How To Choose Furniture According to Professional Furniture Designers
Whether you’re hustling 9 to 5 at the office and need a comfortable abode to come back to, or if your house serves double duty as an office if you’re working from home –– curating the perfect space through interior design requires a lot of thought and every piece of furniture can add to the feel of a room.
Choosing key pieces can really define a space, so we consulted Fuku Studio about certain factors to consider when choosing furniture for your home. Fuku Studio is a home-grown designer furniture brand steeped in tradition and modern technology. Their furniture is proudly made in Malaysia, and their new Kayu Collection embodies the minimalistic aesthetic and utilises modern designs with a twist of Asian elements.
Curves
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It’s all about the curves, baby. Our brains are drawn to circular forms and curved lines which are associated with safety and calm. Furthermore, mixing cleaned lines with curved silhouettes creates tension and drama. Curved arched doorways are also very trendy right now and can be seen at many Instagram-worthy cafes.
This design can look high-end without the accompanying price tag. It offsets the boxy dimensions of a room and gives the eye a natural place to rest, creating a ‘zen’ space. Curved edges can even make a simple side table go from boring to stylish.
Design and Comfort
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As we adjust to life in the ‘new normal’, people today tend to spend more time at home after the pandemic. This is why it’s important to look for items such as sofas that don't just look good, but also that are comfortable to relax in for a long period of time.
Also, keep in mind that furniture is something that is an investment that you’ll have to stick with for years, so choose wisely! If you have a cushy sofa, you’ll find yourself spending more time in the living room instead of being holed up in your bedroom. Why not choose a chair with rounded edges to create a cosy nook for reading or to sit back and relax with a glass of wine?
Warm Colour Palette
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Get inspiration from warm woody shades, gentle beige, and off-white colours of a sandy beach. These colours are easy to work with, naturally complement each other and unify the overall flow in any interior space. It also makes a room cosier and will help you to relax more easily. Instead of starting with a paint colour and buying furniture afterwards, start with the latter and choose a cool colour palette for the walls to balance it out.
Minimalist
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If you don’t have the luxury of an expansive home property: less is more. Too much clutter tends to make a place look small and the same goes for furniture with ‘busy’ designs such as too many colours and textures that have a lack of focus. Choose to focus on sleek clean designs instead. Robin Thicke may have sung about ‘Blurred Lines’ but stick to clean lines and natural materials when it comes to your furniture instead.
Visit Fuku Studio’s website here.
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