On Trend: Origami Moves Beyond Paper

Origami and paper crafts are making a large resurgence — rather than just at craft tables. Bringing a little geometry adds a modern edge to your decoration. Whether you go large with planar architecture or small with a pleated lampshade, origami styling is an instantaneous way to refresh your space.

Niki Papadopoulos

These pleated Real Good Chairs would comparison perfectlly using a raw timber table, and they are easy to wash as well. The bigger the comparison between the materials of your table and chair, the better your look is on the modern space.

Dottir & Sonur

Origami Wallpaper

Although this vibrant wallpaper is a kids’ area shoo-in, try it like a quirky accent wall to get an eat-in kitchen. Add a glowing yellow pendant lamp for extra zip.

Holly Marder

Were you aware paper cranes are thought to bring joy and prosperity? Produce a chandelier with 1,000 paper cranes for the very best of luck, or a few less to get an equally magnificent conversation piece. Just make certain to use a light source which does not get hot, such as an LED fixture.

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Kada Stool – $899

This stool is also a table. It folds flat also, which makes it a great flat locate. You can not get much more origami than that!

Finding unique approaches to add staircases, bookshelves and other functional elements in a small area is challenging. Use pleated paper because your layout inspiration. Visually, this style carries very little weight, leaving your small space atmosphere more spacious.

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Rossetto R348201000017 Sapphire Dining Table in White with Glass Top – $2,331.18

The floating glass top with this table allows the pleated modern foundation steal the show. If you’re looking for a sculptural focus, this foundation is ideal.

Arcadian Lighting & Home

Origami Side Table – $1,072.50

Carving solid wood to look like finely pleated paper? No issue. The aspects mimic both paper and gemstones, but at a much warmer and humbler form.

Origami Modern Leather Sofa-Bed By Cattelan Italia – $4,701.41

Don’t worry, this sofa bed won’t fold up along with you — unlike the old one in your parents’ home. Rather, its clean lines are spruced up with “fold marks” such as these on a fantastic part of blossom, adding a small extra wit.

Sander Mulder

Pythagoras Chair

These chairs are best for smaller dining areas, since they only require three legs to stand. Fewer chair legs equals more space for your diners’ legs.

Etsy

Signature White Paper Origami Lampshade, Size XL by Studio Snowpuppe

This pendant lamp is handfolded from only 3 sheets of paper look at the gorgeous results! The light shining throughout the plethora of recessed triangles is the best centerpiece for a dining area.

Pobshop

Origami ScandiStem Applique Recycled Felt Cushion – GBP 35

The pleating and shaping of this pillow give it a sculptural look that would really stand out one of your favorite pile of flat pillows.

Modern-twist

Hide Box 2 – $25

Perhaps an origami staircase isn’t in your budget just yet, but you can start with these storage boxes that are sweet. Fill them with origami paper and operate in your own cranes to your new chandelier.

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