boucle – The Interiors Addict

Interior trend: Boucle is the perfect antidote to minimalist interiors

Interior design trends are always fascinating because, like every aspect of culture, they don’t exist in a vacuum. Take our current obsession with boucle for example. Coco Chanel’s favourite fabric, boucle translates to ‘yarn with a looped or curled ply’ and it offers just the right amount of cosiness in these uncertain times. It also happens to be a fabulous complement to modern minimalist house design.

Life Interiors boucle collection: From the gorgeous Monet ottoman ($395) to the Monet armchair ($945) and Blake dining chair ($345), Life Interiors has certainly embraced (and nailed) the boucle trend.

McMullin & Co. curved boucle bedhead: A statement design, it’s the asymmetrical curve that caught our eye with this unique bedhead. From $1299.

James Said Palla large boucle cream pillow: Inspired by vintage Berber textiles, this round ball cushion provides a great way to dabble in the trend. $200.

Brosa Seta four seater sofa with chaise: Generously proportioned, this sofa is available in a variety of fabrics but the ‘Pavilion’ bouclé option has a lovely exaggerated texture and a soft woolly look. $1999.

Adairs Home Republic Bree coconut boucle quilt cover: Available in this gorgeous off-white colour and mustard too, this set is perfect for layering up the bed in the cooler months. From $159.99.

Milana fabric lounge chair in ivory boucle: Elegant curves and minimalist lines make this mid-century inspired occasional chair a talking point. $780.

Kmart boucle ottoman: Even Kmart has jumped on the boucle bandwagon with this compact little number. $29.

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Every cushion you need from one online store

During the first Melbourne lockdown, the two founders of Hommey were moving house, when they noticed that there was nowhere to easily choose from a large range of quality, affordable pillows online. They decided to fill the gap by creating their cushion brand.

“Our goal is to position ourselves as the one-stop cushion shop,” says Hommey’s Justin Kestelman, “all without the premium price tag.”

Hommey offers dozens of colours, shapes and fabric options, ranging from bright yellow boucle to natural linen.

“What makes us even more unique is our quality of inner cushion,” he adds, explaining that the process of creating it took three months and nearly 30 prototypes! The end result is a unique blend of down and hollow fibres that promises to hold its shape. “Nobody wants a pancake cushion!”

Knowing some people are nervous to buy online, they offer 30-day returns if you’re not happy with your choice. And if you’re one of many people who struggle to put cushion combos together, you can even opt for one of their packs, like the one below.

“Since launching in December 2020, we’ve had amazing traction here in Australia and have just launched into New Zealand,” Justin says. “We are exploring the UK and USA as we speak.

“In short, we’re making cushions cool, desirable, relatable and slightly aspirational.”

See for yourself and shop online.

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