There’s a shift happening in upholstery design and it feels less like a trend and more like a return to what makes a room memorable.
After years of pared-back silhouettes and safe, singular fabrics, we’re seeing renewed appreciation for furniture with more detail and personality, pieces that communicate a distinct point of view.
Traditional frames are finding new relevance through thoughtful customization: a familiar roll arm outlined in contrast welting, a tailored chair softened with a banded or pleated skirt, or a classic silhouette made unexpected through the placement of two coordinating fabrics. Even the smallest decisions - decorative tape, nailhead trim, a contrast flange, a painted leg, or piping pulled from an entirely different textile - can transform a piece.
Pattern is becoming more playful, too. Rather than asking one fabric to do all the work, we love mixing prints and textures across a single piece: a patterned body with a contrasting inside back, an accent textile along the welt, or a statement fabric reserved for the place it will have the most impact. These details give upholstery the layered quality of something collected over time.
At Sugarwood Interiors, this is where custom upholstery becomes especially exciting. Our designers can help you choose the frame, fabrics, finishes, trims and construction details that make a piece entirely your own; balancing traditional craftsmanship with a fresh, livable perspective.
Because sometimes the difference between a beautiful chair and your beautiful chair is all in the details.