7 Ways To Add Space-Filling Furniture Into Your Designer Home
If you are a proud owner of a stylish luxury home and feel like revitalising the decor with something new and modern but need help knowing where to start? Then read my latest lifestyle article in which I offer tips and tricks to help you plan before splashing out the cash on those pricey furnishings!
It can take a lot of effort to find fashionable pieces of furniture that will inject your personal style into the building with a tasteful vibe. If the rooms in your luxury pad are large and spacious, you will undoubtedly be looking for ways to fill these empty voids. Furniture that retains the original character of your home while elevating its appearance is key.
Select Quality Materials
Luxuriously designed furniture typically makes you think of quality materials used during construction. Designer brands can charge prices based on this fact alone (outside of paying extra for the name!), as almost all of their pieces will have been made (sometimes by hand) using the best materials and fabrics available on the market. In comparison, budget brands cannot match this aspect and use lower-grade equivalents.
Furthermore, once you have invested a high price in designer furniture, you want some kind of assurance that it will last for many years and look good in your stylish home.
If your home is a new-build, you could even go for a fully modern style by using quality plastics that have a futuristic appearance. They are ideal for seating that is used daily throughout your living quarters.
Consider durable plastic stacking chairs as they can fill up that unused empty space in your home (when in use) and add bold, striking colours into otherwise muted tones. Additionally, they can be stacked away if needed (perhaps for that upcoming house party!). Plastic chairs are often designed in cool and exciting shapes (not usually available in wood and fabric), and many use refurbished materials (for that sustainability factor).
If plastic is not your thing, check out some of the weird and wonderful designer chairs fabricated from metal—as with plastic, they are often made in all kinds of interesting shapes! Metal does have a future (end-of-the-world) style, especially if it has a pre-distressed appearance, but it can still be super comfy thanks to the addition of cushioned fabric seating.
If you decide on metal chairs, remember to shop around as you will be looking for something with a chic style suitable for your home interior (rather than simply garden furniture you have dragged into your dining area!).
Ensure Pieces Fit Proportionately
Even if you plan correctly and fill your room with incredible furniture and decorations, do you still think something is amiss? That feeling of unease that an area of the room doesn’t feel right! If this is the case, you must be sure how to set things up correctly, as you want your designer pad to blow your friends and family away when they enter.
Be sure to get your proportions right by placing furniture that fits in with the rest of the decor. In a worst-case scenario, enlist the support of a professional interior designer who can help guide you to success.
Multi-Purpose Functional Furniture
When adding new furniture to your designer home, it is worth considering pieces that offer far more than simple aesthetics. Instead, search for items that are multi-purpose, combining two or more uses, adding versatility to your room. For example, an ottoman allows you to discreetly store items away when not in use but can also be used to sit on or rest your feet.
Multi-purpose items that adapt and transition easily will ensure your home is flexible and organised, no matter the situation.
Style Consistency
Remember to ensure your aesthetic is consistent throughout your home, creating a cohesive and harmonious environment that welcomes guests. Aim for pieces that gel well with the mood and theme already used in your interior. If your home uses a modern, minimalist design, select furniture with neutral colours and sharp, clean lines, complementing the simple design and raising the elegance factor.
Try to pay close attention to the materials and finishes of your furniture items. This is vital to ensuring a consistent flow and the use of colours and textures for a seamless aura.
Use Different Textures
Mix it up by adding fabulous textured elements, such as a velvet sofa (for that soft touch!), paired with something more rustic, such as a wooden coffee table (which adds a timeless warmth to the surroundings). If you want to incorporate a modern twist, add metal accents to side tables, units, and light fixtures. Additionally, bring in natural fibres such as rugs made from jute or cotton to add a cosy feeling!
It is essential that the textures complement each other rather than compete for supremacy. For example, a textured woven rug paired with a glossy smooth cabinet provides an interesting look that is not too bold or overwhelming.
Statement Pieces As Focal Points
Like an accessory completes an outfit, finishing extras complete a room. Consider striking pieces of artwork (or prints), intricately detailed chandeliers, well-placed mirrors on your wall with unique shapes and designs, or even a larger statement piece of furniture, such as an interestingly shaped designer sofa.
Items that stand out and are bold will catch the eye and be talking points, yet it is essential to keep balance (keeping everything in proportion) so that they do not overwhelm the room but complement the rest of the decor.
Lighting To Accentuate The Furniture
Finally, once your room is fully furnished with the latest fashionable trends, it is important to use different lighting options to alter the perspective. Ambient, accent, and task lighting can be placed strategically around the room to create a beautifully inviting atmosphere.
Opt for targeted illumination near seating areas using floor or table lamps, making it feel cosy and warm. Dimmable ceiling lights are ideal for creating different lighting conditions on the fly, allowing you to chop and change depending on your mood or activities.
Summary
If you are looking to change up the interior of your designer home with new pieces of furniture, the tips in this latest guide will help you on your journey. They will allow you to design an inviting, cosy, yet stylish home that is fashionable and straight out of a magazine.
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