5 PIECES OF UNABASHEDLY OPULENT FURNITURE
by Omon Anenih-Mordi
Bespoke options can turn a beautiful home into a truly opulent one…
The humble sofa can be a thing of beauty, but for the unashamedly extravagant amongst us, sometimes a simple sofa just won’t do. When you’re furnishing your home with decadence in mind, thinking outside the box and exploring more exclusive, bespoke options can turn a beautiful home into a truly opulent one. If you’re looking for that perfect extravagant piece, why not let my five favorite items of luxury furniture inspire you?
- The Chaise Longue
Can you think of an item of furniture more elegant than a chaise longue? Long, curved and designed for coquettishly reclining on during the day, this sumptuous style of seating is practically oozing luxury. What could be more opulent than draping your gorgeous self on one of these effortlessly chic day beds?
If you’d like to include a chaise longue in your interior, there are a number of styles to consider. Classic, contemporary, minimalist, vintage – the look is entirely up to you. Just make sure you insist upon the finest upholstery and the most beautiful materials to create a truly opulent feel.
- The Four Poster
King size, queen size, super king size – when it comes to opulent beds, size doesn’t matter. Whether your mattress is bigger than your pool or you’re sleeping in a single, there’s something ultra luxurious about a four poster bed which is undeniably opulent.
Often the wealth of fabric is part of what makes a four poster so special. Reams of beautiful material scream indulgence, abundance, and romance, which makes investing in high-quality fabrics for your canopy and bedding essential to the traditional, opulent look.
If you favor a contemporary style, many modern four posters dispense with drapery completely, focusing instead on the form and shape of the design. This is also more appropriate if you suffer from asthma or allergies. Look for beautiful craftsmanship alongside a real sense of grandeur and balance to find a truly exquisite piece.
- The Coffee Table
You may be surprised by the coffee table’s appearance on this opulent list, but your coffee table is all-too-often the un-recognized star of your home. At the heart of your living room, coffee tables have become a central object; the perfect canvases for creating that opulent feel.
Many contemporary coffee table designs have a very sculptural feel. This literally turns the functional focal point of your living space into a piece of art. Look for seamless design in beautiful (and perhaps unexpected) materials to create an extravagant impact in your home.
- The Wingback Chair
The vintage feel of these elegantly proportioned chairs gives them a certain grandness that feels wonderfully opulent. I challenge you to sit in a beautiful example of one of these stunning pieces and not feel like the most important person in the room. Beautiful upholstery is essential to a truly stunning wingback, so make sure you choose a gorgeous fabric and use experienced professionals, particularly if you are having a bespoke one made.
Personally, I love the look of a bold modern print on the old-fashioned silhouette of a traditional wingback chair. But whether you go contemporary or classic, the wingback makes an opulent addition to any room.
- The Freestanding Bath
A bath may not qualify as “furniture”, but there’s no way I could talk about opulence and not mention freestanding baths. The key to a beautiful bathroom is indulgence, and there is nothing more indulgent than a long, hot soak in a decadent bath. A stunning centre point to a truly opulent bathroom.
For me, I love the look of a classically proportioned tub, clad in a stunning modern material. For lovers of modernity or traditional elegance, contemporary and classic styles are all equally glamorous! Go on indulge yourself.
…….Culled from tw December 2014 Edition.
