What’s Trending: Tones and Textures

Terrace Floors + Furnishings give us the lowdown on how to get our space looking and feeling cosy this season.

Muted tones and plenty of texture make for warm and inviting interiors as the cooler weather hits. Here are just some of the pieces you can find at Terrace Floors + Furnishings’ Eastwood showroom to help you achieve the ultimate cosy vibes.

Combine Warmth and Texture

The sky may be grey, but it’s all about the rebirth of warm colour palettes this season. Think warm whites, soothing taupes, and rich, earthy tones.

Pair earthy colours with layers of richly textured fabrics to add another dimension to your home. The use of complex textures and a multitude of materials in any room adds both a visual and physical warmth to the space.

The Armadillo Winnow rug, shown here, offers the perfect level of tactility and softness with its crosshatch weave and thick wool pile, while the L&M Home Palermo Rectangle Cushion (see Steal the Style below) will add another layer of comfort to your sofa or bed. Woven on a traditional handloom in the finest European linen, the handmade nature of this textured design means each piece is totally unique.

Mix Old with New

From the resurgence of fully curved sofas to more subtle details like rounded or sloped chair arms, chair backs, and tables, rounded shapes soften a space and create flow. The Ethnicraft Barrow Lounge Chair is a perfect example of this. It’s the time of year to cosy up with a good book, so pick one off the bookshelf and sink into this beautifully comfy, vintage-style chair inspired by the 50s. Add the GlobeWest Axel Bench Seat (see below) with its rounded bolster pillows for a contemporary – and even comfier – look and feel to your home.

Black is back

The easiest way to play with modern pieces and to make statement pieces pop is by adding a black accent piece to your space. For example, the Ethnicraft Black Bok Side Table (left) allows you to start small, and it works well in compact spaces which can easily be overwhelmed by too much black. The Ethnicraft Blackbird Sideboard is another great addition as it’s sleek oak and black finish can easily adapt to a range of interior styles, from modern to mid-century. Try teaming it with the GlobeWest Lorne Canopy lamp to bring even more cosy warmth and a soft glow to your interior.

Terrace Floors + Furnishings’ tip is to invest in a single piece of black furniture and decide how you like it before you add more black to your home decor. If you love the look, you can add a single black accent piece to every room in your house — the colour will become a thread that ties all your rooms together. And because black is a neutral, it pairs well with a variety of colour schemes, particularly alongside neutrals like olive green, taupe and other earthy colours.

STEAL THE STYLE

1. Ethnicraft Barrow Lounge Chair, $1540; 2. GlobeWest Lorne Canopy Table Lamp, $380; 3. GlobeWest Axel Bench Seat, $1605; 4. Ethnicraft Black Bok Side Table, $795; 5. Armadillo Winnow Rug, from $1350; 6. Ethnicraft Oak Blackbird Sideboard, $4305; 7. L&M Home Palermo Rectangle Cushion, $110

Terrace Floors + Furnishings
51 Glen Osmond Rd, Eastwood
terracefloors.com.au
@terracefloors

Loafing Around: The Trending Shoe This Season

Loafers are taking a huge step ahead of the humble heel, ballet flat and boot as the footwear of choice this season.

From classic preppy Penny loafers to designs with tassels, buckles and all the bits and bobs, this shoe staple has evolved over the years. So, quit loafing around and find a style that fits.

1. The Chunky One

The chunky loafer gets bonus points for comfort and coolness. Not only does the thick, padded sole protect the balls of your feet, the chunky exterior means you’ve got a bit of extra height to elevate your look. They’re also lightweight, so they won’t slow your stride.

Loafers We Love: We’re loving this chunky, platform loafer from Adelaide’s Cherri Bellini – it puts the cherry on the top (or bottom) of our autumn wardrobes. The ultra-lightweight sole makes this pair the perfect pick for every day, while the vibrant patent wine colour dresses up an outfit.

Chunky red wine patent loafer.

Shop The Style: ARMANI PASCUCCI PATENT LOAFER

2. The Embellished Ensemble

Forget jewellery; loafers with embellishments easily add a statement to any outfit. Whether pairing it with a casual tee and jeans or adding a bit of understated elegance to a work blazer and tailored pants, the embellished loafer gives oomph to a paired down look.

Loafers We Love: This loafer wins double points for chunkiness and shininess – the fringe detailing, and classic gold hardware complete the look.

Tan, chunky loafer with gold buckle and tassels.

Shop The Style: RUTH PASCUCCI FRINGED LOAFER

3. The Versatile One

Back in the early 1800s, gentlemen apparently wore smoking slippers if they wanted to excuse themselves for a smoke. While we don’t think you should go out and buy a packet of cigarettes any time soon, we do think every shoe collection needs a pair of these loafers. Not only are they considered one of the most comfortable loafers, they’re also the most versatile.

Loafers We Love: Cherri Bellini’s most popular smoking slippers brings us a lot of joy. Aptly named ‘Joy’, this sophisticated loafer is a woven, soft suede leather with a piping finish. It’s the perfect fit when you need to get your steps up in style, and they literally go with anything – pants, dresses, skirts, you name it.

Woven tan smoking slipper, loafer.

Shop The Style: JOY PASCUCCI SUEDE GRANDPA SMOKING SLIPPER

4. Stepping Away From Classic Colours

Brown and black will always be traditional loafer colours, but we’re all about adding some colour to our winter wardrobe.

Loafers We Love: This lovely, lilac loafer is a subtle shade that’ll make any outfit pop, plus the square-toe finish is a nice point-of-difference from other loafer shapes.

Shop The Style: SAM PASCUCCI LILAC LOAFER

Cherri Bellini shoes are designed right here in Adelaide and made in Tuscany, Italy.

Cherri Bellini
55 Belair Road, Kingswood
08 8232 2829
@cherribellini
cherribellini.com