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Uncovered: Islet - Eyelet

Nominated for Best Art Vinyl 2020, Psychedelic pop trio, Islet’s most recent album Eyelet, is the product of sweeping life changes for each of the trio: Emma and Mark Daman Thomas having their second child, and fellow band member, Alex Williams, recently losing his mother. Emma Daman Thomas has always created the band’s sleeve art and talks us through her creative process for the striking cover of their 2020 release.

Emma explains, “When I started on the artwork for this record the first thing in my mind was that it had to be rooted to our location. Here, the hills of Radnorshire (Wales). We recorded the album in the back room of the house. At that time the band was all living under one roof: myself, my husband Mark, our friend and bandmate Alex. And our two children who are very much not in the band, but who are very much present. I had given birth to both our children in front of the open fire in midwinter in the front room of the house, and at the time of recording the youngest was only a year old”.

“The personal and geographical was very much intertwined for me, and I think there’s a sense of isolation and upheaval in the lyrics I was writing. The album was very much overshadowed by the birth of our children and the death of Alex’s mother in the previous months. I had a sense that the hills we were surrounded by, were a place of comfort and healing but also of isolation and the unknown. That’s where the idea of slicing open the hillside came from. I’d tried versions of this on a previous commission that never made it to print.”

“Up until the birth of my first child, I’d only ever lived in towns and cities. Mark is the one who comes from a sheep farming family, and I always find the picture-book perfect rolling hills round here faintly ridiculous. I’d go out with my camera, snapping the most triangular hills that reminded me the most of what a child would draw if asked to draw a hill. Newchurch, Glan-yr-afon, Disgwylfa all figure - I see them all every day”.

“I stretched them out on Photoshop to emphasize their Mr Men curves and layered them to make an exaggerated version of our home. Tried various colourways, nearly all warm, until I settled on the reds, pinks and orange of the final version”.

“The inside had to be gold. Whatever you find in these hills has to be hidden, precious and beautiful, a symbol for what the music we made huddled away in the hills, meant to the three of us. Luckily for me Fire Records were well up for the die-cut packaging and gold printed inner sleeve. The outer sleeve is printed on reverse board and the gold inner on coated so it has a slight sheen”.

“I’ve done all the Islet album sleeves so far and I feel satisfied with the job Eyelet does in reflecting the lyrics and music of the record contained in it. It all makes sense, if only to me! I feel enormously glad that I get to make music and the images that go with it.”

Eyelet by Islet, artwork by Emma Daman Thomas on FIRE Records. Nominated for Best Art Vinyl 2020.

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10 Simple Tips of Decoration Nordic Style For 2017

The Scandinavian style decoration is also known as the Scandinavian style and is characterized by a light and simple decoration with light wood accents and a combination of elements such as stone and metal and natural materials such as wool and leather. The choice of colors is based on the natural tones with a great protagonist. And the white color, enriched by force colors likes orange, green and blue.

Making a comprehensive summary we can define the Nordic style interiors as: luminosity, white color, light wood furniture, less is more, simplicity and warmth. Sometimes it can be mixed with vintage style or shabby chic trends, although if we want simplicity it is best to apply this style in pure fashion.

Houses Nordic style 2017

The Scandinavian interior design style has spread all over the world with great acceptance and is acclaimed in the best decorating magazines and Nordic decorating blogs. If in other seasons it was already a style of decoration that we had to keep in mind, in this is not far behind. The 2017 decor brings us the Nordic decor combined with other styles, turning homes into unique places.

With a focus on simplicity, minimalism and functionality, Nordic style decoration is the movement in interior design that emerged in the 1950s and is distinguished by its great merit in craftsmanship, bringing elegance and comfort to homes.

The best professionals and firms of the sector confirm the natural attraction that the elements of the Scandinavian style divulge.

We speak of houses Nordic decoration because in all rooms is simple to apply this nice decorative style, although in most cases are the Nordic-style living rooms that take the leading role.

Vintage Nordic style decoration

If you look closely at spaces inspired by the Nordic style, we will see how furniture, accessories or accessories with a clear vintage touch, even with the appearance of having been bought in a secondhand market, are usually mixed with great success.

Industrial Nordic style decoration

Old style industrial furniture, in which iron and rough, untreated wood are combined, are very common. The pieces of old trades are much appreciated. All this is combined with classic design elements.

Complements protagonists in the decoration Nordic style

As in any type and style of decoration the imagination and creativity are fundamental to personalize our interior decoration. But if we opt for a concrete decoration style we have almost essential techniques or complements.

As an example and star figure in any Nordic style dining room is the inclusion of the chairs ‘Eames Plastic Chair’.

If we want to bring freshness to a Nordic decoration is very useful the decontextualization of some pieces. We mean that it is very appropriate to destine furniture or objects to unusual uses. For example: the suitcases like decorative storage boxes or auxiliary tables ; Office lamps as night luminaires; Pallets like table or headboard…

Nordic Design Shops

We can not fail to mention Ikea. Well we all know that this firm has its roots in the Scandinavian countries and therefore, the Nordic style Ikea decoration gives us these designs in their essence. Also for your projection surely we can have some of your stores near our home with the guarantee that they offer us a catalog with cheap prices to be able to create a Nordic low cost decoration.

And as Nordic and Scandinavian design shops we have to mention Nordic think for being a benchmark in Barcelona.

In any case we have the practical option of browsing the different pages of online decoration stores to analyze, compare and even comfortably buy Nordic accessories, accessories and furniture online.

10 Tips and tricks for creating a nice Nordic interior design

We want to present you a quick guide with 10 tips and tricks to create interior design with Nordic decoration in our own houses. At the end of this article we will know exactly how to create a space with the intelligent functionality and the pleasant aesthetics of Nordic interior design. These are the essential factors to take into account.

1. Illumination in Nordic decoration

The lighting is key, source of life and primordial in the decoration of Nordic and Scandinavian style. The scarcity of natural light in these countries encourages them to value and need their spaces to be brightly lit.

The interiors have several types of luminaires to achieve adequate lighting to encourage a good mood. Usually, the ideal Nordic lamp is of modern industrial style. These lamps Scandinavian style can be of several types : lamps hanging ceiling or wall sconces, the lamps living support many possibilities.

The candle light is also a must, as they add a touch of fantasy and brightness to the decoration of environments of a space, it is also a great option for low cost decoration.

2. Furniture Nordic

The furniture Nordic style is characterized by clean and simple lines. Sofas, tables, chairs and follow the modern trends of mid-century, with rounded edges and natural tones. The Nordic décor also prides itself on its innovative and functional design.

A permanent trend in Nordic designs are the shelves and cabinets of multiple sizes, as they give great importance to the need to be knowledgeable about storage space, order and cleanliness.

As in any style you can make strong investments in decoration or decantarte to acquire cheap nordic furniture.

3. Maximize breadth and warmth

The floors and walls painted white, light wood or natural color contribute to expand the visual space and invite greater light input. But the 2017 decor trends include and accent the use of Nordic style wallpaper and Nordic style rugs.

The radiant heating especially in Nordic style bathrooms, is often installed in the Nordic rooms to provide a warm and pleasant temperature under the feet.

4. Fresh flowers protagonists in houses Nordic style

It is important to have living elements of color and beauty in Scandinavian Nordic style interior design. Fresh flowers are not a luxury, they are a must, so it is so common to find florists in their streets where they sell bouquets, plants and tulips of all colors.

The visibility of plants and flowers is fundamental in the interior decoration of any style.

5. The colors of the Scandinavian design

There is definitely a color palette associated with Nordic designs. Neutral colors along with white, gray, black and brown often intertwine creating a clean and relaxing look.

The interior designers with connotations Nordic have also introduced other colors such as pinks, blues and greens to create accents added to the decoration of rooms. In decoration Scandinavian Nordic style walls remain white to allow furniture, accessories, ornaments and accessories produce a great effect, it is the art of captivating.

6. Clean and tidy Nordic decoration

The disorder and the massification of objects is at odds with the Nordic style decoration. One of the most authentic features in Nordic interior design is the creation of well-used and very neat spaces. Storage is carried out in cupboards and shelves and everything has its place.

The Nordic decor follows the ” less gold rule is over” while maintaining a clean and visually relaxing look.

7. Nordic style curtains

Contributing to the idea of inviting to enjoy the light as much as possible, the Nordic rooms tend to expose their windows. The curtain models, if used, are preferred for light fabrics such as curtains and linen fabrics. At night, the glow of the illuminated windows in the buildings resembles a beautiful postcard.

8. Simple ornaments and decorative complements

The Nordic decorative accessories are usually simple and straightforward. Elegant ceramic vases and other accessories that add color, texture and subtlety to a home. Some of them merely decorative and others with interesting and practical functions.

The Nordic decoration shop will have a wide catalog of:

Nordic style lamps

Nordic rugs

Nordic style paintings

Nordic sheets

And of course all kinds of Nordic furniture to decorate each and every one of the rooms of Scandinavian style houses.

9. Upholstery and warm textiles

It is not surprising that most of the decoration formed by fabrics is presented with warm fabrics. We are talking about the cradle of Nordic style decoration is in very cold countries so sheep skins, wool or mohair and, of course, soft cotton are undisputed protagonists. These Nordic fabrics not only provide a feeling of warmth and comfort, but also add a relaxing layer to space.

In addition we can complement and give touches of color by placing pillows with geometric motifs such as Nordic style cushions.

10. Wood and metallic touches

In Nordic decoration, wood is used a lot, not only in its floor, but also in Nordic furniture such as dining tables, coffee tables, sideboards, bookstores and all kinds.

There is also a popular trend in Nordic interior design of interposing metal finishes, copper and brass, in ornaments and complements such as Nordic lamps, appliques, etc.

Following this guide can be basic to decorate spaces with Nordic design incorporating the simplicity, functionality and beauty that always brings the Scandinavian interior. But as usual in our blog decoration, we leave you pictures where we can appreciate all the details.

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