Neutrals, textures, and balance: the formula that never fails.

It’s something that has probably happened to you more than once: you walk into a home, or you look at images of living rooms or bedrooms in decoration magazines and websites, and everything just fits. No harshness, no noise, nothing feels excessive—and yet the whole space has a soul. That balance, which seems so natural, is not accidental. It responds to a very specific way of understanding interior design: starting from a well-worked neutral base and letting textiles shape the atmosphere.

That is precisely the aim of the new Sabu Stripes & Ikats collection by Sanderson, available at Gancedo. A proposal that looks back at the brand’s historical archives to reinterpret them with a contemporary approach, designed for real homes: spaces that seek serenity, but also warmth and personality.

Neutrals with life

Forget flat neutrals. Now it’s all about those with nuance, the ones that change with the light: warm sands, soft greens, faded-effect blues. These are colors that don’t tire the eye and make a home feel breathable.

In designs such as Batak Check or Sabu Stripe, classic check and stripe patterns are softened and become more gentle—almost as if time itself had refined them.

A simple trick to get it right: mix several neutrals instead of sticking to just one. Layering them is what creates depth without needing to add anything else.

The balance of knowing how to choose

Just because everything is designed to coordinate doesn’t mean you have to use it all. In fact, less is often more. A fabric with personality—some curtains, an upholstered piece, a distinctive armchair—can become the focal point of an entire room.

Fabrics such as Latimer Stripe, with its wide, timeless stripe, work perfectly on their own, bringing character without the need to add more layers.

The rest can be built in other ways: through wall color, a neutral rug, natural materials, or carefully selected furniture pieces. Because, in the end, it’s all about balance—knowing when to add… and when to stop.

The importance of texture

When color becomes more subtle, texture takes center stage. Cotton, linen, and natural blends bring a richness that goes beyond the visual: they invite you to touch, to experience the space.In the collection, all fabrics are designed with this in mind—tactile surfaces with body, with that slight irregularity that recalls something handmade.

Designs such as Lavanga feature a small embroidered motif reminiscent of traditional Indian block-printed patterns. Embroidered in 100% cotton on a natural speckled base fabric, the textile retains the inherent texture and character of its yarn. Feel free to combine it with checks and stripes—it looks wonderful!

Patterns that flow

Neutrals are not at odds with patterns, but here everything is about balance. Stripes, checks, and small motifs are combined without competing with one another. In designs such as Jamdani Stripe, the pattern has presence, but always within a controlled palette. That makes mixing feel effortless: everything fits because everything speaks the same language.

Behind many of these designs lies inspiration from ikat, an ancient artisanal technique in which yarns are dyed before weaving, creating patterns with a subtle sense of movement. This effect adds depth and ensures the fabrics never feel flat.

Layers for more welcoming spaces

If there is one gesture that defines this style, it is layering. Adding layers without overthinking, but with coherence: cushions, throws, curtains, upholstery… The beauty lies in the fact that everything is designed to work together.

Mixing a Sabu Stripe with a Batak Check or adding a touch of Lavanga works because they share the same foundation: natural materials, nuanced colors, and balanced designs.

In the end, that is the true intention of the collection: to show that creating a harmonious space is not about adding more, but about choosing better. Building, layer by layer, an atmosphere that flows… and makes you want to stay.