INSPIRATION & IDEAS
Trending: Handmade Homewares, Raw Timber Furniture and Natural Leathers
It didn’t happen overnight, but it did happen. Now more than ever, we seek comfort and reassurance in the spaces we live and spend more time in. We now look to products that tell a story and are consciously made – it’s the maker’s mark, the visible stroke of a hand that suggests human connection and the unpolished finishes which celebrate the raw truth of a material.
Throughout our product ranges, we have one-of-a-kind pieces that are intentional in their raw finishes, organic shapes and authenticity.
“By showcasing the uniqueness of materials, we are honouring and really celebrating the beauty of our natural world. Nature is our greatest inspiration. To work with materials in their rawest form and incorporate into pieces which showcase the natural beauty really adds depth and authenticity. “
- Kate Hopwood, Head of Design
Raw Timber Furniture
Nature's handywork is seen in the Hensley living and bedroom range – made from Australian Messmate Eucalyptus timber which beautifully displays natural characteristics like intricate gum veins and defines rings. In these timbers you can see the history of the hand-picked timber and know you have something special.
PICTURED FROM LEFT: Hensley Beside Table; Hensley Bed
Handmade Homewares
Handmade wares lead the way in our dinnerware ranges, including Canopy, Kash and Santanna. No two pieces are the same as each is made by world-renowned ceramicists. Edges of serving bowls and plates can be uneven yet sculptural to the eye while its earthy colours are given a matte finish for a lived-in look.
PICTURED FROM LEFT: Santanna Dinner Plater; Santanna Salad Bowl
Natural Leather Sofas
This natural approach extends into our Halo sofa ranges, too. Covered in Brazilian hides, these leathers are so luxurious they sit in the top 5% of leathers in the world, which is why they’re barely touched before making their way to our sofas. Most manufacturers will remove things like scars, disguise natural changes in tones or avoid fine lines intrinsic to all skins, but not us. The dyes are also natural and translucent to allow the true undertones to be proudly displayed resulting in a unique product. This quality and craftmanship allows for your leather sofa to wear in, not out and continue its next chapter in your home.
PICTURED: Lola Leather Sofa
At Freedom, we are intent on offering you more in the way of naturally made organic products which celebrate craftmanship at every level.
