Two of the current in vogue trends in home design are patchwork and oriental. Whilst you might assume they’re best left used on their own and, at least partially, reserved for vintage homes, believe it or not, they can be successfully combined together to be used in modern, contemporary homes too.
One of the products that has featured in UK home magazines this summer is this colourful bench, which is a good example of a piece of furniture that is blending together these two trends and that could easily fit in well in a modern home.
The bench features colourful fabrics inspired by antique kimono textiles, that are put together in a patchwork-like way. It not only looks great, but it’s also highly practical too, as the seat lifts up to provide much-needed storage. It’s finished off with bright lacquer red legs, which unscrew for easy manoeuvering.
Living Etc featured the Kyoto bench from Plumo in their July 2009 issue (£159), but we’re rather pleased to discover the Kimono Treasure Bench (same piece, different name) for only £125 at Berry Red (it pays to shop around!).
To complete the look, Berry Red also have a number of matching accessories, such as the Kimono velvet quilt, Kimono cotton velvet cushions and Kimono hanging lamps.
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Oooh, I’m so close to buying this, I just added it to my basket! That’s not good! Good work on finding it cheaper – I honestly felt like Plumo was to pricey so I’m thrilled you’ve found it elsewhere for cheaper (and I love Berry Red!) Great find.
It will be a treat for me this month if I do good things. Like at Christmas.
Love, love, love it. Great price too!
It was a chance find, but glad to hear you like it! If I had more room, I’d be highly tempted to buy it myself. I love the fact that it’s got hidden storage in it too.
I saw this piece in Living Etc and actually ordered it from Plumo, but then saw it a few days later for the bargain (I thought!) price of £99 – I got it from http://www.funkykidsfurniture.co.uk/ and I absolutely love it. It’s so versatile – could be used in a child’s bedroom or playroom, an adult bedroom, lounge or hallway, which is where I have mine atm.
I’m off to Berry Red now to check out the matching accessories you mention. Thank you.
Wow, Zoe, that was a fabulous find for £99, thanks for posting the link!
Interesting to see the different take on it as being a children’s bench – with the secret storage element, I guess it makes sense. What an amazing difference in price with all the retailers.
A chum urged me to check out this post, nice post, fanstatic read… keep up the cool work!
is this bench still available anywhere?? i am desperate to have it
I’m afraid I haven’t seen it anywhere in stock recently, but will keep an eye out for it.
I am selling two of mine (the Koyoto red benches). Please get in touch on here if interested!! Otherwise I’m looking to put it on eBay…soon…ish… !