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Velvet is one of my favourite textures and instantly adds a richness to the accent chair and the room. Its luxurious, sophisticated and feels amazing when you are sitting on it.
THE ACCENT CHAIR
By Damien Packwood damien Morris Designs
Pattern is a great way to personalize a chair or sofa and to make it your own.
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sing plush textures such as velvet will add depth to the room and is a simple way to make your space
more interesting. Layering different textures is very important, you don’t want your room falling flat when it comes to texture. Adding some extra details to a piece can take it from good to amazing in no time. There’s little details that can be done to help create a more tailored piece. Adding nail heads, tufting the back cushion or even adding piping around the edge. Piping may not seem like it would make a big difference but trust me, it will take it to the next level. We are moving away from grey-brown earth tones and introducing rich jewel tones. Jewel tones have been on the rise for some time and I don’t see them slowing down anytime soon. The rich vibrant tones provide drama to a room, while adding style and colour to a space. Navy blue, emerald green and canary yellow are strong, bold colours that will make any piece stand out in the crowd.
Bold vibrant patterns are on the rise for upholstered furniture and are a great way to add a pop of colour and style to any room. Try using a large-scale pattern on a chair and a complementary smaller scale pattern on a toss cushion. Mixing patterns will give you that designer look. When you are ready to redo that old chair that was passed down from generation to generation, there’s one thing that is so important to consider. That’s why I am putting comfort into one of my trends. This is the time to decide if you want a firm seat or back. There’s many options to choose from which include different
density of foam, memory foam, down wrapped, new springs, softness of fabric and cushion wrap to name a few.
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