Fun and happiness are noticeable by their absence in the world of design. Designers talk of clean lines, simplicity and functionalism but the other 'f' word and the 'h' word are usually missing from their lexicon. American designer Jonathan Adler spotted this gap in the design market and recently brought his brand of 'happy chic' to Britain with his first shop opening in London. His maximalist interiors take inspiration from 70s designers such as Brit, David Hicks.  Even if the style is a bit scary for you minimalists, hopefully his manifesto will make you smile…

 

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