Klooftique: Finest Natural Leather

Natural leather furniture is a classic – from deep-buttoned Chesterfield sofas to sleek chairs, comfy ottomans and statement headboards.

But what colours go best with this natural material? Here, the team from Klooftique – a Cape Town design institution specialising in the manufacturing of bespoke leather furniture – share their insights.

“It’s gratifying to see how the trending paint colours for 2023 align with Klooftique’s signature palette – one that inspires everything we do – including fabric choices, scatter cushions and accessories.

Our core palette is built around: charcoals, greys and blacks, dark olive greens, deep midnight blues, almost leaning toward black, ochre and burnt oranges, and hues of brown.

And, as manufacturers of timeless and vintage leather couches, sectionals and chairs, we can say, without a doubt, that all of these colours go with natural leather furniture.

Particularly when your décor scheme includes furniture and accessories that make you happy, with a mix and match of different colours, textures and accents that create a room you love to live in.

Used in design styles that range from clean and contemporary, to modern Scandinavian (Scandi chic) or even ‘seaside cottage’, interior designers agree that pairing a naturally brown leather sofa with a wide range of neutrals and creamy whites will give a room a classic look.

Pairing natural leather furniture with any shade of green makes sense – brown and green are seen together in nature as tree bark and leaves, or soil and grass. In the same way, think of the incredible range of warm colours found in autumn leaves in Europe and North America that pair beautifully with natural browns. Even the right shade of yellow will work well.

And, brown goes with brown when it comes to teaming your leather couch or chairs with other, complementary shades of brown and beige. In this case, using a variety of shades throughout the room adds character to a sophisticated scheme. For a rustic look, using lots of natural wood – from floors to wall cladding or other furniture pieces – teams brown with brown to good effect.”