Revitalizing Neutrals: The cutting-edge textile innovation reviving the trend of Ivory home décor
In the realm of interior design, the humble cream sofa has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to the advent of performance fabrics. These hardwearing, water-resistant, and stain-resistant materials have made cream sofas less high maintenance and more popular for indoor furniture.
This shift in preference is not solely due to the durability of these fabrics but also the evolving landscape of relaxation areas in modern homes. The increased size of kitchens has led to a significant change, with family rooms becoming more common and formal sitting rooms less frequently used.
Giles Kime, a contributor for The Telegraph's Homes & Gardens section, offers insights into this reinvention of cottage interiors in a recent article published on our platform's Decanter Magazine. The article presents new ideas to refresh home interiors, featuring the thoughts of Britain's best interiors experts.
Pale upholstery, such as cream, was popularized in Britain in the mid-20th century by decorator Syrie Maugham and in the US by decorator Billy Baldwin. Today, these sofas are often seen as glamorous, despite their susceptibility to stains. However, for the fastidious, the advantage of upholstery that shows dirt is that it can be easily cleaned.
The use of removable slip covers for indoor furniture made from performance fabric further reduces the potential ruinous nature of cream sofas. This practical solution ensures that these sofas, even when used infrequently in formal sitting rooms, remain pristine and stylish.
The first issue of the influential magazine The World of Interiors, launched in 1981, did not focus on practical advice but rather on showcasing exotic and inspiring interiors. The cover of the first issue, designed by Veere Grenney, featured the immaculate cream sofas in the sitting room of interior designer Anouska Hempel.
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