EXTRA texture
These tactile furnishings will make you want to reach out and touch them, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
TRENDS come and go, but one thing’s for sure: comfort is king at home.
Whether it’s a snug armchair or a tufted cushion, soft furnishings can help bring a feeling of wellbeing into a space.
In fact, online marketplace Etsy (etsy.com) has revealed over-the-top texture as one of its top 2022 homeware decor trends, with an 83% increase in searches for boucle chairs, sofas or ottomans.
Not only does texture feel good to the touch, it also adds visual interest to any room.
“Many are turning to texture as a way to add pops of personality and visual interest to their spaces,” says Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy trend expert. “From tufted wall art to leather details, textured decor is the perfect way to create a dynamic room that feels both inviting and lived in.”
Daisy Coombes, interior design
Many are turning to texture as a way to add pops of personality Dayna Isom Johnson
manager at Sass & Belle, says: “Dimension and interest can easily be achieved with the addition of textured soft furnishings and accessories. Tufted cushions, Berberstyle rugs, boucle fabrics or organic fibres such as rattan or bamboo will add depth to a neutral scheme.”
She says combining a variety of textures will keep a room looking interesting without the need for strong colour or patterns – and keep the overall look and feel of a space feeling relaxed and welcoming, while also “polished and considered”.
When using natural shapes and textures, she likes to keep the palette fairly neutral, to let the accessories shine.
“Opt for earthy hues such as terracotta, muted peach tones or warm stone colourways, which look great at offset with pops of black,” Daisy says. ys.
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