Extex has seen a key trend for summer 2016; the combination of a passionate and contrasting mix of energetic oranges, acidic shades of greens and blues and rich rustic dark tones. The trend for marrying interior trends with outdoor spaces has grown and Extex has illustrated this in its water repellent fabric collections, which all combine outstanding performance with a sumptuous feel. Bringing the indoors out is another key trend this summer. Decorating external spaces with beautiful soft furnishings and decorative accessories such as candles and lanterns will create a luxury external scheme for your clients. Whatever the size of the outdoor space, it’s possible to create a relaxing haven where your clients can sit back and enjoy the sunshine.
Whether you are looking to add vibrance to a small balcony, a patio or a large garden area, there are a variety of fabrics available on the market in many textures and patterns that can enhance external spaces. Embossed fabrics, richly textured fabrics, sumptuous plain chenilles and glamorous glow in the dark decorative patterns are just some of the exterior trends available this summer. These fabrics can be used for upholstering garden furniture, or simply to add an accent colour and decorative touch to outdoor living areas, guaranteed to create a stylish and inviting ambience for outdoor spaces.
Ensuring gardens and terraces are as stylishly accessorised as home interiors is a key element for an external scheme. Scatter cushions are a great way to create your own ‘tropical paradise’ and pairing these cushions with colourful tableware, cutlery and napkins will create a stand out scheme. Including exotic plants within external spaces can also provide an on-trend botanical backdrop for external seating and eating areas.
Whether your client is a regular host for summer soirees, garden parties or simply enjoys relaxing outdoors, a line of draped cafe or string lights along fences and around trees can create a luxury external atmosphere.
Glow in the dark fabric is perfect for a variety in upholstery and will come to life at night with a stunning neon effect. Extex’s glow in the dark ‘Solar’ appears as a subtle tone-on-tone patterned fabric by day, to blend in with existing interior schemes, transforming into a striking and fun luminescent galaxy at night. Glow in the dark fabric is printed with ink that contains photo-luminescent particles, which utilises solar energy to absorb light when exposed and emits light when surroundings are darkened, glowing in the dark for several hours after five to thirty minutes of exposure to lights or natural sunlight.
Another trend Extex has witnessed for summer 2016 is the alluring ambience of Moroccan medinas and spice-filled souks. This trend comprises cool blue hues of the purest turquoise, to majestic purple and pinks. Beautiful, textured plain fabrics and sparkle-infused designs guarantee to add a twinkle of exotic charm to any indoor or outdoor space and add a decorative Moroccan and metallic touch to courtyards, gardens and terraces.