Lelièvre presents METROPOLIS collection with an urban vision

Lelièvre presented its METROPOLIS collection. The French company describes the collection as a work drawn from an ideal vision of the city: a conception of urban space in which art, craft, industry and architecture come together to create harmonious places.

METROPOLIS's starting point: the ideal city

According to the company's description, the collection's inspiration is a view of a city where these four fields meet under one roof. The company emphasizes that every element, from the most grand detail to the most meticulous one, reflects a blend of formal purity and stylistic elegance. In this way, METROPOLIS is presented less as a single product or pattern and more as a holistic design approach.

The Lelièvre collection is positioned in the Paris-based interior architecture and luxury interior line; the work is presented as a French design collection. Details on the product types, patterns, colors and technical specifications of the collection are not included in the company's presentation; it is stated that this information can be obtained through the company's own channels.

Space as the decisive factor in choosing curtains and upholstery

Lelièvre operates in the field of curtain and upholstery fabrics. In these two product groups, the choice is shaped by the use and architecture of the space. For curtains, the drape of the fabric, the degree to which it filters daylight and the purpose of the room are considered together. When taking measurements, the allowance for the fabric to gather in pleats is calculated alongside the window width; for a full appearance, the curtain width is kept noticeably wider than the window width. Curtains hung from the ceiling or cornice line down to the floor make the ceiling appear higher. When layers such as sheer curtains, voile and blinds are used together, both privacy and light control can be achieved.

On the upholstery side, fabrics with denser weaves are used for covering furniture such as armchairs, sofas, chairs and headboards compared with curtain fabrics. Usage intensity is the determining factor in the choice: in frequently used seating areas, tightly woven fabrics resistant to wear are suitable, while more delicate surfaces may be preferred for decorative pieces. Pattern and texture are considered together with the form of the furniture; large patterns look more balanced on wide surfaces, while small patterns and plain colors work better on small pieces.

When a collection is built on an architectural and design language, these practical criteria also play a role in how it settles into a space. The emphasis on formal purity and stylistic elegance provides a framework that designers and interior architects should read alongside the product's proportions within the room.

Lelièvre is a company based in France that works in the field of curtain and upholstery fabrics. With METROPOLIS, the company frames its product presentation around the relationship between art, craft, industry and architecture. Information on the collection's pricing, supply and distribution terms has not yet been shared.

Source: Lelièvre (Instagram)

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