ORNAMENT IS NOT A CRIME BOOK

An escape from minimalism that celebrates bold colours, curves, patterns and the unconventional in contemporary interiors.
The distinctive features of the 1980s post modernists are returning, such as visual language, bold colours, and unexpected materials. After decades of minimalism, mid-century modernism and Scandinavian design, a new wave of architects and designers is experimenting with form, scale and symbolic references to add expression and meaning to interior and furniture design.
Playing with themes of post-modernism, sometimes consciously, sometimes by chance, the creatives prove once again that form doesn’t have to follow function, that less is not more, and that ornament is not a crime. These 21 homes from around the world transform the everyday with playful prints and colours, the juxtaposition of materials, and the celebration of surfaces. Bold and charming, with a healthy dose of wit and imagination, Ornament Is Not a Crime is for anyone looking for bold inspiration for their home.