AVEN
Shapes to live with.
Textures to feel.
A place to make your own.
Good shapeSoft edgesReal life
The best rooms leave space for living. A favourite chair. A generous table. Somewhere to put your feet up.
Start with the way you want to feel. Let the furniture follow.
Pieces to come home to
Six ways to make a room your own. Start with one piece, then let the rest fall into place.
Chairs
A seat with a little character.
Sofas
Comfort that makes you stay a while.
Tables
A place for everything that happens.
Storage
Keep the useful things close.
Lighting
Change the light. Change the mood.
Objects
The details that feel like you.
A room, in four moves
Keep it simple. Space, materials, a few favourite pieces — and room for life to happen.
- Step 01
Make some room
Measure the space, notice the light and decide what the room needs to do.
- Step 02
Find your materials
Bring together the grain, the weave and the colours you want to live with.
- Step 03
Choose your pieces
Start with a piece you love. Add what feels useful, comfortable and right.
- Step 04
Bring it together
Leave space between things. Add a soft layer, a good light and your own details.
A room that feels like you
Put your ideas togetherFrom material
to a favourite piece
Look a little closer. Every shape begins with a surface, a texture and a way of making.
WoodThe surface Warmth starts with the grain
Fine honey-coloured oak, a curved back and a clear, simple shape. Follow the grain from the surface to the chair.
- Look for
- Fine grain & soft curves
- Pair with
- Woven fibres & warm light
Woven fibresThe surface Lightness, in the weave
An open, interlaced surface gives a solid shape room to breathe. Texture and light become part of the seat.
- Look for
- An open, tactile surface
- Pair with
- Pale timber & soft fabric
BoucléThe surface A softer place to land
Small loops, a soft ivory tone and a generous shape. The texture carries through every curve of this comfortable chair.
- Look for
- Soft loops & rounded forms
- Pair with
- Natural timber & quiet tones
SteelThe surface A little structure
A satin surface and a simple silhouette. Brushed silver brings a cool note to a room of softer textures.
- Look for
- A satin finish & clean lines
- Pair with
- Warm wood & upholstery
Illustrative material studies.
A closer look
Small details. A different perspective.
A line, a curve, the way a surface catches the light. The smallest choices change the whole room.
Notice the space around a piece as well as the piece itself. Let the materials and proportions do the work.
Less noise. More living.
Texture makes the difference
A room finds its character in the contrast between materials. These are a few places to begin.
Wood
- Look for
- Warm grain & quiet variation
- Pairs with
- Natural fabric & warm light
Woven fibres
- Look for
- An open, tactile weave
- Pairs with
- Pale timber & simple shapes
Soft upholstery
- Look for
- Comfort & a tactile surface
- Pairs with
- A clear shape & a warm room
Metal
- Look for
- Fine lines & a light outline
- Pairs with
- Wood, fabric & open space
Stone
- Look for
- Expressive veining & sculptural shapes
- Pairs with
- Soft textures & simple lines
Glass
- Look for
- Transparency & gentle reflections
- Pairs with
- Warm wood & a favourite piece
A little colour goes a long way
Follow a shade you love. Scroll to bring it into the room.
Make room for your ideas
Good questions
Better rooms
The little details deserve a little thought. A few answers to help your room take shape.
Where should I start?
Think about how you use the room, measure the space and choose one piece that matters to you. Build the rest around it.
How do I mix different materials?
Choose a small palette and repeat a few tones. Wood, woven fibres and a softer fabric can sit together without everything matching.
Can I plan a smaller room?
Start with clear walking routes and pieces that earn their place. Lighter frames and useful storage can help a room feel more open.
Does this form place an order?
No. It saves your ideas as a text file on your device. Nothing is ordered or sent.
Can I keep my first ideas?
Yes. Add your thoughts to the room plan below and save a local copy to return to later.