October 2024 – IMPALA FURNITURE

Top 10 Sofa Ideas In 2025

In 2024 it is exciting to take a look at the sofa trends that keeps evolving. Designers and homes owners are bringing up the wow factor when it comes to designs. From the traditional sofa design like the antique to different shapes, sculptural designs to the modern sectional sofa. Designers are looking into customizing to one’s personality. We’ve seen an embrace of vibrant colors and patterns, different shapes and textures. Here are the top 10 sofa designs making into 2025.

10. Curved Sculptural Sofas

Over the years curved and circular sofas have been the trend and still on demand in 2024. The beauty of the sculptural looks it that it creates the aspect of relaxation and calmness. Interior designers have seen homeowners transform sectional sofas to be curved instead of the traditional rectangular design.

9. Bold Moves Only!

A sofa acts as the focal point in the living room. This is the place where you can play around with your personality as long as you balance it right. Bold colors and patterns is the way to go if you want to make your sofa a statement piece. Pick a color of choice and contrast it with another to create a sense of elegance and playfulness in the living room. Don’t be afraid to let your personality shine. If you get stuck in creating a harmonious look by choice of colors, talk to experts by contacting us on 0725 531 269

Plump cushions withstand the test of time and offers extra comfort

Plump cushions add on relaxation and can withstand the test of time

Plump cushions add on relaxation and withstand the test of time

8. Plump cushions

One of the most important things we concentrate on for most of us when shopping for a new sofa is prioritizing on comfort. We want a seat that can withstand the test of time and enable you to sink in and add on relaxation after a busy day at work. This year homeowners are designing sofas with extra plump cushions. The good thing with large sofas is that it accommodates more seating space for people.

7. Old Is Gold with Classics

The blend of classic designs and contemporary in the living room is here to stay. The vintage design of the 80s is making a comeback. It is defined by beautiful patterns of vintage floral. The fabric used in upholstery is a beautiful way of attracting the eye by making the sofa stand out.

Create a visual interest by mixing different materials and colors such as exposed wood and metals

6. Mix Sofa with Different Materials

2024 sofa designs have seen a blend of different materials, colors and patterns to bring a visual interest in the living room. This has been accomplished by furniture designers using natural elements such as exposed wood and metal. This trend showcases the craftsmanship in the making of the furniture while creating interest by capturing the eye.

Colors of nature brings a sense of calmness and relaxation

5. Go With Nature

There is an increasing demand of colors of the nature when it comes to sofa colors for consumers. Homeowners are developing a great interest in deep blues, green, earthy brown color and yellow. These colors are perfect in the living room as they bring a sense of calmness and relaxation which strikes the goal after a tiresome day of working. If you’re scared to go bold in the environmental colors then good news is the likes of jungle green and olives are a massive hit this season.

Sofa Bed That Used As a 4by6 Bed With Storage Underneath

Make Use of a Multipurpose Furniture To Save on Space

Sofa Bed With Storage of Fleece Blankets and Pillows

4. Modular Designs

Apart from curved and rounded sofa designs, the modular sofa designs is still a massive hit in 2024 heading to 2025. From the Sarit Centre Expo that Impala Furniture featured in. We picked up that consumers are interested in modular designs that align with one needs. At the expo we had a sofa that serves as a 4 by 6 bed. From that a lot of clients craved for a similar design. This design is versatile in terms of changing spaces and requirements. If you like hosting people over to your place, this sofa solves the need of an extra bed to sleep in.

3. Curved Chesterfield Design

Over the years, Chesterfields have been the star of the show. The trend is not going anywhere in 2025, only that there is a bit of twist to it. Instead of the traditional arms of the Chesterfield, the current trend is of the curved design in the blend of Chesterfield.

2. Minimalist Couch Design

In small spaces like a studio apartment or a bedsitter opt for a 2-seater couch that won’t take up much of your space. The couch serves as a small relaxing area near the bed or a reading nook

Channel-Tufted Design

Lastly, the channel-tufted sofa is distinguished by the vertical lines of the design of the sofa. It is stitched in order to add texture and curves to the couch. The design is known for its uniqueness making it a focal point in the living room. This makes the Channel-Tufted sofa a statement furniture that creates a visual appeal and adds to sophistication in the room.

By admin October 28, 2024 0

Bedroom, Blog, INTRO

Top 10 Bedroom Ideas For 2024

Blend Of The Old And New

Moving into 2025 people still want to share memories and tell stories through furniture and the bedroom is not any different. The current trend is on exploring the vintage bedroom designs and blending it with the modern interior design. It’s like the bedroom telling a story of the past and the present using furniture pieces like a vintage bed paired with modern lighting. Pair this with a statement antique dresser and chest of drawers to the upholstery in your space.

Twin Beds in Bold Colors at The Impala Furniture Workshop

2. Go Bold In Colors

One thing about this year in interiors has been going bolding in colors from the living room all the way to the sleeping area. Experts still see this trend sliding to 2025. Do not shy away from using colors in your bedroom as long as you balance then properly. Solid colors like yellow, blue and green can be used in the bedroom to create a lively feel into your space. Choose solid colors on your pillows and pair with the cool tones the likes of white and cream for a balanced and lively feel.

3. Add Texture To The Walls

If you are still afraid to try out bold colors in your bedroom, how about making the walls the focal point instead? It is no news that this trend has been spreading like wildfire with homeowners tapping into their personality at home by using the walls. You can make one wall the focal point to add statement by painting it to fit your style and decor. Apart from painting the wall, you can add texture and make your bedroom a conversation starter by adding prints and patterns like floral prints, animal/wildlife print or better yet add a wallpaper of your choice of design.

Maximize On Space By Customizing Your Bed

Maximize On Space By Choosing A Multifunctional Bed

4. Choose a Multifunctional Bed

One of the 2024 trends that will still cut to 2025 is multipurpose furniture. Home owners are looking into a bed that plays more than one role of a place to snuggle. In the era where Kenyan apartments and homes are smaller than in olden times people are maximizing on the furniture they have. This would mean designing a bed that solves all your storage solutions with built-in drawers.

Pick Materials That Are Environmental Friendly Like The Rattan Used On The Head Board Of This Bed

Pick Environmental Friendly Materials Like The Rattan Used On The Head Board

5. Pick Environmentally Friendly Materials

In 2024 home owners are big on eco-friendly materials when designing their bedrooms. There is huge demand on sustainable products like bamboo bed frames and laundry hampers. We’ve seen a huge demand for rattan pieces for consumers this year from bed frames to coffee tables and dressers. Materials like cotton for the bed sheets are breathable, hypoallergenic and eco-friendly. Sustainable materials in your bedroom area cater for your love of nature and still aesthetically pleasing.

A Creatively Designed Headboard Becomes A Statement Piece

A Uniquely Designed Headboard Makes All The Difference

6. Creativity on the headboard

In 2024 a bed is not just a bed. People are going big in tapping into their creativity by designing artistic headboards for their beds. The artistic headboard becomes the game changer in your bedroom by making it a statement in your space. We’ve seen homeowners achieving this by embracing the rattan design, playing around with woodwork to achieve unique designs. There’s also the aspect of creating beautiful and unique patterns and shapes as a statement for the whole room. It’s easy when it comes to making your bed a centerpiece. All you have to do is express your personality and style when designing the headboard.

7. The Chairs Have It!

The bed is not the only furniture that can stand out in the bedroom area. Adding a statement accent chair becomes a game changer for its uniqueness. In 2024, experts have observed an interior craze in adding a statement chair that gets people talking. This is achieved by playing around with your style. Whether it’s a cozy vintage design for your chair to an African print like the Maasai pattern, the choice is yours based on your taste and preference. It still shoots down to your personality. An accent chair can act as a focal point in your bedroom that speaks volumes about your personality.

8. Create A Reading Nook

It’s 2024 and a bedroom goes beyond a cozy place to sleep. We are in an era of work from home and adding more coziness to your bedroom. This is why creating a multifunctional space has become a popular trend this year. Create a reading nook or a yoga section for your meditation as addition to your bedroom. In an era of working from home people are opting for a bedroom that caters to more than relaxation while maximizing on productivity. You can add a bookshelf mounted on the wall and a small coffee table with a cozy sofa to relax in and get work done.

9. Add Texture To Your Bedroom

Think of adding texture to your bedroom. This is achieved by adding the natural feel with natural woods, leather, wool rugs and linens and velvets when it comes to the sheets.

10. Chest Of Drawer As The Focal Point

Investing in extra storage, whether one is limited on space or not can never become a bad idea. Instead of the usual small bedside drawers, how about maximizing on extra storage with a chest of drawer? Replace the bedside table or drawer with a chest of drawer. The option can be a smaller chest of drawer to prevent overcrowding the area but bigger than an average bedside drawer. Place it adjacent to the bed or push it to the corner of the bedroom near the bed.

By admin October 22, 2024 0

Blog, Living Room

Top 10 Livingroom Ideas For 2024

Pop of Color For Your Sofa

When it comes to designing the living room we often like to play it safe with the neutrals. We get it but it is 2024, it is big or go home! Allow your personality to shine by adding a pop of color with your couch. This acts as statement furniture in your space.

2. Mirror, Mirror on The Wall

Adding a mirror to your space will always be a great idea here’s why. Mirrors make your space appear bigger than it is. It’s also a great decor that adds the touch of elegance to your living room. You can mount it to the wall to brighten the room by capturing light.

3. Add a Bookshelf To Your Living Space

Here’s another 2024 living room idea that is in style. You can custom make your own bookshelf and add books plus decorative items to it.

4. Choose a Multipurpose Furniture

Especially if you’re limited when it comes to space, multipurpose furniture will come as a life saver. Think of getting a sofa bed with comfortable and bouncy cushions. A sofa bed acts as a three-seater couch during the day and can be stretched to a 4 by 6 bed at night. You can get yourself a sofa bed with extra storage beneath it to store your fleece blankets, extra bed sheets and throw pillows.

Get Cozy With A Curved Sectional Sofa — Curved Sofa

Curved Sectional Sofa For Comfort and Style — 5-Seater Curved Sectional Sofa

5. Get Curvy With a Rounded Sectional Sofa

Traditional L Sofa are still in style and cute for your living room area but how about switching the style? I’m talking about a different style like a rounded sectional sofa that is not only cozy but a great conversation starter. The living room being a space that people spend most of their time in, in a quest to get cozy and converse after a long day. A round sectional sofa enables people to face each other and relax.

6. Choose The Right Fabrics

In 2024 experts are going all in when it comes to fabrics. When choosing fabrics for your living room furniture allow your personality to shine. This could mean you picking the traditional cultural fabrics like the Maasai pattern, polka dots or a touch of luxury with fabrics like silk and leather.

Choose high quality fabrics for high traffic areas like the couch and delicate materials for décor. You can blend different fabrics such as velvets, linens and cotton for the aesthetics. In textile, it’s not just about the beauty but how it feels to you. Picture a baby soft couch with soft cushions and throw pillows. These are the things that we look forward to after a long day at work.

Rattan Accent Chairs Creates a perfect Seating Nook

7. Create a Sitting Nook

Picture this, two accent chairs opposite of each other by the window with a stool or a small table sipping freshly blended juice. Cozy right? This sophisticated nook will never run out of style. It creates a perfect environment to enjoy reading or just having that quiet space all to yourself.

8. Mixing White on Wooden Coffee Table

Mixing white on wood like in this coffee table is like a match made in heaven aesthetically. The brown of the mango wood as pictured makes the white color pop bringing the richness and warmth of the texture of the wood. Past the aesthetic part, it is not only durable but also a timeless blend that will never go out of style. It is important to get it right when going for this classic and elegant design by creating contrast and balance between the wood element and the color white. Warm color of wood such as mango wood, mahogany and teak pair with warm white color. While cool wood shade like Meru Oak and Cypress pair with cool and crisp whites.

9. Embrace The Minimalist Design

The current trend in interior design is leaning towards less is more style. For this style you can choose to go in with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, white walls and wall art. This brings in the sense of coziness and comfort.

10. Experiment On The Moody Tones

The current trend in interior design has shifted with homeowners embracing a dramatic feel by adding darker shades of color in their Livingroom. Some expert designers swear that the gray and white era is phasing out. A black TV stand as shown above paired with a black coffee table creates contrast and a visual interest in the room. Another trick to get it right with moody tones is to work with dark wood tones paired with upholstered furniture and curtains. You can also opt for darker shades of blue instead of black. This can work by painting one side of the wall or adding drama using the throw pillows.

By admin October 16, 2024 0

Blog, Kitchen Room

Top 10 Kitchen Trends Of 2024

Marble countertops

Marble countertops have been a favorite for most people for the past few years. This style is still here to stay offering a beautiful kitchen design. The statement style is not only beautiful but functional. You can use the surface to chop groceries then clean it up.

2. Go Bold In Your Cabinetry

It’s 2024 and this year has been heavy when it comes to color. It’s all about the pop of color and experimenting with color in the living room, dining all the way to the kitchen. Homeowners are taking that bold step when it comes to choosing colors when designing their cabinetry. The trick here is if you opt to go bold with color, be it blues, shades of yellow and greens on your cabinets, and keep the overall kitchen look toned down. This ensures the kitchen remains elegant and modern without being too busy. You can use elements such as wood and marble to achieve this.

3. Tinted Glass

It’s not just all about wood and metal trends in the kitchen this year. Mirrored cabinetry is making its way into the current trends and this style will run all the way to 2025. Glass on the walls of the cabinets is rubbing away the shyness of hiding away views of what’s inside the cabinet. If you’re still holding onto concealing your cookware, opt for tinted glass. Tinted glass plays around with the best of both worlds, it’s like a game of now you see; now you don’t!

Introduce vintage furniture to your kitchen

4. Old is Gold With Vintage Furniture

We are also seeing an introduction of vintage look to the kitchen. Now these types of antique designs have been embraced in the living room and dining area without a doubt. The unexpected shift to the kitchen is exciting which brings warmth to the kitchen. Do not be surprised next time you see a farmhouse kitchen table. That tradition look is what is popping and you’ll agree with me that traditional style is timeless.

5. More Touch of Wood in The Kitchen

Wood is gaining popularity among consumers and the appetite for more wood in the kitchen is set to go higher in 2025. Homeowners are seeking to incorporate the natural elements and warmth of wood in their kitchens. In high demand have been the lighter shades of wood. Light stains to mid-tones the likes of Meru oak and walnut have been a favorite for home owners. Experts say that we should expect the darker stains to have a comeback in the next coming years.

6. Choose An Open Kitchen Shelving

This year we have witnessed the embrace of open shelving as opposed to the traditional closed cabinets. Unlike in the past years where homeowners were in favor of covered cabinets to tuck their kitchenware away. The current trend allows you to showcase your favorite cookware. Open shelves allow you to store more solving your storage needs in the kitchen with things like spices and glassware. With open shelves you can play around with colors and heights for a style taps into your personality and style.

Kitchen island as the center of attraction

7. Kitchen Islands Steals The Show This Year

Moving into 2025 kitchen islands continues to be big in the kitchen area. Kitchen islands are on high demand in interior design for their multifunctional purposes. It serves as a dining set and a working station at the same time. You simply place your laptop and make use of it as a sturdy table. A kitchen island also serves a bar and meal preparation area. This way you prepare your meal as others can sit and chat with you while having a drink.

8. Add Dining Experience For Convenience

Eating your meal straight in the kitchen is becoming more popular. For most people it is convenient to dine where the meal is being prepared. This idea can be achieved with an extended dining area and stylish seating incorporated to your kitchen design. This way it creates a sense of togetherness with family enjoying conversations.

Closed kitchen shelf by Impala Furniture

9. Huge Demand For More Storage

There is nothing like too much storage in the kitchen. There is always room to de-clutter cooking pots, fine china and appliances. This year going to 2025 the trend on going big on storage is still in growing demand. You can customize storage furniture for your kitchen, be it a kitchen shelf and pantries that would work for you. Homeowners are going big on organization for tucking away their cookware.

10. Curves As The Focal Point

Curves will always be aesthetically appealing. Literally! The popularity of curves and arches has been mostly in the doorways. This year we’ve seen more of curves in the kitchen with homeowners adding arched kitchen cabinets and shelves. Curved kitchen design helps break the monotony of straight lines. Add one or two arched furniture such as a curved mirror and kitchen shelf to make your kitchen pop. Curved furniture is statement furniture that attracts the eye.

By admin October 8, 2024 0

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