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6 Ways to Use Suede In Your Decor
Suede is stylish, it's decadent and adds an instant wow factor into a space. Here are ways to bring suede into your home
Opulent, neat and warm, suede is great for a classy look in the house. Suede is a type of natural leather, which has a soft and fibrous touch. Besides high-quality fashion accessories, this rich material is used for cushion covers, upholstery and much more. Microsuede and faux suede are synthetic forms of the same. In this article, we explore the different ways of using suede in the home.
You can also go for a dual or multiple colour scheme with suede upholstery for couches and sofas.
Tip: Use a suede brush or a terrycloth towel to clean the suede upholstery at least once a week.
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Tip: Use a suede brush or a terrycloth towel to clean the suede upholstery at least once a week.
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3. …and the footboard too
Padded footboards are a clever way to prevent injuries. Since suede is firmer than fabric, it gives a smoother clean-lined finish to the footboard. In this image, the complementing tufted headboard and plain footboard with whipstitched panels effortlessly imparts sophistication.
Tip: Use a darker shade for the headboard and footboard, as it better conceals minor smudging and marks.
Padded footboards are a clever way to prevent injuries. Since suede is firmer than fabric, it gives a smoother clean-lined finish to the footboard. In this image, the complementing tufted headboard and plain footboard with whipstitched panels effortlessly imparts sophistication.
Tip: Use a darker shade for the headboard and footboard, as it better conceals minor smudging and marks.
4. For curtains
The naturally thick suede is a sensible curtain choice for cold climates – it helps block draughts and keep heat in. It is also an excellent choice for blackout curtains. You can try microsuede or ultrasuede for tropical climates like India, which are faux suede and lighter in weight and will work even during the warmer seasons. Ultrasuede is made of intermeshed fibre and has an uncanny resemblance to suede, replicating its texture and feel.
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The naturally thick suede is a sensible curtain choice for cold climates – it helps block draughts and keep heat in. It is also an excellent choice for blackout curtains. You can try microsuede or ultrasuede for tropical climates like India, which are faux suede and lighter in weight and will work even during the warmer seasons. Ultrasuede is made of intermeshed fibre and has an uncanny resemblance to suede, replicating its texture and feel.
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5. As a wall accent
Available in solid tones, prints and textures, suede is also a versatile material for wall decor. You can create a dedicated bed zone by upholstering the entire wall, as shown here, or cover just a part of it.
Tip: Contact with skin and hair can lead to stains on the headboard. Dab some baby powder or spray a fabric cleanser on the stained areas and blot with a clean cloth to get rid of the marks.
Available in solid tones, prints and textures, suede is also a versatile material for wall decor. You can create a dedicated bed zone by upholstering the entire wall, as shown here, or cover just a part of it.
Tip: Contact with skin and hair can lead to stains on the headboard. Dab some baby powder or spray a fabric cleanser on the stained areas and blot with a clean cloth to get rid of the marks.
Take a cue from this image where suede is used as a piece of wall art. The red-and-white border around a deep-beige square demarcates the bed space and injects a touch of colour, complemented by the bedspread.
6. For cushion covers
A subtle way to introduce suede in your home’s interiors is with cushion covers. Show off suede’s playful side with quilted patterns and punchy hues or stick to classy solids. In this image, the rich purple cushion covers tie the colour scheme cohesively and give the grey couch a little pop of colour.
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Have you tried other ways of bringing suede into your home? Share your pictures and ideas in Comments below
A subtle way to introduce suede in your home’s interiors is with cushion covers. Show off suede’s playful side with quilted patterns and punchy hues or stick to classy solids. In this image, the rich purple cushion covers tie the colour scheme cohesively and give the grey couch a little pop of colour.
Read more:
Which Sofa Upholstery is Better: Fabric or Leather?
Tell us:
Have you tried other ways of bringing suede into your home? Share your pictures and ideas in Comments below
Soft suede upholstery has an opulent finish and works well with both modern and classic sofa and chair designs. Colour choices range from natural camels and browns to bolder and funkier hues. I love how the eye-catching rust colour gives these modern armchairs a lift.
Tip: Watch out for spills. Wetness can damage the texture of suede, making it stiff and brittle. Keep a clean sponge handy to sop up water or other liquids. Don’t scrub, as this can damage the fabric.