Do you remember the dark, shiny leather sofas from the 80s? Try to put them out of your mind, we are way, way past that. Muted shades, bright coloured leather and antiqued leather have made big comeback in interiors. Here is a guide on how to introduce new-style leather into your home.
Layering texture
Mimosa Sofa and Artisan Chair
Layering colour and texture creates a rich tapestry of pattern, light and shade. Take one striking leather sofa, like this Mimosa button-backed sofa, and surround it with beautifully textured weaves and velvets and fabulous floral fabrics. Together they create this stunning, mullion-windowed garden room.
Keep it pale
Mimosa Snuggler chair
Proving that leather furniture doesn’t have to be heavy or imposing, this clay-coloured, snuggler chair will slot seamlessly into any room – it’s both homely and inviting. Paler shades of leather are bringing leather right up-to-date, colours such as Vintage Grey, Cotswold Buff and Shoreditch Tan.
Uniting leather and fabric
Leather in the living room has been a timeless choice for upholstery. This distressed leather sofa with fabric cushions and bright scatters is a vintage classic with a modern twist. The combination of gently-aged leather and richly-textured fabrics give the Armstrong collection a sophisticated look – equally at home in an eclectic modern setting, or a country home.
Modern dining
Solid oak dining table matched with contemporary cantilever dining chairs in steel and leather. Metro is a collection of sharply contrasting styles - a robust, solid oak table with clean geometric lines and a series of beautiful dining chairs, armchairs and bar stools, all based on the classic cantilever design conceived by the New Objectivity movement in early 20th century Europe. We think the paler colours of leather look great with the natural oak table.
Occasional inspiration
Artisan leather chair
Is there anything better than a timeworn chair that begs to be sat on? This classic Artisan armchair provides suits-all style and covetable comfort. Make your reading nook work day, or evening, with a well-placed lamp and a small side table for drinks. Like a fine wine, the leather will wear to become even more distinctive as it ages.
Work at home
Metro large armchair
Look beyond the standard office chair you find in your workplace, to a true modern classic that will stand the test of time. Warm walnut leather is a versatile choice for most interiors, working especially well if your home office has an antique wooden desk and is decorated in cool neutral tones. This beautiful contemporary armchair exudes character and style. A cantilever design taken straight from the modernist era of the early 20th century, the Metro large armchair is of the highest quality, in chrome and leather.
Add textural interest
Armstrong Ottoman £450
Top up on textural interest in the living room with this leather and fabric ottoman. There is so much detail here – from the striking kelim pattern and sewn leather seams to the antiqued brass dome-headed nails and turned feet. An elegant way to put up your feet or handy place to put the drinks tray - this striking upholstered footstool is a stylish but practical addition to any living room.
In the kitchen
Metro Bar Stool
Mulberry leather bar stools, warm-toned wood cabinets and granite worktops give this kitchen a very current look. This elegant bar stool, based on the design of the cantilever chair, first conceived in 1920s Europe, is the perfect accompaniment to a breakfast bar. With a stainless steel frame, the Metro bar stool is also available in an exciting choice of vibrant leather colours including lime, pistachio, and petrol blue. We love to add splash of colour!
So, you can see leather has come a long way from those shiny brown sofas, and is now a stunning addition of texture, comfort and colour that will enhance every room in your home. Our interior designers are full of ideas to help you choose the right piece for you.
