Christina Breeze interprets LINUM.
What was it like to work with LINUM’S products?
I call the pictures I took for LINUM In bed all day. I think the bed is the heart of the home and you should be able to spend time there whenever you want and however you want, all day long if you wish. Crawling in to read, play games, eat a meal, or just lie down and chat. And sleep, of course. In bed, I want the finest things I own, soft blankets, lovely colours, patterns that make me feel happy - all mixed together in my own special way. LINUM's gorgeous bedspreads and lovely striped pillows make the bedroom feel extra cosy. Mixing and boldly choosing fun colour combinations and patterns, but also different materials such as velvet and linen, make a bed both stylish and fun to look at and spend time in.
Tell us briefly about yourself, what do you work on, who do you work with, and do you have a clear niche?
My name is Christina Breeze and I work as an interior designer. For the past 10 years, I have worked in my own company with interior and set design, with clients such as IKEA, Marbodal, H&M Home, Kasthall, Lucks Robo, Interflora and many others. Personally, I love colour. Playful colours and those that make me smile that little bit more.
What do you think is the most challenging thing, good or bad, about having a creative profession?
I’ve always been creative, working as an art director for 15 years before I began working as an interior designer. I didn't want to sit still, but I love my current job where things happen all the time. It's like a creative carousel. Being able to design entire homes for interior design companies and then decorate them with everything that makes the rooms feel personal and cosy is so much fun. But I also like to be able to create smaller environments, where everything interacts more clearly. It feels important to be able to decide who is going to live there and then decorate for that person. Finding personas for the different environments I'm decorating is exciting and makes my job easier. The hard part is stopping! I want to push on, adjust and rearrange until I feel everything is at its absolute best.
What do you think more people should consider when decorating their home?
Having fun. And don't be like everyone else, be like you! Buying, inheriting, finding things you like will make your home yours. I’m always inspired by people who dare to decorate their home with a personal touch. It feels like that's where you thrive and where you can be yourself.
What do you think is important to consider when working with home textiles?
When it comes to pillows, be daring! It's an easy and fun way to start adding a little more colour or pattern. Start with striped pillows that are slightly different. If you get tired of them, try combining a different type of pillow or colour. Before you know it, you’ve created a new feature!
How do you feel about colour at home?
I'm crazy about colour combinations. I see colour in everything, taking photos of the city, and making colour mood boards that I then use at work or at home. Colour makes me happy. We notice when colour disappears from our lives. Everything from cars to logos to choosing the colour of your sofa. Why is that when we know that colour is proven to make us happier? Imagine choosing a colourful pillow instead of a white one, and it actually making us feel a little better? Not only does colour influence you and your mood, but it also passes on to others.
Christina’s advice?
1. Have fun! Don't be like everyone else - be like yourself!
2. Let yourself go with pillowcases, mix colours and patterns. And if you tire of them, you can always change right?
3. Take photos of colours that inspire you when you're out. Use your mobile camera and build a colour mood board.
