Interior Design Insights: Color-Immersive Furnishings, Kitchen Wallpaper Decisions, and Comfortable, Real-Life Sofas
In the world of interior design, finding the perfect balance between style and durability is crucial, especially when it comes to family sofas. Exposed to wear and tear from kids and pets, the most suitable materials for upholstering family sofas are performance velvet, performance polyester, leather, and stain-resistant polyester chenille.
Performance velvet, a versatile and durable variant with a low pile, is resistant to stains and snags. It repels pet hair and is relatively easy to clean, softening with age while maintaining durability. Top-grain leather, another durable option, withstands pet damage and rough use, requiring less frequent deep cleaning.
Stain-resistant polyester chenille, as used in sofas like Burrow's Union sofa, resists stains from pet messes and spills, is easy to clean, and is durable against greasy or kid-related messes. 100% polyester offers a soft feel coupled with stain resistance and toughness suitable for extensive everyday use, combining comfort and durability. Performance fabric, engineered for stain resistance, easy cleaning, and fading resistance, maintains a luxurious look and withstands everyday life scenarios from spills to pet wear.
When it comes to colour, London-based interior designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza, who founded her studio in 2020, recommends a palette inspired by nature with a contemporary twist. Color drenching, a technique used to evoke a certain mood, add vibrancy, and create a cosy atmosphere, is suitable for spaces like living rooms, powder rooms, and hallways. However, it's important to maintain a balance by incorporating contrasting colours.
Meanwhile, for those seeking a fresh update for their furniture, adding fresh feathers can sometimes make a piece feel brand new.
In the realm of kitchen design, taking wallpaper over the ceiling is more feasible with looser prints due to pattern alignment. A contemporary kitchen can benefit from a modern take on a classic nature-inspired pattern. For instance, Stephanie Barba Mendoza's kitchen features a rich, forest print reminiscent of the Marly vinyl wallpaper by Colony, which looks like linen and has a lot of texture.
However, color drenching is not recommended for bathrooms or bedrooms as these spaces should be light and bright. Instead, consider modern vinyl wallpapers that have improved significantly and are now wipeable and durable, such as the Martina Plaid by Schumacher, which is suitable for family life. Many luxury wallpaper companies, like Pierre Frey, can add a layer of protective lacquer to their wall coverings upon request.
For long-lasting fabrics for a family sofa, consider fabrics suitable for hospitality or contract use. These materials are designed to withstand heavy use and are often more durable than standard upholstery fabrics.
With these durable fabrics and colourful designs, families can create comfortable, stylish, and long-lasting living spaces that can withstand the daily wear and tear of family life.
- Performance velvet, with its low pile and resistance to stains and snags, is a versatile and durable fabric suitable for family sofas, softening with age while maintaining durability.
- Top-grain leather, another durable option, withstands pet damage and rough use, requiring less frequent deep cleaning.
- Stain-resistant polyester chenille, as used in sofas like Burrow's Union sofa, is resistant to stains from pet messes and spills, is easy to clean, and is durable against greasy or kid-related messes.
- When it comes to color, a nature-inspired palette with a contemporary twist is recommended by interior designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza, with color drenching suitable for spaces like living rooms, powder rooms, and hallways, as long as contrasting colors are incorporated.
- In the realm of kitchen design, modern vinyl wallpapers with improved wipeability and durability, such as Martina Plaid by Schumacher, are suitable for family life in bathrooms and bedrooms where color drenching is not recommended.
- For long-lasting fabrics for a family sofa, consider fabrics suitable for hospitality or contract use, as these materials are designed to withstand heavy use and are often more durable than standard upholstery fabrics.
