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FURNITURE
DESIGN

Top Furniture
Designs

by Stienie Greyling

fter a very long, emotional and

exhausting 2020, we all have
Agood reason to rejoice when
thinking of the interior design trends
coming up in 2021.
Interior design trends 2021 will
determine a new age in developing
sustainable design, whether in furniture
or fashion. from woven palm stems, and wicker Mid-Century and modern ottomans
New bioplastics materials, reused pieces are typically made of woven willow are overlooked, underappreciated and
materials and low impact for the twigs. Both styles are lightweight and can misunderstood. One could even call them
environment will be an upcoming design work indoors and outdoors. the antiheros of the living room. They provide
trend. Designers are being dared to create crucial additional comfort to sofas, chairs and
pieces with new and unusual materials. Relaxed and Cosy furniture. in fact can be seats or even tables on their own.
The tendency is to have luxury minimal When shopping for relaxed and cosy
design spaces. Turning to materials, seating, the countless options available 10 Main furniture trends 2021 according
furniture and accessories have a luxury can be overwhelming. A unique, ultra- to world designers.
touch, not to mention handcrafted and modern design sofa combining curved, Shades of pink: Neutral, soft pink
made from purer materials. button tufted surfaces with plush shades are a favourite of the season.
Light wood in its raw colour and cushioning, would be a great choice for These colours can be combined with
aesthetic will be a highlight for the living or family room. the same delicate tones and with brighter,
multipurpose spaces. A nature accent Another great choice for the family or contrasting colours like dark blue, green
with a tactile design trend for 2021. TV room is an ultra-cushy sofa with double and lemon yellow.
Rattan and wicker (natural looking reclining action for extreme relaxation.
furniture) is coming back in style and Leather club chairs with a wide wing Cosy beds: The main trend in the
will be popular in 2021. These natural back and deep cushion seating are ideal to manufacture of upholstered furniture
materials add warmth and lightness to relax in after a busy day and have timeless 2021 will be cocoon beds. These are cosy
home décor. Rattan furniture is made charm. beds with a soft fabric head and footboard.

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