A splash of colour in a classic setting

I'm going to go into the subject of this article by telling you about a story from 2001. You will immediately understand the connection. At that time I was working with a large furniture factory in Focșani which had an important customer in the USA. The client's representative, a very nice American, came to me shortly after the attack on the Twin Towers on September 11 and told me that he needed 12 very bright, very strong colours. The colours had names like "red lipstik", "red tomato" or "froggy green". Just to give you an idea of what kind of colors they were. I asked him if the company was really going to order furniture that colourful. He replied that they were planning a collection of brightly coloured small furniture. I asked him if he was convinced that the furniture, solid wood, classic in design but brightly coloured, would be successful. His answer was that Americans need a splash of colour in their homes to lift their spirits.

The furniture that helped boost American morale after 9/11

At first it seemed to me an idea, if not absurd, at least far-fetched. What possible connection could there be between low morale and a table the colour of bright red lipstick? The whole time we were preparing the samples I was sceptical and thought we might be working for nothing. He told me at one point that the samples had been approved and placed the first order. It was hundreds of litres of varnish per month of each colour. I couldn't believe it. We worked like this for more than 2 years, during which time an impressive number of these small furniture items were sold.

I have remained convinced ever since that regardless of the style in which the room is arrangedA splash of colour, such as a brightly coloured coffee table, will bring with it a touch of optimism, hope and even cheerfulness.

Example of pete of colour

Lately this practice of mixing styles is quite common. We have also presented one such mixbetween modern furniture and an old wooden piece, full of memories. This time I'll show you how colour can happily blend classic and modern styles.

A bright pink coffee table in a room with grey-toned sofas, walls and bookcase doesn't seem to fit very well. And yet...

What do you think would work best in a "nice", bright room with classic wood floors, blinds and a classic sofa? That's right, a pink desk.

And the round solid wood table with carved leg takes on a fun air surrounded by brightly coloured bentwood chairs.

Chairs also brighten up this rustic kitchen, with antiqued wooden beams, solid oak table and reclaimed wood cabinets.

A window tinted in a bright yellow will certainly not go unnoticed.

I don't know if that American customer of the Focșani factory found this simple recipe for happiness, for hope, or borrowed it from others. But I do know that I learned something from him then.