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Finding the right textures for your home is as important as finding the perfect paint colour or style of furniture. The look of a chair or sofa can change dramatically with different upholstery fabrics so it’s best to determine the kind of look you want to achieve and then choose a fabric texture based on that. Do you want your room to look luxe and glamorous?  Laid back and comfy? How about sophisticated and masculine? Here are some of the most commonly used upholstery fabrics and how their textures can shape the character of a room. Read More

Earlier this month, from June 4th to 7th, Statum Designs participated in the Canadian Furniture Show at the International Centre. It took months of planning and plenty of hard work but we believe we created our best show yet! Here’s a recap of the four days we spent in the Statum Designs booth. Read More

Statum Designs was featured in an episode of Home Factory on HGTV Canada! Go behind the scenes to see how our Evelyn sofa is made; from cutting to sewing to adding the final details. Click here to watch the video! Read More

When it comes to buying furniture, choosing high quality upholstery is a long-term investment. While nowadays many people prefer to change up their pieces more often- about every ten years or so- some want theirs to last even longer, perhaps twenty or even thirty years. It’s important to care for your upholstery and clean it regularly in order to keep it looking like new. But no matter how careful you are or how many pets and kids you ban from touching the furniture, dirt and spills are inevitable. So here are the best ways to care for your fabric… Read More

Since Pantone named Emerald Green colour of the year in 2013 the bold hue has been a popular choice for those looking to add drama and brightness to a space. But there’s a new green trending for 2015 which is more refined than its jewel-toned cousin. Read More