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Interior Décor Styles & Trends








            curved furniture helps to soften a
            room’s features and create a relaxed
            atmosphere. Choose a curved sofa
            in a  modern,  contemporary  design.
            A sofa’s clean lines and sleek design
            are perfect for achieving a stylish and
            contemporary aesthetic and pair well
            with a monochromatic colour scheme
            for a modern, visually appealing space.
              Recliner sofas are the unexpected
            sofa trend.  They have been gaining
            popularity over the past year, with many
            sofa brands launching their own stylish
            versions of the once bulky and unsightly
            recliners.
              Sofas with built-in wireless charging
            and surround sound connectivity are
            becoming increasingly popular as
            more people look to recreate a cinema
            experience at home.  These tech sofas
            are designed to be discreet and work   finishes are also gaining in popularity.
            well in any type of home.         Additionally, there is a growing focus on
              Sofa  materials  are  increasingly  all   sustainability, with an emphasis on eco-
            about texture, with everything from   friendly materials and designs. Nature-
            chenille and teddy bear to bouclé   inspired colours and matte finishes are
            rising in popularity. A plush teddy bear   prominent, creating a sense of calm and
            fabric is already in demand for the cosy,   balance in living spaces.
            inviting and luxurious feel it brings   Outdoor chair lines are softer, the
            to a living space. Bouclé continues to   material is more tactile and the palettes
            capture attention for the instant depth   are more refined. Many of these chairs
            it adds without being overpowering.   look like they could just as easily work
            The subtly textured nature of chenille   in your living room, and that’s exactly
            is  also  a  favourite,  particularly  for   the point: homeowners want their patio
            statement-making sofas, as it holds   furniture ideas to be just as stylish and
            colour beautifully and creates instant   comfortable as the rest of their home,
            personality.
                                              and now the furniture finally supports
                                              that vision.
            Chair options                      It’s safe to say that Scandinavian
              Chair trends are leaning towards   design is here to stay, especially in
            comfort, natural elements and a touch   combination with other influential
            of luxury. Expect to see a rise in curved   aesthetics. Japandi, for instance, is still a
            backs, soft edges and inviting designs   relevant trend from years past, even for
            that  prioritise both  aesthetics  and   2025.  This style focuses on minimalism,
            functionality. Materials like velvet and   natural materials and a neutral palette,
            leather,  and high-quality textiles are   enhanced  with  cosy  elements  like  soft
            popular for upholstered chairs, adding a   textiles and warm lighting.  The result
            touch of elegance.                is a serene, inviting environment that
              Bold colours like deep blues    promotes wellbeing.
            and emerald greens are making a
            statement, while natural materials and   Sources: idealhome.co.uk, decorilla.com


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