2. be intimidating otherwise. It also directs people’s eye (typically from the lighter shade to the
darker) so it can be a great component in the overall composition of a room.
Wildly fashionable since last year in the fashion world, ombre is more a action than a pattern: it
involves the repeated dipping of an object - generally a garment - into dye at slightly shorter
intervals as the repetition continues, creating a notable gradient when all is said and done. The
trend has made the start to home decor and furnishings, pushed chiefly by the DIY movement
and officially carried forward by some progressive product and furniture designers who’ve been
willing to experiment with color and technique. Today’s roundup of ombre furniture
characteristics everything from a couch, desk and chest of drawers to a decorative chandelier
and a gorgeous spindled bench. Applicative to pretty much anything, the ombre-inspired look
may not always be a product of the process, but it almost always begs conversation and adds a
fresh pop of color to the living space in which it stands.
The most popular ombre furniture: