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INTERIORS INSIDER

The rise and rise of

loud luxury

Pasadena glass table
lamp, brown, £125
Gilly Ferguson, Contributing Editor for John Lewis & Partners, reveals
the luxe interiors trend that’s taking over AW23.

Blocky armchair, rust velvet,
£499 ttention-seeking home decor is making The chair-loom(s)
(a LOT of) noise. If loud luxury gets her As part of a set designed to lure guests in, or
A way (and she usually does), 2023 marks a standout style placed – just so – to maketh
the end of stealth wealth, in interior circles at your space, these iconic seats were built to
least, in favour of the fun and the fabulous. last. From Eames’ iconic mid-century lounger
to sumptuous ’70s Sienna velvets (straight
Whereas stealth wealth is the act of being out of a Parisian bistro) to Philippe Starck’s
well off without having to show it off, loud 100% recycled 3-in-1 ‘fusion’ chair and the
luxury is the term given to unashamedly bold, impactful MCM Cord, sit back and wait for the
sumptuous, shouty, envy-inducing, extravagant compliments to roll in.
styles – that come with compliments (and
curiosity) as standard.

The cherry on your decor cake, these future
icons will make a room, regardless of how
bargainous, sensible or subdued the rest of
your space. Start your collection with these
statement makers.

The ‘cooee’ coffee table
Crafted from American walnut veneers and
rubberwood, this quality-rich, deliciously
dark and decadent coffee table is the perfect
centrepiece thanks to its turned tripod legs and
fabulous floating shelf. John Lewis Grayson coffee table, dark, £299

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