Styling for the start of summer

British summertime is officially here, and it looks like this year is going to be hot! What better way to celebrate the arrival of summer, than with some sun-ready styling? This month, we are taking inspiration from the beautiful, cooling Mediterranean homes of Greece. From cooling neutrals to pops of vibrant blues, this style is not only gorgeous, but also great at cooling down a room.

The Sofa

To start the Sofa (the most important bit!), for this look our Austen is perfect. Austen’s slender lines and modern design is perfectly on trend for this look. And, Austen is so comfy you won’t ever want to leave your living room, with sumptuous Seats and luxurious cushions. Opt for Austen in our Waffle Taupe Fabric for a cooling, stony neutral look. For Austen’s legs, Walnut is the perfect shade. It’s a medium cool-toned wood, cooling for summer and is a brilliant contrast to Waffle Taupe.

The Scatters

As a finishing touch to the Sofa, add some of our fluffy, duck feather-filled Scatter Cushions. That way when you’re snuggled on the Sofa after a summer BBQ, you’ll have a comfy spot to rest your head! Our Scatters in Plush Indigo are the perfect deep blue pop for this look.

The Wallpaper

Who says walls have to be boring? We love the way a mural wall looks, it allows you to pack even more style into your home. For this room, we love this ‘Summer in Santorini’ Wallpaper from HappyWall. With this Wallpaper, you can bring a slice of breezy, Grecian summer into your home.

The Rug

A rug can really make or break a room; if you pick the wrong rug, a space can feel cramped or smaller. This rug from Benuta will do the opposite. Its cooling neutral tones are bound to open up your living area. And, it’s super comfy to sink your feet into! Win, win.

The Table

It’s easy to go simple with cabinets and wooden furnishings, but for this look, we wanted a table with more wow factor. This table is definitely a talking point, with its unique shape and design. The teak helps you to bring a little nature inside, which is perfect for the season. The white finish of the sides of the table is great for creating an airy atmosphere.

The Print

 

Have you ever seen anything more summery than this print? The sunny lemons are perfect for the season and perfectly on theme. The blue patterned background ties in with the blue of the Wallpaper and the Plush Indigo Scatters.

The Plant

We believe that no room is truly complete until it has some plants. Not only do houseplants add a pop of green, but they also are a healthy addition to a room due to their air-cleaning abilities. For this room we think a Snake Plant would go best. Snake Plants thrive in warm weather, which is perfect for the season, and they have a super unique appearance. Pair your Snake Plant with this gorgeous royal blue pot from Oliver Bonas.

The Vase

For a finishing touch, we love this vase from Anthropologie. It’s a cool neutral base colour that matches Waffle Taupe brilliantly, and its yellow and blue accents are perfectly on theme. Plus, you will have something nice to keep your summer flowers in!

And there you have it, that’s how we would style a room for the start of summer.