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FURNITURE
TRENDS

Furniture and Furnishing Trends

by Stienie Greyling

urniture and home design trends wicker furniture and ceramic pieces in the Geometric textures and patterns are still
are continually evolving and home. Combining natural materials will in this year. Look out for asymmetric shapes
Fchanging as people look for new also be huge this year. Using two different in artwork, furniture, textiles and more.
ways to decorate their home. types of natural materials can provide a Luxurious fabrics are back in style and
contrast in texture and pattern, which is velvet upholstery is number one on the list
Furniture Style Trends of 2021. on-trend right now. of these. Step back in time with emerald
One of the major trends that has taken Metal is very stylish at the moment, and or amethyst velvet chairs and sofas.
hold over the past few years is using is expected to make a big comeback this Vintage furniture is coming back in
natural material for finishes. year. Now metals like brass, bronze, gold, style and it is pretty easy to get similar
In 2021 expect to see more unpainted black coloured bronze and copper are vintage pieces new as they are being
wood furnishings, stone textures, plants, popping up in every room of the home. manufactured today.

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