cozy aura in the room.
Some people might say that this pendant formalizes within the chubby trend due to the curved edges and inflated shape. On the other hand, people might say that the pendant doesn’t obtain the bright colours that this trend upholds. Therefore, we think it is a subtle choice for your interior space with the trend still in mind and visible.
The Dot Pendant would look stunning above a dining table or desk. We think that this light would look great in a residential or commercial space.
Head on over to our website to discover the rest of Woud’s collection.
Woud Pidestall Design – Small – £59.00
This very unusual design by Emile Stahl Carlsen is something to be desired and strongly captures our attention here at beut. Choose from three bold colour ways to match your colourful interior and let your flowers bloom in this fat but flourishing flower pot. Despite the fat shape and loopy legs, the simplicity of this design will suit almost any contemporary interior style.
Bold and beautiful is just what ‘fat interiors’ is all about. Use Woud’s Pidestall inside or outside.
Woud Stone Pendant – Small – £119.00
This is the perfect example of a ‘fat interior’ piece. Woud’s Stone Pendant-Small, lovingly designed by Phillip Bro is inspired by the softness of beach stones stacked on top of one another off a gently, eroded beach having spent their life underwater, sand and wind.
The pendant characterizes a bubble- like, squashed and stretched shape that is reminiscent of the ‘fat interior’ trend. Despite, the very unusual shape, Woud’s stone pendant is a minimalistic, Scandinavian design that would suit most interiors. Simple design and simple colours make it a great fit for either a commercial or residential space. Choose between two matte colour finishes.
We suggest hanging this pendant alone or pairing it with its larger sibling to create more depth within your space.
Normann Copenhagen Cap Table Lamp – £315.00
Designed by the tremendous designer, Kasch Kasch, the Chunky ‘Cap’ Table Lamp is a true masterpiece. Featuring a chunky cylinder base and a thick steel tub, Normann Copenhagen’s Cap Table Lamp stumbles right into the ‘Chubby’ trend.
Inspired by a cartoon character called Calimero, a charming chicken with an eggshell on its head, gives the table lamp more of a reason to be a bedside table lamp in a child’s bedroom. With bags of personality, and a choice of bold colours, this piece represents the fun and gimmicky side of this returning trend.
Head on over to our website and explore the rest of Normann Copenhagen’s new range.
Borastapeter Tallyho Wallpaper – £59.00
Looking back in time to the 70s and 80s where the style was first alive, this playfully bold wallpaper, designed by Stid Lindberg is inspired by apples. Who would of thought? Silly and random, the concept of this idea sums up this trend entirely. The child – like appearance suggests that this wallpaper would be a smart choice for a youthful and energetic home environment.
Like the look and can imagine this wallpaper working in your home, then head on over to our website to take a glimpse at the different color options we have available in this wallpaper.
Normann Copenhagen Hello Floor Lamp – £605.00
The contrasting shapes of the Hello Floor Lamp make this product we offer here at beut a controversy topic with are fellow ‘fat interiors’ enthusiasts. The slim neck and the ‘chubby’ head aren’t what we would normally associate with this trend. However, we think the shade on its own should at least deserve a space.
Lovingly designed by Jonas Wagell, this contemporary floor lamp is made of high-quality materials including: steel, beech and acrylic which acts as a diffuser giving an even distribution of soft light.
Thankful of it’s fresh and minimal aesthetic the lamp would fit into almost any interior style and we suggest situating the ‘Hello Floor Lamp’ in a dark corner of your living space or even home study. Chose between two crisp colours: grey or white.
Tom Dixon Bump – From £50.00
From one of the most Iconic British designers’,Tom Dixon’s Bump Collection consists of jugs, short glasses, tall glasses, teapots and tea cups. The rare but wonderful collection is the perfect example of a ‘fat interiors’ piece. Tubular, spherical and chubby, Tom Dixon’s Bump collection is inspired by laboratory equipment. Even the name sounds clumsy like the aesthetic of the ‘chubby’ trend.
Uniquely this set is crafted from double-walled blown glass which means your product will be completely different to anyone else’s. How unusual? This collection will be a conversation starter when you invite your friends over for tea and cake.
If you like the thought of using bright colours but don’t want to overdo it, you’re in luck because pops of colour are set to be a huge trend this season. Whether this be in the form of an accent wall, a signature furniture piece or small homeware pieces.
Feathr Key Wallpaper by Inka, Grey – £89