Back to nature: interiors embrace the natural look and the trend is gaining in prominence
Juxtaposed wood grains bring a visual warmth to contemporary furniture, while organic shapes, including a coffee table cut from a tree trunk, bring nature in its original form into the home
As the warmer weather digs in, interiors are reconnecting with nature in all its forms. Sleek and chic are making way for warmer materials, with prints and colours providing a new cocoon for the home.
“As our lives continue to get busier, there is a growing desire for our homes to be a break from the intensity, a calming space or even a sanctuary,” says Amanda Norton-Knight at Bowerbird. “In line with this, we have focused on a more lush tropical and botanical look.”
Tropical print cushions by Kerrie Brown, framed Hermès scarves featuring feathers, insects or animals, or turquoise porcelain and accessories are some of the simplest ways Bowerbird is applying the trend, while oak-finished dining tables and natural Belgian linen dining chairs and sofas offer a more significant overhaul to interiors, while “splashes of gold in drinks trolleys, tables and shelving create a luxe lift to the overall spring collection”.
Dusty pinks and muted floral prints give the Pretty in Pink theme its overriding femininity with soft textures and finishes creating a comforting, indulgent effect, while Urban Chic hints at nature with neutral creams, beiges and tan browns. This neutrality is given life with accessories and materials that add character and depth; think petrified wood, marble and handcrafted ceramics.
“From handmade rustic touches to clean lines, naturally-aged textures and personal artistic statements, there are dozens of ways to captivate and surprise with the Urban Chic trend,” says John McLennan, founder and executive chairman of Indigo Living.
Natural materials are big on display at OVOHOME, where wooden furniture takes on an East-meets-West aesthetic, according to the outlet.
