Furnishings for homes include patterns , fabrics for sofas & chairs, accent furniture, decorating accessories and all other little things that help make a home look beautiful and a cozy haven to live in.
Recent trends and tips in furnishings
Beige
Beige is one colour that can never go out of fashion. It is timeless and can go with all light and dark shades. It goes well with the base light shades as well as strong bright accents. Earlier it was not so much in demand, but over the years its popularity has increased. Many designers and even home owners who have an aesthetic sense prefer this neutral colour as it can go with just about anything.
Corduroy
This season, let your furniture get dressed with a velvet touch. Many designers are bringing the velvet trend and are making use of it as an alternative just to bring in a touch of glamour and texture, thus creating a great effect. Bold, colorful and vibrant colors in velvet on unique pieces of furniture can instantly transform a staid chair or a settee into an accent one.
Ethnic and traditional prints Floral and ethnic prints can never be dull. Ethnic fabrics & traditional patterns on the upholstery can add an exotic look to your home. Bringing home beautiful cushion prints from far off places while travlelling can end up being conversational pieces in your living room for the guests . Adding traditional prints in bright and contrasting colors works well on a beige sofa.
Window sheers
Sheers fabrics, ifhad to be given a description would be called Transparent, dreamy, soothing, light, and bright. Sheers when draped on a large window, can look so dramatic, and instantly can create a mood and at the same time protects the privacy and controls excessive light in the space.
Turquoise & Pineapples the trend
This is all about a specific shade of blue. Turquoise as a colour adds personality to the space. To create a little contrast, team this colour with the mellow navy. This colour provides the Razzle dazzle edge. Pineapples is one colour, that is something that one sees all around, onthe designs, prints and the exhibitions for home designs. Bring home this delectable colour in the form of prints, designs, its a kind of a colour which goes well with just about any other brighter shade as well, its bright yet subtle, young yet timeless.
Black and white shades Black and white has been the staple colour, whether it comes to home furnishings or clothing. Soft tones of black and white are being used now days, the softer tones are very comfortable to look at and have a calming effect on the eyes. Black and white is one combination which is timeless and looks good and appealing for a long time.
Be unique and timeless Being unique is important, as for bringing uniqueness you will need to find a classic yet uncommon piece of art and design for your home décor and furnishings. Adding something uncommon but appealing brings a fresh and a special touch to your home. Timeless designs bring something which is never going to go out of the fashion.
