The 2024 round up: Film and Furniture’s most read features

The 2024 round up: Film and Furniture’s most read features

Welcome to our 2024 round up! This year was brimming with imagination and inspiration in the worlds of film and TV. From the return of familiar worlds to fresh, thought-provoking stories, we’ve been hooked by a wealth of productions on the big and small screens. Amidst the ever-changing landscape of the film industry, we’ve had the privilege of delving into the creativity behind this year’s most compelling sets and interiors.

Our Film and Furniture community has grown immensely, with significant increases in both website readership and newsletter subscribers, and our passions being recognised in the press, including a lead article in the Financial Times Weekend—affirming our place as a trusted resource for lovers of film and design.

This year also saw exciting collaborations with renowned institutions such as the Design Museum London and the Vitra Design Museum, offering our newsletter subscribers the chance to win tickets to extraordinary exhibitions, as well as with furniture retailer Chaplins, further strengthening the connection between cinematic interiors and the wider world of design.

We’ve journeyed into the rich, otherworldly designs of Dune: Part Two and revisited Tim Burton’s gothic imagination with a detailed look at the Deetz house in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door offered a lesson in the power of vibrant colour, while the haunting 1980s aesthetic of Monsters: The Menendez Brothers Story revealed a darker side of retro design. We also uncovered the eerie yet inviting eclecticism of the It’s What’s Inside house and revisited the Poltergeist home for a Halloween special.

From the nostalgic whimsy of Wonka to the sumptuous Midcentury Hollywood Regency designs of A Single Man, our features have highlighted the enduring impact of interiors in storytelling. Saltburn presented us with a dreamlike house of contrasts, while Griselda’s behind-the-scenes look with production designer Knut Loewe gave us an exclusive view of meticulously crafted environments. Additionally, our feature on Italian interiors in Netflix’s Ripley inspired readers to bring timeless European elegance into their own homes.

Alongside these features, our readers explored furniture icons in film, gained insights into the inventor and film maker Richard Loncraine, and celebrated the creativity behind exhibitions and anniversaries of beloved cinematic works, from Barbie to The Italian Job.

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year that has been as visually stunning as it was narratively rich. With our most-read features inspiring nearly a million views and our community of discerning readers continuing to grow, it’s clear that the magic of film interiors resonates more than ever. Here’s to another year of cinematic and design discovery—stay tuned for the launch of our podcast in 2025!

 

Film and Furniture’s Top 10 most read features of 2024

No 10. How a creative coupling sculpted the fantastical film sets of Poor Things

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Poor Things

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things dazzles with its fantastical, otherworldly sets, created by production designer Shona Heath and art director James Price. The film’s striking visuals reflect its surreal narrative, with interiors that mix Victoriana, whimsical elements, and an avant-garde colour palette to evoke a dreamlike atmosphere.

Key details, such as intricately detailed furniture, imaginative lighting, and eccentric decor, highlight the film’s unique approach. At Film and Furniture, we explored these elements, uncovering the creative choices that bring this visually stunning world to life.

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No. 9. Crafting the whimsical world of Wonka: Production Designer Nathan Cowley in conversation

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Wonka

The whimsical world of Wonka comes to life through the creative vision of production designer Nathan Crowley. In an exclusive conversation, we explored how Crowley crafted the film’s enchanting sets, blending Victorian influences with fantastical, candy-inspired design elements.

From the intricate details of Wonka’s factory to the vibrant streets of his fictional world, the production design captures the spirit of wonder and imagination at the heart of the story. This feature delves into the inspirations, challenges, and artistry behind creating such a visually magical cinematic experience.

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No. 8. Shining a light on the Overlook Hotel’s Room 237 carpet

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Room 237 of The Overlook Hotel in The Shining

Although published back in 2022, our feature on the captivating Room 237 carpet from The Shining’s Overlook Hotel continues to harness interest. The bold, geometric design of this iconic carpet remains a favourite among film and design enthusiasts, symbolising the haunting atmosphere of Kubrick’s masterpiece. The article delves into the history, design origins, and lasting influence of this unforgettable pattern, which has become a pop culture icon and a sought-after motif for interiors inspired by the film.

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No 7. The mid-century architecture and furniture of Don’t Worry Darling

Alice in her Mid Century home in Don't Worry Darling.
Alice in her Mid Century home in Don’t Worry Darling. Image c/o of Warner Bros. Pictures

Despite also being published a couple of years back, our feature on the mid-century architecture and furniture of Don’t Worry Darling remains a favourite among readers.

The film’s Victory Project setting is a masterclass in mid-century modern design, with its sleek architecture and carefully selected furnishings embodying the glamour and tension of the 1950s-inspired world. This article delves into how the design choices subtly enhance the story’s psychological intrigue, keeping fans of film, interior design, and no doubt, Harry Styles, coming back for more.

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No.6. Exclusive! The Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Enterprise fuses midcentury design with SciFi futurism – Part 1

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Anson Mount as Pike, Dan Jeannotte as Samuel Kirk, Celia Rose Goodning as Uhura, Ethan Peck as Spock, and Christina Chong as La’an of the Paramount+ original series STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS. Photo Cr: Marni Grossman/Paramount+

More proof that Star Trek endures, this article from 2022 continued to attract readers from far and wide. In this feature, we explored how Star Trek: Strange New Worlds blends mid-century design with sci-fi futurism to create the iconic look of the USS Enterprise.

The production design fuses retro elements with futuristic technologies, seamlessly combining sleek mid-century modern aesthetics with the imagined advancements of the future. This article highlights the creative decisions that bring this vision to life, offering insight into how the show’s design pays homage to classic Star Trek while pushing the boundaries of sci-fi design.

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No.5. Priscilla: Recreating the luxurious midcentury interiors of Graceland

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In Priscilla, the filmmakers meticulously recreated the luxurious mid-century interiors of Graceland, capturing the essence of Elvis Presley’s iconic home. The film’s production design pays homage to the opulent style of the 1960s, showcasing carefully curated furnishings and décor that reflect the glamour and excess of the era.

From the rich colours to the vintage furniture, this feature delves into how Graceland’s interiors were faithfully brought to life, providing insight into the design choices that enhance the film’s exploration of Priscilla Presley’s life and her relationship with Elvis.

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No. 4. Discover the inspiring Italian interiors of Ripley

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Tom’s Rome apartment in Ripley

The Netflix series Ripley reimagines The Talented Mr. Ripley in a captivating black-and-white adaptation set in 1960s Italy. Created by Steven Zaillian and starring Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn, and Dakota Fanning, the series captures the allure of Italian cities like Venice, Rome, and Capri through stunning cinematography and meticulous production design.

With over 200 sets, production designer David Gropman and set decorator Alessandra Querzola meticulously crafted interiors reflecting the era’s post-war elegance and economic growth. Objects play a pivotal narrative role, revealing character dynamics and hidden motives, making Ripley a visual and thematic triumph steeped in Italian style.

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No 3. The film sets and furniture of Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange: “A real horrorshow”

A Clockwork Orange

Articles on Kubrick films always prove popular at Film and Furniture and it’s no surprise that many of you came visiting to read about the film sets of A Clockwork Orange.

The disturbing film, based on the 1962 Anthony Burgess book of the same name was adapted, produced, and directed by the great Stanley Kubrick. We took and in-depth look into the memorable and influential production design, film sets and furniture by John Barry. “It’s funny how the colours of the real world only seem really real when you viddy them on the screen” says Alex.

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No 2. Checkmate! The story behind Kubrick’s carpet in The Shining revealed

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The Shining

Yet more of The Shining! Those familiar with Film and Furniture are well aware that the genesis of this website lies in the inspiration drawn from the hexagonal patterned carpet in The Shining‘s Overlook Hotel. The carpet’s vibrant orange, brown, and red colour scheme, coupled with its mesmerising graphic pattern, captivates us on screen, making it unsurprising that it has earned the title of the most iconic carpet ever featured in film.

A while back, we unveiled the designer behind this carpet and offered insights into why we believe it was selected for this timeless horror classic. This feature continues to captivate and attract readers from all corners of the globe.

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No 1: The outdoor grill table in The Gentlemen and Beckham

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The Gentlemen

Incredibly, our discovery of the remarkable outdoor BBQ table from The Gentlemen has once again secured a place among our top two most-read features of 2024 for the third consecutive year.

First introduced in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen, this outdoor BBQ grill table plays a key role in the film’s lavish outdoor scenes. Situated in the luxurious garden of a stately mansion, it serves as a striking centerpiece, seamlessly blending functionality with high-end design. The table is not only a marvel of contemporary design, but its smokeless functionality adds an innovative twist, making it both practical and stylish. In The Gentlemen, it becomes a symbol of wealth and sophistication, further elevating the film’s lavish portrayal of the criminal underworld. This unique piece of furniture, a fusion of modern technology and sleek design, continues to captivate readers, proving its lasting appeal in both the world of film and interior design.

Read more on The Gentlemen BBQ here >

Read about Beckham’s BBQ here >

 

See you in 2025!


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