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DECOR TRENDS

The wingback chair is an iconic piece
echnology continues to advance, and Designers anticipate seeing a lot of statement coffee tables this year, offering a bold that designers expect to see become
in 2025, it will become even more focal point that elevates the living space and infusing a room with personality and popular again. The wingback chair will
seamlessly integrated into our homes. interest through unique materials, bold shapes, or intricate textures. Engage into return as a preferred accent chair in
Discreet tech means incorporating smart the trend with sculptural tables crafted from natural materials and finishes that will both living rooms and the home office,
home devices so they blend effortlessly with stand the test of time. Another way to embrace the statement coffee table trend is providing a cosy and secure feel. The
the décor. Hidden speakers, wireless charging to use an unexpected item instead of a traditional table. wingback chair dates all the way back
furniture and voice-controlled lighting are just to the 1600s, and even though it has
a few examples. Curves have come back in a big way over the last year or two, both in furniture and gone through some stylistic changes, its
architecture. Curves will expand beyond curved sofas into all furniture forms, from essence has remained the same: It’s a
2025, interior design trends embrace casually beds to chairs and beyond to add softness and warmth to a room. Especially if it is a cosy yet stately looking chair with a high
comfortable furniture, focusing on creating space that architecturally has many straight lines, curved furniture is a great way to back and wing-like sides, and the perfect
relaxed spaces without compromising break it up and add visual interest to a space. piece for an empty corner or elegant
on style. It’s all about furniture that is as home office.
practical and cosy as aesthetically pleasing. A trend gaining momentum in 2025 is the rise of furnishings featuring mismatched
According to experts, oversized sofas, deep- or unexpected colours, textures and patterns. As homeowners reintroduce colour Natural wood furniture will play a large
seated chairs, and rounded edges are key into their spaces, we foresee a shift from the simple, neutral furnishing that has role in 2025, due to its uncompromised
elements of this trend, blending seamlessly dominated the past five years. Instead, furniture designs are set to take an older, beauty that highlights the wood’s
with modern and traditional décor. more expressive direction this year. unique characteristics and natural grain.
Choose natural textiles and fibres like
organic cotton, wood and Belgian linen
for a more authentic and sustainable
aesthetic.

Scandinavian design’s smart and clean
simplicity is not going anywhere in
2025. By focusing on the combination
of function and beauty, this classic
style will still lend itself seamlessly to
a more elevated design look and feel.
Scandinavian-style furniture can also
offer an ideal opportunity to maximize
the use of any space through multi-
functional design elements like stylish
sleeper sofas, extension dining tables and
modern recliners.

While it can be easy to focus on things
like colour palettes and design elements
when shopping for new furniture,
consider the experience of sinking into
a deep-seat sofa. We will be seeing a
lot of softness, like velvet and mohair.
These textures can really elevate a space,
especially because these deep chairs
bring vibrant energy to a room.

From Pantone’s colour of the year Mocha
Mousse to the increasing popularity of
Fur FURNITURE and greens are set to dominate this
earth tones, it’s no surprise the browns

year’s sofa trends.

Speaking of embracing tradition, consider
going with an old-school silhouette; the
Chesterfield. It is a timeless design that
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styles. Select unexpected upholstery like
a rich colour or material instead of the
typical leather to give this tufted style a
fresh look.

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