If you pay attention to home décor trends, this one cannot have escaped you! To create a warm atmosphere in your décor, we can count on the great comeback of bouclé wool for furniture and accessories: it is undoubtedly the new star material of this winter!
The essentials
- Bouclé wool is a fabric with a fluffy, looped appearance, woven from irregularly treated wool yarns, or imitated in polyester under the name “bouclé wool effect”.
- Natural or synthetic, bouclé wool does not crease, or does so only with great difficulty, and withstands the test of time.
- It is mainly available in white and beige, as well as in colourful versions inspired by pop and vintage styles.
- It covers sofas, armchairs, chairs, ottomans, rugs, throws and cushion covers, in the bedroom as well as the living room or dining room.
- The polyester version is very easy to maintain and very easy to live with on a daily basis.
But where does this surprising revival of bouclé wool on our furniture and decorative accessories come from?
Could this slightly "vintage" material (which had all but disappeared from home décor) be subtly taking over our interiors? Is it simply a new soft and comforting material that will help us face the winter cold?
Or are we seeing the grand return of the "nesting" or cocooning trend, bringing bouclé wool back in force on furniture and decorative objects... To turn our interiors into a cosy, protective nest?
Or do we also need a return to natural materials?
Here is an insight into a décor and furnishing trend that has not finished making (yet another) comeback!
Where does bouclé wool in furniture come from?
Bouclé wool comes from 1970s ready-to-wear fashion, where it was used for jackets worn with loose-fitting jeans or corduroy trousers. Today, it is making a comeback in furniture and home décor, driven by three desires: cocooning, a return to natural materials, and a taste for Scandinavian and vintage settings.
We are of course very familiar with bouclé wool in ready-to-wear fashion, which irresistibly reminds us of the 1970s, with bouclé wool jackets worn over loose-fitting jeans or corduroy trousers! Today, we are seeing it literally emerge from those pop and colourful years to take over our wardrobes, as well as our décor.
As we sometimes experience periods of uncertainty and would all like to spend warm, cosy winters, soft, fleecy and utterly comforting materials are making a grand comeback! We are of course talking about a material that is reminiscent of Scandinavian décor, known for helping the inhabitants of Northern Europe get through winter and for its pursuit of the famous Hygge (that Scandinavian sense of well-being cherished by the Nordic countries). But we can also think of vintage décor, as bouclé wool is often associated with pop and colourful settings!
However, the "bouclé wool" trend seems to go beyond the latest major décor trends of vintage and Scandi style. It also reflects a desire to return to natural materials! We naturally love its fluffy texture, which reminds us of sheep’s wool curls. Bouclé wool has this "natural" quality that makes it a true "décor comfort blanket". Between you and me, don’t you feel like spending long evenings snuggled up on a bouclé wool cushion cover or sofa?
How can you embrace bouclé wool in your décor?
To embrace bouclé wool in your décor, start by choosing shades of white and beige, where the material is shown at its best. Bouclé wool covers a sofa, chair, armchair, ottoman or simple cushion cover, bringing a touch of comfort and minimalist elegance to the room.
Want to transform your house or flat into a very soft, natural and cocooning little refuge? Alongside velvet, bouclé wool stands out as THE material that will provide all these elements. At once soft, fluffy and warm, bouclé wool will take over your furniture to offer you an extra—and welcome—dose of comfort. In addition to enveloping our interiors in softness, it dresses them in minimalist, immaculate elegance.
Bouclé wool truly expresses its deepest nature in shades of white or beige, appealing to lovers of comfort and refinement! As we mentioned above, bouclé wool can be found in colourful versions for furniture and décor (to evoke that famous pop and vintage effect!). But it is in its purest, most immaculate form that it will best enhance your décor and furniture: sofa, chair, armchair, ottoman, cushion cover... Who could resist it?
And the good news is that bouclé wool has many advantages in addition to its soft appearance. Natural or synthetic, bouclé wool is a material that does not crease, or does so only with great difficulty, and is genuinely resistant to the passage of time. Natural bouclé wool is woven from irregularly treated wool yarns, making it more hard-wearing than traditional wool. If your furniture upholstery is a "bouclé wool effect", the fibres will be made of polyester, a material that is very easy to maintain and very easy to live with on a daily basis! There is no excuse not to make the most of your bouclé wool furniture!
Which rooms are suitable for bouclé wool furniture: bedroom, living room or dining room?
Bouclé wool finds its place in rooms that invite rest and togetherness: bedrooms, children’s or baby’s rooms, master suites, living rooms, living spaces and dining rooms. It pairs well with natural materials such as wood, cane and rattan, and with warm shades such as mustard and terracotta.
As you will have understood, bouclé wool really does offer many advantages and, above all, has the incredible power to warm up every setting. Wherever it goes, the cold disappears! We therefore love using it in rooms that fundamentally invite rest and relaxation, but also togetherness in the purest tradition of Scandinavian "Hygge". Bouclé wool is therefore perfect in a bedroom, a child’s or baby’s room with a rocking chair, a master suite, the living room, a living space or a dining room.
While bouclé wool is perfectly suited to warm Scandinavian-style interiors and pairs beautifully with natural materials such as wood, cane or rattan, it can also be combined with warm shades such as mustard and terracotta, which will really bring it to life! And in an industrial setting surrounded by wood and metal, it can be used sparingly as a touch on a bouclé wool armchair for a more contemporary feel.
In the living room, living space or dining room, opt for a beautiful bouclé wool sofa for a total look, or a fabric sofa simply covered with a bouclé wool throw or bouclé wool cushions (for a simpler option if you are not yet ready for a bouclé wool sofa...). And why not choose a lovely bouclé wool rug on a parquet floor or polished concrete floor to instantly warm it up?
A bouclé wool occasional armchair will also make an impression in every living space. In the dining room, don’t hesitate to pair bouclé wool chairs with a beautiful solid wood table or a table with a metal base!
And if you are looking for décor and furniture to create a "mountain chalet" atmosphere, go all out with bouclé wool décor and furniture!
What can you do with bouclé wool? Armchairs, sofas, chairs, throws and cushion covers
Bouclé wool works just as well for smaller decorative items, throws and cushions, as it does for seating: sofas, armchairs, chairs and ottomans. On these pieces of furniture, it combines comfort and softness, while giving seating a certain roundness—a shape that is currently very fashionable in design.
Although it is of course seen on small decorative items such as throws and cushions (if you simply want a cosy touch in your décor), we cannot resist the sociable and warm feel of bouclé wool on sofas, armchairs, chairs and ottomans... We love the combination of comfort and softness on these pieces of furniture, inviting us to curl up without restraint and turning them into genuine invitations to relaxation and cocooning. This beautiful fluffy material also gives seating a certain roundness, a shape that is currently very fashionable in design.
Want to create a very soft, warm and highly fashionable décor? Don’t hesitate any longer—bouclé wool décor will undoubtedly be your ally!
FAQ: bouclé wool questions
What is bouclé wool?
Bouclé wool is an upholstery fabric with a fluffy, looped appearance that evokes the curls of sheep’s wool. In its natural version, it is woven from irregularly treated wool yarns. In the "bouclé wool effect" version, the fibres are made of polyester.
What can you do with bouclé wool in home décor?
Bouclé wool can be used for a total look on a sofa, armchair, chair or ottoman, or as a cosy accent with a throw, cushion cover or rug. It warms up parquet and polished concrete floors, as well as Scandinavian, vintage or mountain chalet settings.
Is a bouclé wool armchair easy to maintain?
A bouclé wool armchair does not crease, or does so only with great difficulty, and withstands the test of time. When the upholstery is a "bouclé wool effect", the polyester fibres are very easy to maintain and very easy to live with on a daily basis. Natural bouclé wool remains more hard-wearing than traditional wool.
Which colours should you choose for a bouclé wool piece of furniture?
White and beige are the shades in which bouclé wool best expresses its nature, with minimalist, immaculate elegance. Colourful versions are also available and evoke the pop and vintage effect of the 1970s. Mustard and terracotta particularly enhance it.
