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Welcome...
to the seventh installment of the Plush Style File: your {new} source of inspiration for the latest in home furnishings and styling.
Time for a Spring Clean?
Now that we are all starting to come out of Winter hibernation, there has never been a better time for a clean out and home refresh! Out with the old, faded and mouldy and in with the new, bright and clean!
At Plush we've been doing the same thing – bringing in fresh new products and sprucing up our stores for the new season. If you haven't dropped into your closest Plush store, we'd love you to visit us and take a look at our newest, shiniest and brightest sofas and decorator accessories.
The quickest way by far to update the look of your home is to add some fresh new accessories and soft furnishings in a beautiful Spring-inspired palette! Our Sofa Boutique Decorator Accessories such as cushion, ottomans and chairs come in an almost endless variety of fabrics from bright block colours (think daffodil yellow for Spring) through to lush florals and patterns (see below). It is your chance to bring a little bit of nature inside your home and create that perfect outdoor/indoor fusion for the coming summer months.
Do you struggle to find convenient storage spaces in your home?
In many homes, storage space is at a premium, particularly in apartments and townhouses and for those people with children. We all want our homes to look good, but it is definitely hard to maintain a show-home look when you live in a normal house full of stuff! There just never seems to be enough room to stash those piles of magazines that you can't bear to throw out, that overly large DVD collection or your kids toys that you keep tripping over.
In the spirit of Spring Cleaning, we thought we'd let you in on the perfect solution... Our clever Storage Ottomans are definitely a cosy place to sit or put up your feet, but also offer you the perfect place to store just about anything. And let's be honest, who couldn't use an extra place to hide things when people drop around – scoop up, shove in, shut the lid, voila!
Available in many different shapes and sizes, you can have your Storage Ottoman upholstered in the fabric that will best suit your home! We recommend a vivid solid colour fabric for those wanting to be on trend, but for those people with small children, choose darker colours and patterns that will hide those inevitable marks left by sticky fingers!
For small spaces, our Block Storage Ottoman is perfect. It is compact and square in shape and is available with or without brass studding detail in our huge selection of fabric covers.
If you want something more organic in shape, our round Roller Storage Ottomans are just the thing! They are medium in size and feature a thin lid that can be completely removed with matching fabric handles.
We are also very excited to share with you our Cleo Storage Chaise (see below) – part day bed, part hidden storage area! It's modern styling will suit just about any home and would be perfect for a rumpus room, casual living room, master bedroom or home office!
Getting your place tidy for the new season will be a cinch with a storage ottoman from Plush!
We hope you feel inspired by our Spring Makeover edition of Style File. We would love for you to share your stories of Spring style. Head to our Facebook or Twitter page to upload your pics and comments and you could be featured in an upcoming edition of Style File!
Until next time...
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Welcome...
to the sixth installment of the Plush Style File: your {new} source of inspiration for the latest in home furnishings and styling.
"We're in love..."
What makes a sofa comfy, good looking and desirable? This is a question that we at Plush, ponder constantly! We strive to make our sofas deliver on all of these fronts, but we also recognise that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. One person's throne, is another's... Hmm...
Anyway, imagine our excitement when we manage to introduce a sofa that seems to enjoy unanimous love! A sofa that ticks all of the boxes. One that manages to be gorgeous, super-comfortable, stylish, contemporary – one that screams "BUY ME!"
Well, we think our Snuggle is that sofa! Far from being an awkward introduction, since it was released back in late March of this year, this amazing swivel chair has been become one of our "in crowd" enjoying immense popularity.
"Customer Love"
So what makes our Snuggle so good? This is what people are saying:
"The perfect place to get comfy and enjoy a good book or movie"
"I love the way you can fit one person or more in complete comfort"
"It looks so inviting – I just want to dive right in!"
One happy customer, Jo from Kellyville Ridge in NSW, says she fell in love with the Snuggle upon visiting our Castle Hill store "I love that it swivels, the fabric was perfect and it's so roomy for one to curl up on with a big comfy cushion!"
Jo has chosen to put her Snuggle in the Master Bedroom (see below) and we just LOVE the way she has styled her chair. It's great to see that this chair can sit pretty in a room other than your living room, like a Nursery, Office or Study Nook.
The Snuggle is available in our extensive range of fabrics and leathers, so you can pick the pattern, colour or look that suits you and your home best. Styling is super easy! Once you've picked your preferred cover, it's as simple as adding some cushions and a throw. Choose cushions that suit the mood you want to evoke. We recommend calm, soothing colour schemes and patterns that are not too loud – after all, the Snuggle will be your new sanctuary. You want it to be a place to unwind and be restful!
Would you like to share your love for the Snuggle or any of our other great sofas? We would like to hear from you and see how you have styled your Snuggle or Plush sofa! Head to our Facebook or Twitter page to upload your pics and comments – we look forward to sharing the love with you!
Why not drop into your closest Plush store today to experience the Snuggle for yourself!
Until next time...
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Welcome...
to the fifth installment of the Plush Style File: your {new} source of inspiration for the latest in home furnishings and styling.
"Red-Hot: Right Now"
Things are starting to heat up – literally! Summer is oh so close... We can't wait for longer days, BBQ's, swimming and spending more time outside. But when it gets too hot, do you have somewhere to relax indoors? Somewhere comfy and cool? Is your home Summer sofa ready?
Over the past few weeks, we've introduced you to a number of emerging interior design trends including the colours (yellow, brights/colour blocking, greys/neutrals), the styling (extra soft, scatter back, casual, ergonomic, retro) and the accessories (decorator chairs, ottomans and cushions). So hopefully, you will have excellent direction to help you transform your living areas for the Spring/Summer season. However, there is one more exciting colour trend we think you will love as much as we do – so we have to share!
As Australia's Sofa Specialists, we have had a reasonably long love affair with the colour red (just look at our logo)! So you can imagine our excitement when we spotted the colour popping up absolutely everywhere at the recent Milan Furniture Fair. Red featured prominently on accessories such as cushions, rugs, side tables and furnishings but it was also a major upholstery trend for entire sofas and occasional chairs. Kartell declared "We Love Red" and dedicated a huge display to all things "rosso", and we really couldn't agree more!
Our September Catalogue features our very own homage to red – we have upholstered our beautiful new Portia sofa in glorious red leather!
Our hot new red sofas and chairs join some Plush favourites also upholstered in this fabulous colour, like our Xavier sofa and Studio Recliner. But it doesn't stop here: most of our sofas are available to be upholstered in the leather or fabric of your choice, and we have MANY red options available! So see our friendly staff in store to learn how you can transform your favourite Plush sofa or one of our decorator accessories into red hot favourites!!
Red is a really easy trend to work in your home as it can go in just about any living space. Whether you like a lot or little, you can easily spice things up with a dash of red.
If you have a neutral living space you can easily add some furniture upholstered in red without hassle. Try a red sofa or some red occasional pieces such as an ottoman or decorator chair. A swivel chair could also be a fun red piece to add – the perfect place to sit pretty during the Summer months!
To add a touch of vibrance, why not try some red scatter cushions, a red lamp shade or lamp base, a red side table or feature a red vase?
Pair red with neutrals to tone down the clash factor, or to dial it up, try juxtaposing a vibrant pattern with red tones (see our Harlowe Chair example above). Red looks great when paired with warm woods such as walnut, merbau, oak etc. It also works against industrial greys (think polished concrete floors).
Red comes in a variety of tones from orange reds, through to crimsons, so choose the shade that is right for you and your home. Take it from us though, the brighter you go, the better! This certainly isn't a trend for the feint of heart but red is said to increase feelings of energy, warmth and passion – so bring on the love!
For further inspiration and a chance to see our new red-hot favourites, drop into your closest Plush store today!
Until next time...
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Welcome...
to the fourth installment of the Plush Style File: your {new} source of inspiration for the latest in home furnishings and styling.
"Stylish Surrender"
So last week, we got all snuggly introducing you to the world of the extra-soft sofa trend... We got so comfortable we decided to stick on theme: this week we are going to be talking relaxation again.
How do you like to spend your downtime at home? Perhaps you like to read, or watch movies? You may like to spend your Sunday mornings pouring over the paper with coffee and croissants? While everyone's answer will be slightly different, one thing is for sure – every home needs a comfy chair, one to relax and recline in.
The humble recliner chair doesn't usually feature in many people's minds as being a trendy piece of home furnishing. Known for comfort, not style, these chairs are generally upholstered in practical and unfashionable fabrics or leathers and have little aesthetic appeal. But comfort does not have to come with cringe factor. A host of uber-cool ergonomic chairs were unveiled earlier in the year at the Milan Furniture Fair, forging a brave new frontier in the world of the recliner chair. Pairing retro styling with modern colours and materials, these chairs oozed appeal.
At Plush, we recently set about developing an all new range of recliner chairs. Drawing inspiration from classic furniture designs (think Eames), we have designed these chairs to be slimline stand alone pieces, offering extra functionality – they will look good and feel great (and don't take up too much room)!
So without further ado, we'd like to introduce you to the new folks: Amber, Ashton, Jasper, Riley, Pyrmont, Slater and Shiatsu!
Offering an executive look and feel are our Ashton, Pyrmont, Riley and Slater Recliner Chairs. Each of these chairs is on a swivel base and is accompanied by a matching footstool. Our Ashton Chair features a wooden base and detail, an adjustable headrest, 4 way adjustable lumbar support and is ergonomically shaped for maximum comfort. Pyrmont is sleek with slimline arms, a chrome base, adjustable headrest and a flat lever release for reclining. Slater and Riley also offer wooden bases with easy recline mechanisms, Slater features a gas recline for smooth movement and an adjustable headrest. All of these chairs offer superior comfort in a sleek, modern and compact design – not your average recliner!!
Do you enjoy getting a massage? Get a little piece of luxury in your home with our Shiatsu massage recliner chair. You can afford to have a massage EVERY day! A far cry from the unattractive massage chairs you see in shopping centres, our chair offers a stylish design with amazing functionality! Relax as you receive a Shiatsu massage, complete with kneading and vibration settings. Sheer bliss is only the touch of a button away! This chair will also lift you to your feet or fully recline.
Our Jasper and Amber models also offer unparalleled comfort and an infinite number of recline positions available through remote control – so you tailor your comfort! Both of these chairs are very slimline and feature slender arm profiles so they can fit in more spaces. Amber is upholstered in an easy to clean fabric and offers a lift function for improved mobility so you can fully recline or take yourself to a full upright position.
We are so excited about our new models that we are offering special introductory prices on all seven! Check out our September catalogue or in store for more information! And don't forget, for one week only, the rest of our recliner range will be a HUGE 20% OFF (from 19/08/11 to 25/08/11, not available in conjunction with introductory offers*)!
Given the strong focus on design, each of our new recliners will look good au naturel! Add one as a feature piece in your living room, home office or even "man cave"!
If you want to create synergy between your new piece with an existing sofa or current room decor, why not add some scatter cushions to link them together visually? If Milan was anything to go by, bright colours are the way to go! Dress up your neutral recliner with some bright colour blocks for a look that is so right now.
To be inspired and experience serious relaxation and comfort, drop into your closest Plush store and check out the whole range in our Recliner Studio now!
Until next time...
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Welcome...
to the third installment of the Plush Style File: your {new} source of inspiration for the latest in home furnishings and styling.
"Lounge Lover"
Sometimes it's hard to balance comfort and style. You know, that pair of extra-comfy trackies hidden at the back of your wardrobe? The ones that feel so comfortable to wear, yet are so low in the fashion stakes you can't wear them out of the house? It's very much the same with furniture. Is your sofa comfortable but daggy? Or is it stylish but uncomfortable? Finally, along comes a trend that offers the best of both worlds – it's time to get relaxed...
The unstructured or extra-soft sofa was one of the hottest trends to be spotted at the Milan Furniture Fair this year. Almost a fusion of bed and sofa, designs were heavily influenced by both organic and slab shapes, featured loose, scattered cushions (or scatter back designs), exposed seams and blanket stitching. Some designs were even reminiscent of ultra-stylish bean bags! These sofas were upholstered in a variety of fabrics both textured and smooth and appeared in mostly neutral and grey shades. The overriding theme was definitely comfort – with relaxed styling and an emphasis on casual, yet chic design. So it's nothing but good news for lounge lovers!
We couldn't wait to sink right in (excuse the pun!) and feature our own range of super-soft sofas. We are excited to introduce to you the new Phoenix range, as featured in our September catalogue. The Phoenix offers superior feather comfort, with soft, pillowy seat cushions – it begs for you to just dive right in! The design also features sleek contemporary styling and is available in a huge range of fabrics to compliment the look of your living space. The new Phoenix is also available in a 1.5 Seater Chaise, which offers the same cozy cushioning in the style of daybed.
The new Phoenix joins our Magnum and Softy ranges – which offer you superior feather comfort and relaxed good looks.
We don't think you'll have a hard time adjusting to this trend at all! If you already have a comfy sofa, why not try layering some oversized soft cushions along the back to cheat the scatter back look? Even just adding a few casual cushions will transform your sofa into a cozy haven. We recommend sticking to quite a stark palette, focus on texture and shades from charcoal to white. If you want to add some fun and colour, try a few bright accents of purple, red, pink or yellow.
If you have a bit of extra space in your living room, you could also add a comfy occasional piece, such as a chaise or our very popular Snuggle Swivel chair (as shown above). Go for upholstery in pale grey or platinum and layer with charcoal, natural and white cushions and a throw rug for an appealing and fresh look. Forget your bed, the living room is your new place to relax!
Don't be scared, this is one trend that is unlikely to loose shape any time soon. As societial attitudes, globally, shift towards a better work/life balance, we can all expect to see a greater emphasis on relaxation and more casual style. So embrace comfort, safe in the knowledge that it won't ever go out of fashion!
Until next time...
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Welcome...
to the second Plush Style File issue: your {new} source of inspiration for the latest in home furnishings and styling.
"Bright here, bright now!"
It's time to turn up the volume... with colour! You may have noticed that the latest runway trend to hit our shores is colour blocking. What you may not realise is that this same trend is set to rock living spaces globally. Now is the time to instantly update the look of your home with vibrant, rich and deluxe hues normally reserved for clothing.
The hottest shades include highlighter pinks, cyan blues, acid yellows, citrus greens, plus ultra bright oranges, reds and purples.
The colour blocking trend made a splash at the Milan Furniture Fair this year and we officially fell in love. Working this new trend is our very own (and brand new) Zodiac 3 Seater Chair, as featured in our September catalogue. We have paired clean white with a mix of bright hues including purple, lime, cerulean and red.
"Ten Green Bottles..."
Did you know that you can go green (or pink, or purple, or orange or red, or just about any bright shade) with a clear conscious?
Our Sofa Boutique decorator accessories are the perfect way to pump up the volume in your living space and are now available in Warwick 'Ashcroft' fabric which is made using recycled plastic bottles.
That's right – plastic bottles! We know what you are thinking "wouldn't material made from plastic bottles be uncomfortable?" The short answer is a decided "no". Ashcroft is soft, yet durable. Plus, you'll feel totally comfortable knowing that you are helping the environment by purchasing a product made from recycled materials. One metre of this fabric uses the equivalent of four plastic bottles!†
Ashcroft fabric is available in a range of vibrant, fashion colours (see below for some of the options) and can be ordered on our entire Sofa Boutique range. Being green has never been easier!
For more information about the Warwick range of recycled fabrics, visit their website.
So how do you make colour blocking work for you? If you already have a neutral sofa, why not introduce a few scatter cushions in your favourite 'bright'? Or if you can't decide on one colour, do as we have and choose three or four pieces in bright colours. As long as each piece has the same depth of colour it should work but this is one trend where a colour clash is not such a bad thing!
The colour blocking trend will also work fantastically in a home office or study space where you need a bit of inspiration. Why not add a vibrant ottoman or accent chair to liven up your space and get your creative juices flowing? Colour therapy theory suggests that magenta is uplifting, purple and indigo blue are calming whilst orange stimulates creativity and green is balancing.
So pick the colour or colours that suit you best, and get 'blocking'! We are certain that this will add some fun and life to your living spaces – which is perfect for the summer months!
Until next time...
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Welcome...
to the first Plush Style File issue: your {new} source of inspiration for the latest in home furnishings and styling.
At Plush, we get excited by all things new and love interpreting the latest global trends and incorporating them into our sofas and decorator accessories. But how do you get the latest looks and make them work in your home?
Our Style File reports are about delivering design trends and tips in easy to follow bite size pieces! So you can get up to date in no time at all and get the right look for your living spaces!
"Mellow Yellow"
Lemon, canary, sunburst, daffodil, mustard, amber, buttercup... Whatever the shade, yellow is emerging as the new must-have colour for interiors. This is highly appropriate given that we are now heading into the Spring/Summer season. Yellow is the perfect colour to add warmth and light to your home.
Yellow was one of the key interior shades at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile (Milan Furniture Fair) this year. It was seen in splashes on accent chairs, on walls, rugs and other soft furnishings and even on entire sofas. It was commonly paired with blacks and whites or soft greys and charcoals to great effect.
At Plush, we have clearly embraced yellow! Just look at our September catalogue cover. We were so inspired we chose to pair our beautiful new Capitol Chaise in Armando 'Ash', a sumptuous charcoal leather, with soft scatter cushions and our sleek new Ellis Chair covered in (you guessed it) – yellow!
So how do you work this trend? Our advice is to realise that a little bit of yellow can go a long way. Add a pop of colour to your room with a carefully placed ottoman or accent chair in the shade of yellow that you prefer. Or perhaps liven up your sofa with a few yellow cushions scattered artfully?
If you have more daring taste, yellow will also work when paired with other bright block colours such as magenta, citrus green and orange. You could try contrasting a colourful patterned piece (such as an ottoman or cushion) with bursts of yellow. Why not mix and match a couple of cushions on your sofa for a quick fix?
Whatever you decide, we are certain that if you incorporate a little yellow into your home this season you will be creating a vibrant, warm and happy environment. You will not be disappointed with the result!
We look forward to bringing you more exciting style reports and design tips in the coming weeks! So stay tuned...
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