Upholstery is just like every other fashionable entity, it too follows the trends, but it is not as dramatic as clothing trends. The changes are often subtle, but you will notice them if you look in design magazines and online.
So what's 'on trend' at the moment?
Fabrics
- A lot of the 'new' has to do with fabric choice, with stripes and geometric shapes such as chevron and herringbone being big favourites, but there is also Aztec and Asian influences too.
- 'Occasional' chairs are often be upholstered in a 'wow' fabric which complement other more classic furniture.
- Wrapping furniture. Not technically upholstery, but something that is coming up more and more, is furniture 'wrapped' in fabrics such as linen, leather or raffia. It is an interesting element when done well. often this is paired up with the use of studs.
- Different patterns in the same colour. You will see something like gold used, and it will be used in a chevron print, a dot print, and a floral. So it looks interesting but not overpowering.
- A fabric that has been popular for a long time, continues to do so - plain natural linen.
Pops of colour
- This is probably influenced by web sites such as Pinterest and StumbleUpon, where brightly coloured furniture such as chairs and dressers sit amongst other more traditionally coloured furniture.
- Jewel colours are popular with deep emeralds, amethyst and amber being the top favourites.
Design Lines
- Straight precise lines that are classic in style with details in stitching, piping, studs and deep buttoning. This makes sense as you try and purchase furniture that will last a long time. If you get a piece that you love the lines of, when you are no long run love with the colour you can reupholster it, and it will feel new again.
- Pieces that are polar right now are sleek sofas with low backs which are coupled with deep seats and ottomans.
So what do you think? Do you like the idea of these trends? Or do you try and stay away from what's 'in' and stick to the classics?
