With summer comes feelings of freedom, joy, and an overall sense of optimism and this season’s interior trends are here to embrace all three to make styling and being in your space that much more enjoyable. Read on to get your styling inspiration with our pick of the top 3 interior trends for summer.
Mediterranean Summer
Proven to be a timeless classic for interior design, the Mediterranean style sets to stay for summer, adding a coastal vibe to any room. Taking hints of Grandmillenial and Coastal Grandma trends of previous seasons, intricate patterns, natural elements and strategic splashes of colour are the foundations of this interior trend.
Celebrating light and openness, Mediterranean style conjures up scenes of sunlight-flooded rooms, whitewashed walls and sheer curtains gently blowing in the warm breeze. The colour palette takes inspiration from the Mediterranean landscape with cobalt blues, warm oranges and fresh neutrals.
Embrace the trend with furniture and décor that blends organic materials with craftsmanship. Rattan or wicker paired with soft cushions and textiles adds warmth and invites relaxation, while wrought iron provides elegance. Accents, such as vases and tableware, adorned with intricate designs in punchy shades infuse life into the style. Pair with lush green plants to add a touch of freshness to any setting.
Spode’s Blue Italian collections are the perfect choice for adding a coastal twist to your summer style. From full tablescapes with layered ceramics to smaller touches with vases, coasters, mugs and textiles, transport yourself to a sun-drenched coastal haven to be surrounded in a soothing and timeless ambience.
Fresh Maximalism
Combining elements of the maximalist trend we know and love with a contemporary aesthetic, the fresh maximalism trend embraces colour, pattern and textures while maintaining a sense of balance and cohesiveness. If the thought of embracing a more is more maximalist approach felt too much before, you’ll be pleased to discover this alternative vision is much easier to handle, being softer and far gentler on the eye.
While a sense of calm and enveloping is on the agenda, plain and empty is certainly not. Fresh maximalism continues to hero layering and mixing and matching, but this time with a joyous injection that lightens the mood. Shades of pink, blue and yellow take centre stage and pattern is mixed with grounding plains to elevate.
The blend of swirling leaves and scattered blooms of our Morris & Co. collection beautifully reinterprets the maximalist trend. Heritage patterns from William Morris dance amongst pastel hues to create a mix-and-match collection that’s the perfect partner for sunny days.
Mood-boosting pink
Pinks continue to find a home in interiors and fashion this summer after taking the world by storm this past year with Pantone’s Viva Magenta colour of the year and the much-anticipated release of the upcoming Barbie movie. A fun, feminine shade that makes an impact in any space and that pairs perfectly with greens and rustic interiors, this trend is set to add joy, encourage self-expression and help us to escape the stresses of daily life.
When it comes to adding colour to a space, especially one you haven’t experimented much with, easing yourself in gradually can be the best approach to take. Add splashes of punchy pink with cushions and throws or style candy floss pink tapered candles or small vases on sideboards and shelves for a subtle hint.
Tableware and home accessories are the easiest way to incorporate a new shade into your home and to test out whether it’s for you. Spode’s Zoological Gardens collection pairs pastel pink with turquoise and monochrome for an inviting and playful setting. However, if you like your pinks a little more vibrant, Creatures of Curiosity showcases heritage florals across its tableware collection in deep pink and features table linens in a matching shade. Paired with gold accents and bright zesty shades of orange, lemon and lime, how can you go wrong?
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