How to decorate in 2020
Explore how Home Fabrics can aid in adapting interiors to these evolving needs,
as highlighted by leading designers.
Our homes are now, more than ever before, our space and sanctuary. They are where we hide and wait, work and play, sleep and exercise, dream and plan. So what does that mean for interiors & how can Home Fabrics help?
We are already seeing that leading interior designers are forecasting changes that will be incorporated into interiors as we adapt to the new-normal, brought on by COVID19.
Creating safe spaces
A safe and cozy spot to escape daily news updates, or take a break from work, such as a small reading corner creates small, safe places for yourself. Use soft practical fabrics in a palate that you love. Inviting and comfortable fabrics like monsieur from FibreGuard can achieve this, layering the space with soft comfortable scatters in various colours and textures.
WFH
This is something we’ve all had to get used to. If you have a home office, you can spruce it up by adding a fresh wallpaper. This will bring a new energy to the space and give you a professional background for your Zoom meetings.
Our vast wallpaper offerings at Home Fabrics will give you plenty of choice. In particular, our COVERS range is well priced and also practical, as they can be sponged clean.
Close schemes
Rather that big open plan areas, interior designers can help you add some walls to give division for privacy and adaptable work spaces for the kids to home school comfortably. Or, for a quieter spot for your work meetings.
Home hygiene
We’re all thinking of ways to keep our spaces more hygienic. One option is air purifiers and germ resistant materials. Our FibreGuard PRO ranges is one solution, as they are antimicrobial and antibacterial. An antimicrobial fabric is any textile that offers protection against bacteria - mold, mildew and other hazardous microbes. This material is added to the yarn/fibres during the weaving process which then wards off bacteria, warding off the growth of bacteria on the fabric in the event of coughing, sneezing and unforeseen fabric contact. On top of this, they also have FibreGuard, which means household dirt is easily cleaned off. An added benefit of using fabrics from Home Fabrics is the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 guarantee, which means no harmful chemicals were used in the manufacturing process, so they are safe for your family including pets.
New spaces for new functions
We may start to see in inclusion of a spot in your home for package drop offs. Where your online purchases are dropped off outside the home and packaging can be removed to avoid bringing contamination into the home. Extra storage spaces for groceries to limit your number of shop visits may also be a new part of the design planning process.
A little bit of greenery
Vertical gardens and indoor plants help to reduces stress and improve air quality. This is a welcomed inclusion into any interior as time outdoors may be limited. A fun addition to your interior could be a “greenery” themed wallpaper for example Osborne and Little Green wall.
Less is more and local is lekker
Local design and craftsmanship may finally get a renewed appreciation. With so many talented furniture designers and manufacturers in South Africa who needs mass-produced imports. Home Fabrics has increased our stock holdings for quicker turnaround times out of our JHB warehouse.
With minor changes, and some creative thinking, incorporating a few of these trends, you can transform your home into a functional, safe and happy space for the entire family.
Have fun.
