Luxury Fabric Specialist Kobe tell us their Trend Predictions
David Harris, MD of Kobe UK, takes a look at transforming interiors from boring to breath-taking with some of the latest fabrics and trends for the coming season.
For designers who like to explore their creative boundaries, new 100% natural, curtain and upholstery fabrics, suitable for both domestic and contract use, in vibrant colours and designs are ready to take-off for 2017.
Latest trends include collections where each fabric has an individual identity. This season’s lavish mix of innovative textiles will feature sumptuous velvet, woven jacquard, cool cotton and soft satin appearance. A palette of rich deep and softly nostalgic tones will complement geometric, floral, paisley and botanical patterns.
To kick-start the new year, Kobe has put together its Boutique collection of soft furnishings fabrics where vivid colours and unique creations are the highlights of this exclusive range. Together with Enchanted, a stunning collection of luxurious 100% flame retardant fabrics, perfect for contract window décor.
Always in vogue are florals and Kobe’s Clemence is on trend featuring a multi-layered beautiful floral pattern on a subtle satin base and can be used for both curtains and upholstery.
A timeless classic for any season is stunning paisley. Kobe’s Adore is woven with a range of vibrant coloured matt and shiny yarns creating a multi-dimensional effect on the damask pattern.
This year’s trends will also be a balance between contemporary and traditional, with woven jacquards with a smooth, supple feel and a palette of rich striking tones and neutrals.
Making an even bigger impact in 2017 will be room highs, the stylish, extra wide fabrics for window décor. More than 300cm high with the pattern printed or woven horizontally, these fabrics make matching patterns and sewing seams a thing of the past. Ariane room-high curtain fabric, woven with a creative mix of multi-coloured yarns, creates a modern twist to a tapestry style. With an extra high width of 310cm it makes a striking seamless drape from ceiling to floor.
Whatever the design and style, it’s always exciting to create something new. With Kobe’s collections there is a sumptuous mix of curtain and upholstery fabrics ranging from art and craft inspired woven jacquards to modern printed cool cottons, using a blend of rich velvets and soft satins for those searching for interior inspiration.