MATERIALS

A warmer kind of luxury.

Warm materials, with a tactile presence.

Stone, timber and fabric bring depth to a quietly composed room.

Party House — interior from the Vivianne Faye archive
STUDIO ARCHIVE / Party House · Layered dark surfaces and warm lighting in a residential interior.

Houzz’s Fall 2026 report describes interiors combining warm timber, earthy colours and layered natural surfaces. Material character contributes to the atmosphere of the room.

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For a Jakarta home

For a Jakarta home, begin with one substantial surface—a timber panel or textured stone—then balance it with softer fabric and quieter planes. Review samples in daylight and under evening lighting before settling the combination.

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Choose porous surfaces alongside a maintenance plan and an appropriate location. A texture that works beautifully on a feature panel may be less suitable where water or staining is frequent.

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