Trending Colors and Ultrasuede Pairings

Ultrasuede is a fabric you may have heard of before, and for good reason. It’s an ultra-microfibre fabric that’s like suede leather but is machine washable, resistant to stains and discoloration, and though it’s a woven fabric is resistant to pilling. One variety of ultrasuede you’re probably familiar with is Alcantara, typically manufactured in Italy and common in luxury products like designer bags and high-end vehicles.

Ultrasuede HP is a specifically high-performance variety of fabric that’s exciting because it’s extra durable and partially made with plant-based polymers. It wears well compared even to leather or suede, and feels luxurious, which makes it great for high-traffic spaces, upmarket commercial use, and for home furnishing for those of you who don’t want to worry too much about pets, children, guests, or just want to know your furniture is easy to clean and unlikely to get stained.

Since we’re always ready to do custom upholstery for our customers and clients, and Ultrasuede is already offered as an option on several furnishings we offer, we decided we’d match its color offerings with some on-trend colors for 2024, and demonstrate how best to use them.

Soft and Serene

Many paint companies chose colors for 2024 that were warmer, more inviting and cozier than the jewel tones they picked in 2023. Pantone came out with ‘Peach Fuzz’, and Glidden announced their pick was ‘Limitless’, a type of warm beige. Dulux chose ‘Sweet Embrace’, a chilled pink hue that’s cooler in tone but still quite cozy.

These on-trend paints are great for creating welcoming and gentle rooms that exude a calming effect. You can pair these paints with Ultrasuede colors such as Bisque, Nectarine, Natural Tan, Rose Quartz or Lilac. Beautiful, neutral, and soft, these fabric colors can be used on big furniture that anchors a room—consider headboards, sofas, armchairs or sectionals.

Cool and Energizing

Krylon bucked the 2024 trend with their color ‘Bluebird’, a zippy, bold and electric hue. Comparable Ultrasuede colors include Robin’s Egg, Real Teal, South Beach, Lime, Sunshine or Orange. All of these are cool, bright colors with sunny dispositions that can boost the impact of a space.

For upholstery, we’d recommend bold colors for smaller furnishings, so you have maximized impact that isn’t overwhelming to the senses. Consider these brighter colors for pieces such as living room chairs, ottomans, throws and pillows, dining stools, or even banquette seating.

Gorgeous Color is Just Around the Corner

Whatever on-trend, stylish look you’re going for, we can help you pair it with the right color and upholstery. Whether your next project is your home, your business, or just a new sofa we’re always more than happy to work with our customers and clients to get a custom look that’s just right. Ultrasuede HP is an option we’re glad to recommend—it’s not just practical, but a wide range of colors make it versatile too, and an ideal option for your next upgrade.