The Sunday News
Amanda Ncube
FROM modern luxurious furniture to poignant antiques, every design enthusiast should be ready for a home refurbishment.
When it comes to crafting the perfect home, furniture can make or break a space. Choosing the right pieces can elevate your entire home aesthetic.
Here are some top furniture trends to keep on your radar.
For warm and calming palette, pair blush tones with greys and natural. Homeowners need to familiarise themselves with blush tone . . . it is the new neutral. It can be combined with bold colours like navy or forest green and it allows the bold colour to be the hero. Hence, when choosing furniture such as sofas or bedding make sure you keep that in mind.
Beds are going to be more womb-like. There are so many things going on in the world, and we desire to feel nurtured and protected when we are sleeping or relaxing. Lots of upholstered headboards and footboards will be covered in comfortable textiles that feel like a warm hug.
Imagine savouring sweet dreams at home snuggled beneath sumptuous fabrics. Upholstering your headboard in jewel-toned velvet adds a touch of sophistication in the often subdued sanctuary of any bedroom.
Natural materials add visual texture to your interiors. Natural stones, such as quartzite used in unexpected categories, merge luxury and practicality in a way that makes indulgence a little more pleasant.
Metals will be used in more interesting ways and will be more popular than ever, but no more rose gold.
Whether it’s gold, brass or blackened metals, they will be used in a lacy or massed ways. They will definitely be more interesting and designed in a more sculptural-based manner than in the past. There’s a strong push towards art as function.
People want to know the stories of where their pieces came from. They want to know who made it and what process was involved. Hence, handmade pieces are the in-thing to bring out the owner’s personality.
Pay more attention to small details. Small details in upholstery have a big impact on design. Seams can pack a punch. Contrast piping, contrast stitching, and flanged seams used individually create uniqueness and a level of perceived value.
Most homeowners nowadays want anything in natural stone with a modern line. Think of an all marble dining table mixed with a lighter weight dining chair to juxtapose visual weight in a dining space. Make that chair a vintage lightweight rattan piece, and you have a combination that will make your home look beautiful and sophisticated.
Art is more prominent in inspiring both textile design and furniture shapes. From a colour perspective, neutral colours continue to be very strong in furniture, given that we expect colours that complement the blush hue to do very well, specifically olive green and navy.
Antiques are timeless and they always make a statement in your home. Always make sure that you feature one or two in your home so as to bring that vintages vibe. Ubiquitous design is now a thing of the past while antiques are an exciting nod to the design future. People want their rooms to have soul, a personality, and tell a story. Antiques are having a major comeback.
