Mooi & Bijzonder – Verfijning uit het Verre Oosten
In the Dutch interior magazine Mooi & Bijzonder, Bloomming’s Lightfacet was featured in an editorial exploring the influence of Asian aesthetics on contemporary interiors. The article, titled “Verfijning uit het Verre Oosten”(“Refinement from the Far East”), examines how elements such as symmetry, origami-inspired forms, indigo blue and craftsmanship continue to shape modern interior design.
Eastern Influences in Contemporary Design
The editorial highlights the enduring impact of Asian cultures on Western interiors. It traces influences from Japanese paper lamps and lacquerware to contemporary furniture and decorative objects, noting how designers continue to draw inspiration from Eastern principles of simplicity, geometry and balance.
According to the article, one of the defining characteristics of the trend is the growing popularity of furniture and interior elements inspired by origami-like structures and faceted forms.
Lightfacet as an Example of the Trend
To illustrate this movement, the magazine selected Lightfacet as a featured product within the editorial spread. The room divider is shown in a full-page interior styling image, where its geometric composition echoes the folded-paper aesthetics discussed in the article.
The accompanying text states:
“De vorm van meubilair lijkt geïnspireerd op origami-vouwwerk. We zien bijvoorbeeld meubels met scherpe vouwen en facetstructuren.”
Translated:
“The shape of furniture appears inspired by origami folding. We see, for example, furniture with sharp folds and faceted structures.”
Lightfacet’s repeating diamond-shaped modules create a sculptural surface that reflects many of these characteristics, combining geometric precision with a sense of lightness and rhythm.
Geometry, Pattern and Craftsmanship
The editorial positions faceted forms as part of a broader movement toward carefully crafted interiors that balance modern design with traditional influences. Alongside indigo tones, natural materials and symmetrical compositions, geometric structures are presented as a defining aesthetic for the season.
Within this context, Lightfacet is not presented merely as a room divider, but as a decorative architectural element that contributes pattern, texture and visual depth to an interior.
Editorial Recognition
Unlike product advertisements, editorial features are selected by a publication’s editorial team to illustrate design themes and trends. The inclusion of Lightfacet in Mooi & Bijzonder reflects its relevance within the broader discussion of geometry, craftsmanship and Eastern-inspired design that was influencing interior styling at the time.
Publication details
Publication: Mooi & Bijzonder
Article: Verfijning uit het Verre Oosten
Year: circa 2010
Publisher: Mooi & Bijzonder Magazine
Product featured: Lightfacet
Studio: Bloomming
Designers: Bas van Leeuwen & Mireille Meijs
Category: Editorial trend feature
Why this feature mattered
This editorial connected Lightfacet to a larger international design movement inspired by Asian aesthetics and origami-like geometry. By highlighting the room divider alongside discussions of symmetry, craftsmanship and faceted forms, Mooi & Bijzonder recognized Lightfacet as an example of how contemporary Dutch design was translating these influences into innovative architectural products.
