Property News · February 1, 2016

Him indoors: Tibor Reich, the designer who brightened Britain up forever


Siamese pink, aqua blue, burnt orange? It took the wild artistic optimism of a Hungarian refugee to liven up the post-war sea-of-brown in British homesWe take colour for granted in our homes. From brightly patterned wallpaper and ostentatious piles of scatter cushions to our new-found fondness for minimalist greys and pastels, our interiors have become a reflection of ourselves. Yet, it was not always this way – a new exhibition at The Whitworth in Manchester celebrates the designer who shook up the austere living rooms of postwar British homes. Related: Supersofas and old knockers: the six most common domestic design disasters Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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