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Tips to choose furniture for your home – you’ll love forever

Tips to choose furniture for your home – you’ll love forever

Let’s be real: choosing furniture for your home is stressful. Exciting, yes. But stressful. Our homes are our places of refuge and we take pride in how they look. Nailing down the look can be a little overwhelming.

If you’ve caught yourself in the Pinterest scrolling death-spiral, you’re not alone. Are you a minimalist? A bohemian? A mid-century modernist? None of the above!? It can be tough to know what term defines your style.

Here’s the good news: there’s no wrong way to design a home. But direction helps. Here are our best tips to tap into your inner stylist and make your space the Insta-worthy palace of your dreams.

Durability 

The greatest recommendation in choosing furniture is of course its durability. While it may seem attractive and easier to purchase cheaper, you need years not months out of this purchase. Consider what the unit might need to withstand e.g. rowdy digsmates, messy children, unruly pets. Can it handle all that will be thrown at it? 

 

Personality

While setting out to achieve a certain aesthetic, a furniture buyer must remember to stay true to his/her personal taste. While it is good to take inspiration from online influence, ultimately stay true to what you like, as your furniture choices say a lot about you and will reflect you to all that come into your space.

 

Timeless Style 

In choosing furniture, be wary of buying what is currently on trend. What may seem trendy today may be forgotten tomorrow. A trend of neon, pop-colour sofas today may look like a disco train-wreck tomorrow. A fragile, delicate setup today may prove inappropriate when children enter the home. It is wise to invest in furniture that transcends time and seasons but with little effort can be jazzed up down the line, if need be. 

Measure your room space

One mistake that many buyers make is falling in love and purchasing the furniture without actually knowing if it will fit comfortably in their room space. Measure the available space that you will designate the furniture to and take a measuring tape with you to the store… 

 

Leather Touches

Leather is a popular couch upholstery material simply because it’s so easy to style. It’s the perfect neutral backdrop to whatever prints, rugs or patterns you accessorize your space with while taking on its own unique worn qualities. The mid-century charmer Mozart Chesterfield Sofa is our bestselling couch and takes on its own colour variations, wrinkles, and creases over time. Accents like the Boabab leather ottoman are another great way to dip your toes into the luxurious world of fine leather goods.

There are infinite directions you can take when choosing furniture for your home. A word to the wise: keeping a few easy guidelines in mind when picking your articles, whether online or in person, will make your experience more empowering than exhausting. Don’t know your anilines from grains? Check out our post to brush up on your leather lingo — and find your perfect leather. With that, go forth and get designing!

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How to create a comfortable office space this new year

Creating a Comfortable Office Space to power through the new year

Something that is often overlooked is a comfortable office space, however, being at ease means being more productive. In the corporate world, it is believed that stiff office settings are the way to go as it keeps you alert. We believe that your workspace should be somewhere you can move around and find comfort in all the corners of your office. Whether you are working in a private office or within a larger team space, here are some ways you can create a formal yet comfortable office space.

Office Aesthetics

An office with order is always more efficient, and that goes for all aspects of the business. Creating a workspace with harmony encourages focus and dedication. Choosing the right colours, decor and furnishing can have an immense impact on your efficiency in the workplace. Create a space that is pleasing to the eye and has an ambience of home rather than institutional. This will make you feel comfortable at work and more likely to put in dedicated time.

 

The Power Seat

You work hard, put in all the extra effort and you most definitely do not back down from a challenge. You deserve to be in the power seat and be seen as a force to be reckoned with. A fantastic way to keep yourself upright is to have an office chair that is both rigid in form and comfortable in design.

 

The Formal Sofa

Similar to an office chair or a well placed occasional chair, a formal sofa is a wonderful addition to any workspace. A sofa can create a relaxed environment within an open office space. Upholstering sofas in your corporate colours to and image also creates a balance between formal and casual, professional enough to seat clients and comfortable enough for you or your staff to enjoy daily.

 

Add Some Personality

Personal touches is what makes your home your own, similarly adding touches like photos, souvenirs and decor items can personalise your office. Adding personal touches to your workspace is a wonderful way to make it feel less formal or rigid. Consider placing items or messages that inspire you within sight. Furthermore, create an inspiration board that contains images of what you aim to achieve – this is a wonderful way to keep you focused.

 

The Growth of Nature

Bring the natural world into your office with plants, fresh flowers, unique stones or even an aquarium filled with colourful fish. A delightful touch of nature brings freshness into your office that symbolises growth, renewal and prosperity – all aspects needed in your business.

 

Creating a comfortable office space is necessary to be productive and succeed in your work. Having a place where you can focus and dedicate time effectively will boost your results and ultimately your mindset.

Explore our range of leather office furniture and create an efficient workspace.

 

 

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Have you ever dreamed of having a lush and modern sofa for your home? 

Well, now we have the perfect opportunity for you!

 

Born Furniture specializes in 100% genuine leather furniture especially Chesterfield sofas. Born Furniture is proud to have the largest Chesterfield range in Africa, however, our range goes far beyond just chesterfields. Especially with our ultra-modern, Svensonn Sofa design. This Scandinavian-style sofa embodies simplicity, minimalism and functionality all in one.

 

This modern sofa is upholstered with FibreGuard Fabric that is stain-resistant and long-lasting, and the added bonus it is so easy to clean! The stain-resistant technology of FibreGuard Fabric means that you can spill almost anything on your sofa including red wine, coffee and even mud and you just clean it with water and soap. To find out more on how to clean FibreGuard read here.

 

We have partnered with Home Fabrics and FibreGuard to give you the chance to win a Scandinavian-style sofa for your home. 

 

All you have to do to be in the draw is to follow these easy steps:

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    Born Furniture
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  5. Answer the question on FibreGuard Fabric on our Facebook page
    How do you clean FibreGuard Fabric?

 

To even better your chances of winning:

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  2. Use the following hashtags:
    #FibreGuard #HomeFabricSA #BornFurniture #Competition

 

Visit your nearest Home Fabrics or Born Furniture Showroom for more information on how to enter. Find the nearest showroom to you: Home Fabrics and Born Furniture.

 

Originally, the winner would be announced at our exhibition and on our social media platforms on 31 October 2019. However, we have decided to extend the competition to Monday, 4 November at 4pm. Whereafter the winner will be announced at 5pm that afternoon. A hand over event will also take place*.

 

* Date to be confirmed.

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2019 Spring Home Decor Trends

2019 Spring Home Decor Trends 

We’re so excited for this year’s Spring Home Decor Trends! It’s time to get your home ready for the new season, therefore we have put together a list of tried and tested spring home updates. From the expected colours and florals to fresh textiles to fresh coats of paint, here’s everything you should consider as you look to make your home feel anew this season.

 

Bright and Bold

Now is the time to put away all the dark wintery colours. Spring is all about sunny, vibrant colours to reflect new life and freshness. Keep your spring home decor colour palette light and airy with the additions of pale and vibrant hues of blue, green, yellow, orange and pink. Use colourful items to create a hive of happy explosive colour. If you don’t want to go all out you can still use bold colour accessories to brighten your space.

Lighter Textures

Heading into the warmer season there is no need for heavy woollen throws and scatter cushions. Replace your winter furnishings with beautiful patterns and pastels that brings the essence of spring into your home. 

Fresh Flowers

The season for new blossoms is here and no home is complete without fresh-cut flowers. Fill a vase full of energizing spring flowers from daffodils to tulips or even orchids. Not only will it bring the spring feeling into your home, but it will also leave your home smelling beautifully fresh.

Natural Materials

The nature around us is slowly starting to grow and come back to life, embrace this by using natural materials and textures in your home. Use woods, rattan, wicker and other organic materials in your home. Even by using light woody tones in your home will be pleasing to the eye. 

Wanderlust Patterns

Ethnic and tribal-inspired patterns are one of the biggest design trends for 2019. Theses patterns evoke a sense of upbeat, new, cool and wanderlust vibes. From small, symmetrical ethnic prints, to big, bold, impactful patterns, you can choose light, colours or even darker colours if all the brightness of spring home decor trends is getting a bit much for you.

Plant Life

Plants are the epitome of spring – they bring a room to life in a way that other decorative accessories and home furnishings just can’t. Choose plants with light green and yellow foliage to add to the light and lively feel you are trying to achieve with these spring home decor trends 2019. You will see your home will begin to feel like a springtime haven in no time.

Botanical Prints

If the hassle of real-life plants is daunting to you, then botanical prints will be a wonderful solution for you. Botanical prints will add a vibrancy to any room of the house. You can place it as an artwork on your wall or have a scatter cushion with botanical printed fabric.

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Reference: Designers Guild

 

Spring is most certainly in the air and you can bring the new season into your home with our Refreshing Spring Collection. This spring we dare you to try something new. Be brave. Be bold. And don’t forget to share your Spring creations with us.

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S is for Spring

S is for Spring

From leafy greens to emerald hues… green is the ultimate colour of harmony. We are so thrilled that the powerful green was part of the Pantone Trends list for Spring, with colours like Lime Punch, Sailor Blue and of course our favourite, Ultra Violet. If there is one colour to play with in all its possible shades, right through spring into summer, it would be green.

Allow us to introduce you to our Refreshing Spring Collection. Pedro Calderon de la Barca once said: “Green is the prime colour of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises”. We fully agree as green is truly a colour of calmness, relaxation and renewal. And what better time to renew your home than spring?

The best thing about using green in your spring home interior is that it looks good, is flattering and brings new life to your space. Darker hues paired with metallic accents adds the glossy and opulent finishes your room needs.

Although some of the pieces in our collection might seem unusual or new to you, we want to encourage you to try something new. A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there. The magic happens outside your comfort zone..

So without further adieu our Refreshing Spring Collection:

Zinio Contemporary Chair: Contemporary Chairs are an essential part of any home, and can transform your everyday space from classic to chic in a flash. This season we are spoiling you with our versatile Zinio Chair that can be used in any living space. Whether you are looking to refresh your work space, brighten your bedroom or add extra seating space in your lounge – the Zinio dressed in a spring inspired pattern will be the ultimate finishing touch.born furniture zinio chair

 

Boston Classic Couch:  This Spring the Boston is certainly proving to be the seat of choice. This classic couch is a key piece if you want to play with layering and proportioning and looks great when paired with elegant and delightful scatters. The interesting design takes the piece up a notch and regardless of your space you can create an inviting ambience.

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Sheko Rainbow Carpet: Texture is a big thing this season! Textiles take a playful role with lots of embellishments, raw edges and appliqué details – all irresistible to the touch. Therefore, the Sheko Rainbow Carpet with its texture detail and beautiful geometric pattern is undeniably a must have for your home decor this Spring.

Sheko Rainbow carpet

Maximus Contemporary Chesterfield: Glam dark woods are on trend this Spring, and what better way to incorporate it in your home than with contemporary furniture. The Maximus Contemporary Chesterfield combines the traditional tufted chesterfield with an exposed wood back. This contemporary Chesterfield provides a new take on modern luxury and is a refreshing sight – perfect for the new season. And upholstered in our Signature Emerald Green Leather the Maximus will surely add to your delightful ambience!

Floral Art Work: As mother nature changes season, she puts the more subdued colours of winter behind her and turns to the bright colours of spring. A true delight from phenomenal artist Koos van der Lende is the beautiful portrait with a lavish red colour to bring the Spring Blossom into your home.

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Spring is most certainly in the air and you can bring the new season into your home with our Refreshing Spring Collection. This spring we dare you to try something new. Be brave. Be bold. And don’t forget to share your Spring creations with us.

The Born Team

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Small Chesterfield Sofa for small spaces

Small Chesterfield Sofa for small spaces

There’s something intrinsically luxurious and old fashioned about a chesterfield. All that tufting! Those curved arms! There’s just so much to love, which is probably why the chesterfield has remained a furniture classic decade after decade. However, this bulky piece are sometimes avoided due to the oversize nature.

Have a small living room? Not a problem! We at Born Furniture believe size matters. Therefore, we have handcrafted a selection of small leather chesterfield sofas for your tiny corners. Our collection of tufted small sofas are compact, yet they retain their generous seats. With super soft foam and leather or fabric upholstery, these humble chesterfield sofas will be among the most comfortable you have ever sat on, just in time for the cold season!

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A light yellow hue love seat adds a fresh twist to the classic chesterfield style. Our Fascination Loveseat is small in size but oozes with comfort!

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Express your exquisite sense of style and taste with this classic tufted chesterfield sofa.
The Chi Loveseat showcases rolled arms, soft linen blend upholstery and firm yet comfortable foam padding, this beautiful sofa will provide plenty of support for entertaining and relaxation. The vintage styling, modern weathered wood legs and 2 cushion design enables you to make a statement even though you have a small space.

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Ashby is a love seat that begs to be curled up on. Perfect for small-space living areas, this compact sofa boasts a button-tufted seat and back.  This small chesterfield upholstered in a Born leather is a versatile piece that will be a welcoming addition to your home this winter.

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The
Queen Ann love seat is the epitome of chic sophistication. Beautiful, simplistic lines and button-tufted back will soil you in high style and comfort. So whether you’re looking for a stylish addition to your lounge, this is a small chesterfield that you’re going to love for years to come.

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With its beautifully tufted back and seat the
Born Love Seat invites you to take a seat to snuggle up and get cozy in style. The retro-inspired design is always in fashion, so indulge in comfort that you will adore for years to come.

What do you think of our small sofa collection? Need some more small chesterfield inspirations, have a look at our Loveseat Inspiration Pinterest Board.

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