Did you know what linen is all set to be the hottest textile of 2021? The interior design experts at Ideal Home recently announced their top trends for the coming year and linen was named the fabric of the moment.

While modern velvets and traditional leathers are showing no signs of losing popularity, linen is beginning to take centre stage. With a laid-back and informal finish, linen furnishings tend to come in earthy, neutral tones – another top trend for 2021! We’ve rounded up our favourite pieces, to help you shine the spotlight on linen in your own home.

Messe Dining Chair

The Messe Dining Chair will not only help you to achieve the linen look, but also to bring another hot trend into your home in 2021: natural materials. With a contrasting design, the Messe offers a sculpted natural walnut back, long tapered legs and light linen upholstery, for a fresh Scandinavian finish. Both traditional and contemporary, this chic dining chair allows its beautiful materials to take centre stage.

Renzo Corner Sofa

Those looking for a sofa with ample space, style and support will love the inviting silhouette of the Renzo Corner Sofa. Blending comfort with contemporary convenience, it’s defined by its generous seat cushions, built-in table and sleek metal frame. The Renzo is perfect for all-day lounging with the whole family and is upholstered in hard-wearing slate linen for an elegant and resilient finish. Plus, its solid wood table is ideal for storing everything from your cup of coffee, to your remote control – what more could you need?

Mood Armchair

The perfect option for your reading nook, the Mood Armchair is both stylish and simplistic. Offering delicate rolled arms, a supportive back and the finest linen upholstery with pared-back embellishments, the chair is a celebration of understated style. Inspired by the classic Lawson silhouette, the Mood comes with tapered beech wood legs for a cool, retro finish.

Aura Sofa

Those seeking an elegant, retro-inspired sofa will fall head over heels for the Aura Sofa Set. Characterised by its roomy silhouette, this mid-century style couch comes with sloping wide track arms, plump cushions and hard-wearing beige linen upholstery. The Aura also benefits from a beech wood frame, angular golden legs and elegant walnut lapels that decorate its sides. Designed with laid-back comfort in mind, you may never want to move...

Elegant Dining Chair

Suitable for any interior space, the Elegant features a diamond-like silhouette, barely-there arms and an eye-catching cross sled base. With exaggerated lines, soft corners and metallic details, the Elegant is covered in hard-wearing linen in a striking shade of slate. Enough to add some retro charm to any living room, this chair is modern minimalism at its finest.

Vela Dining Chair

Dramatic yet entirely simplistic, the Vela Dining Chair blends Scandinavian and mid-century design principles. Wonderfully retro, this chic chair boasts exaggerated curves and an exposed metal frame that wraps around its linen-draped body. Perfect for your working from home space, or your dining table, the Vela is the ultimate option for those wanting to achieve stripped-back sophistication.