Exciting array of bed linen

Press, 7 September 1989, Page 20

Exciting array of bed linen

Eight new Sheridan bed linen designs released last month will be on display at Furnishing ’B9. They reflect new fashion colours, the deep rich dyes which have begun to dominate interior decor schemes.

Russet, navy, forest green, sapphire blue and green marine are popular hues, with the freshness of colours such as buttermilk yellow coming through. Fashion colours are decided up to four or five years in advance in Europe, says Mr Simon Ellis, Sheridan’s sales manager.

Of the eight new designs, one has been selected to lead fashion in 18 months’ time. The trendsetter is Carmen, which features bright, topical colours. The pattern gives the impression of a patchwork quilt. It has bold, geometric parallel lines down the duvet with parallel panels and is reversible.

Five of the new designs are also reversible. Pygmalion has a ruffle, which adds to its cottage effect.

Daisies on a blue-green background is the pattern for one side while the reverse show reds and yellows on a white background. The design is intended to capture the conservation movement as a reaction against the greenhouse effect and the feeling of looking after the environment, Mr Ellis says. Chaucer is like a Jacobean print, with its friezes along the bottom finished off with a ruffle. It is an updated Chippendale look and less daring, featuring soft pink and blue. Ruffled pillowcases and a contrasting sheet complete this co-ordinated style.

Smakand’s in navy, forest green and maroon, outlined by the gilt look of mocca, was inspired by “Phantom of the Opera.” As its name suggests, Chesterfield, is sophisticated. It has a teardrop paisley pattern on a navy background. The top and bottom border introduce a host of colours — very bright green, burgundy, yellow, blue and red. Co-

ordinatuing with the duvet is a flat sheet in a yellow gold. Rossini is a panel print using the new colour, buttermilk, a soft gold yellow. The pattern is foxgloves, fuchsia and cherries — not a dainty floral.

Other releases are equally varied. Bukhara looks like a Persian carpet in mocha, iridescent blue and forest green. Little huntsmen, birds, leopards, and animals are almost obscured until you look closely.

Actil has released three designs which will be available in October. All will be on view at Furnishing ’B9 and can be ordered. Paintbox is aimed at younger people. It has large blocks of bright colours — red, orange, yellow, pink, turquoise, blue and black, separated by white.

Portobello is a dainty floral with red, blue and black motifs. Cornwall reflects the Sanderson style. Soft and romantic, in pinks, blues and greens, it echoes the English countryside.