Shabby chic is in

With space at a premium in most homes these days, furniture is adapting by decreasing in size

We may now be slowly gravitating towards a hybrid work culture, but no one’s willing at all to give up the cosy factor of the home.

The home truly turned haven amid the pandemic, with most of us spending all our time locked in. This led us to seriously rethink the design and décor of our rooms and spaces, and identify what could be done to up the comfort and style factor. Apart from changing up the linen, furnishings, and artifacts, people are looking at big-ticket changes like furniture to ensure that staying in is the new going out.

If your furniture isn’t fabulous, chances are your home isn’t too. We clue you in on what’s trending in the world of furniture these days.

Small is big. With space at a premium in most homes these days, furniture is adapting by decreasing in size. Tight, compact furniture means you can welcome uncluttered rooms and open spaces. Instead of overdosing on the huge sofa sets, bring in Scandi-style sculptured pieces. As comfy, less space-eating!

Multi is magical. Not too long ago, multifunctional meant you were cutting corners. Today a piece of furniture that combines many functions — is it a coffee table, storage bin or a chair? — is extremely practical and good to have, especially for smaller homes. Millennials setting up their first home or renting, and young families swear by them.

Glamour is great. Furniture pieces went extremely streamlined a while back (conforming to the modern minimalistic look), but with economies regaining strength glamorous furniture is making a comeback. Say hello to opulent furniture, excessive details, and plush lavishness.

Shabby chic is in. This style brings together the appeal of the aged and the beauty of imperfections to make space for simple comfortable living. When it comes to furniture, the older and shabbier, the better. Think distressed wood, faded chintzes and interesting patinas. Old is actually gold!