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FURNITURE &
FURNISHING
TRENDS.

Furniture Trends

by Stienie Greyling

his season designers predict that
darker woods, or darker finishes
Ton lighter woods will take the
lead. Furniture made from naturally dark
walnut or teak and lighter wood pieces
stained in rich chocolates, deep browns
and warm coffee tones.
A captivating fusion of innovation,
style and functionality, transforming
living spaces into stunning expressions of
individuality.

BIOPHILIC Design.
BIOPHILIC design and nature-inspired
spaces will take over the interior home
décor trends for this year. This trend is
about connecting human and nature and
making spaces more comfortable, healthy
and beautiful.
A modern organic space typically
incorporates the colours and textures of
nature, including natural wood furniture,
baskets, natural fibre rugs, woven
elements and easy to care for textiles
like cotton and linen. Plants, water, light,
raw materials and earthy tones create a
soothing and inviting atmosphere.
by minimising visual clutter, showering For a warm minimalist dining room
Warm Minimalism. soothing earth tones, emphasising a choose an elegant wooden dining table
Warm minimalism has gained room’s primary function and promoting and chairs in rattan mixed with natural
popularity among interior designers as a mindfulness, sustainability and well-being. elements such as plants and flowers. Also,
way of achieving a peaceful aesthetic in To create a warm, minimalist bedroom: choose a warm dimmable lighting in the
homes over the past few years. a simple and cosy bed with linen sheets, a same material, such as a pendant lamp
This year this style will continue to grow fluffy duvet and a few pillows, as well as and a chandelier.
as it improves a space’s comfortability and one or two pendant lamps to create soft
facilitates concentration and relaxation
and warm lighting will be ideal.

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