Passionate About Fabrics
This Yellow Linen Upholstery from Villa Nova is perhaps a little too in-the-middle but nevertheless we love the yellow tones and these types of printed patterns are currently very much sought after.
Excellent quality upholstery linens can be very difficult to source, many are not up to the job. KOTHEA have a good range of upholstery weight linen.
This is a modern chair with a vintage look. You can compare it to some of the other, more classic designs we’ve showcased. I think you can see the difference. On a budget, I probably would find a place for it in my house a I quite like it. With no limits to my budget; maybe not.
These are clasically upholstered dining chairs from Bernard Rohne Mastercraft. We like the contrast of the purple upholstery and the gold. They are quite formally designed; I guess for more formal dining occasions so you have to respect where the design is coming from. Maybe a little too stark and angular for my own personal tastes, what do you think? Please feel free to tell me that I don’t know what I’m talking about !
This cream and brown upholstered faux leather seat has a very automotive feel about it. Beautiful design with flowing curves (you could add your own descriptive car metaphor) This is designed by the Dutch brand LeoLux and we think it’s great. Brmmm Brmmm.
KOTHEA upholstery faux leathers have some of the highest durability ratings in the UK and we have a wide colour palette with most collections available by the metre to the trade.
No prizes for spotting the inspiration for this novel upholstery idea. In case of the rare event that you had not spotted it…it is based on the petals of a flower. We love the fine, red upholstery using a delicate, red silk and cashmere upholstery velvet.
Is this a bench? Is this a plane. Not quite sure what it would be called really. Anyway, perhaps YOU know? We like it, whatever it is and are very impressed with the beautiful shade and tone of the purple upholstery in silk velvet.
The upholstery detail is great on this green velvet chaise upholstered by Taylor Llorente Furniture. We certainly love the unusually modern take on the classic chaise. The curves, the contours, the leg details…all good
Just as it is important to decorate the home with a pleasing blend of colors, it is equally important to add warmth and depth to a room by ensuring there are layers of texture. This could be as simple as laying a rug over a hardwood floor or lining walls with textured wallpaper.
Why do interiors need texture?
Textures bring a home to life; the absence of them kills a room stone dead. A living space needs to have gradations of color. Paint and decorate a room in simple, flat colors without any textural break and it will be sterile and boring. But add a few textures, and the room suddenly becomes a lot more appealing.
Textures for the walls
Walls can have a major impact on a room and help to set the tone for the rest of the interior design. Add texture to this wide area of space by papering with embossed or Anaglypta wallpaper. This can then be painted to the color of choice, yet still allowing the raised pattern to show through. Alternatively, hang a paper that is already colored and has a raised pattern, such as a thick woven effect or floral pattern. Extra care needs to be taken with this kind of wallpaper, as it can be easily damaged.
An alternative to wallpaper is to line the walls with wooden paneling. Wood has its own natural beauty, with each plank or panel, because of the distinctive wood grain, being entirely unique. Wood has the effect of immediately ‘cozying’ up a room, making a truly inviting space.
A more modern take on wall decoration is the lining of interior walls with a fake brick veneer. This can give a room a rustic and warm feel.
Textures for the windows
Windows provide an excellent opportunity to add textures. Curtains can be hung on their own or teamed with blinds, either roller, Venetian or Roman, to build up the layers. It is important, however, not to overdo the patterns. If the curtains are patterned, then the blinds should be plain, and vice versa.
An alternative, and very on-trend at the moment, is custom fitted shutters. These are a simple and streamlined way to dress the windows, yet due to their adjustable slats and hinged folds, they have layers of texture too.
Textures for the floors
Hardwood or laminate flooring has been a popular choice for many years now, but it can be a little cold. Add warmth and texture by laying down rugs. These will also help to break up the space and provide an opportunity to add accent colors.
Carpets are a traditional choice for the home, and are especially desirable in the more private areas of the home, such as the bedroom. A deep and soft carpet will add warmth and a sense of luxury to this room.
Accessories
Once the shell of the room has been decorated, it is time to add the furniture. Choose seating that has different upholstery, with one sofa being covered in fabric and another in leather, and build up layers of texture on them with various types of cushions.
We spotted this unusually shaped chair recently from LeeBroom. Simple lines; yet a different feel to the overall design. The beige silk Velvet upholstery goes well on the chair and the detail on the edges is ‘interesting’
We adore this striking blue velvet chaise from the fab.com website. Certainly a contemporary striking colour with a more classic and considered. KOTHEA upholstery velvets come in many exquisite qualities