Kalon Studios on Why Slow Design Matters
We chat with cofounder Michaele Simmering on why choosing quality, timeless design is an investment worth making.
Choosing to invest in furniture for your home is just that, an investment. There’s time and money that goes into curating and creating a space that you look forward to coming home to. What may not be at the forefront of your decision-making is that when you’re buying furniture, you’re not only investing in your own home, you’re investing in the studios that design these beautiful pieces. You’re investing in the people who make your pieces by hand, in turn so that they can make livable wages. You’re investing in the future of the craftsmanship, ensuring that it doesn’t get replaced by mass-produced, machine-made processes. You’re also investing in the future of the planet by choosing quality products that don’t need to be replaced often only to end up in our landfills.
These are all important values for Michaele Simmering and Johannes Pauwen who founded Kalon Studios, a brand based in Los Angeles known for its pared-back, timeless designs made from traditional + modern craftsmanship and natural materials. We wanted to know more about their studio’s sustainability and manufacturing practices so we caught up with Michaele to learn more about why she believes slow design matters.
Photo by Katrina Dickson
Kalon Studios at home in Los Angeles, photo by Laure Joliet
What was the impetus for you to c...
Choosing to invest in furniture for your home is just that, an investment. There’s time and money that goes into curating and creating a space that you look forward to coming home to. What may not be at the forefront of your decision-making is that when you’re buying furniture, you’re not only investing in your own home, you’re investing in the studios that design these beautiful pieces. You’re investing in the people who make your pieces by hand, in turn so that they can make livable wages. You’re investing in the future of the craftsmanship, ensuring that it doesn’t get replaced by mass-produced, machine-made processes. You’re also investing in the future of the planet by choosing quality products that don’t need to be replaced often only to end up in our landfills.
These are all important values for Michaele Simmering and Johannes Pauwen who founded Kalon Studios, a brand based in Los Angeles known for its pared-back, timeless designs made from traditional + modern craftsmanship and natural materials. We wanted to know more about their studio’s sustainability and manufacturing practices so we caught up with Michaele to learn more about why she believes slow design matters.
Photo by Katrina Dickson
Kalon Studios at home in Los Angeles, photo by Laure Joliet
What was the impetus for you to c...
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