5 finds I’m obsessed with this week
Dutch Master…’ish
Wall hangings, whether they’re print or textile based, are a great way to add a shot of colour and pattern to your room, and the bigger the better if your space allows for it.
And because they are so lightweight compared to framed pictures, they’re the type of art that you can get up on the wall without too much DIY prep - so just perfect in my opinion.
This one is a particular favourite of mine as I’ve always loved those 17th Century Dutch botanical paintings with their realistic style and naturalistic depictions of nature.
And whilst an original Dutch master would make a considerable dent in your wallet, these wall hangings are a tad more affordable and will add a beautiful shot of colour to any room.
Dutch Master printed tapestry, Anthropologie
Rug appreciation society
There’s something quite beautiful about the combination of the soft gentle colours of this rug with the more intense occasional shots of russet brown and the almost hidden pops of olive green.
I can just imagine it sitting in front of a velvet reddish brown sofa and maybe even set against a olive green wallpaper with a delicate geometric pattern running through it.
Chuck on a mix of plain and patterned cushions that pull from all of the colours (with plenty of varied texture) and you suddenly have the start of a room scheme.
Which is why patterned rugs can be a great base for the rest of your room when starting from scratch as they invariably have a ready-made colour palette in them. The perfect starting point.
Boho rug from Coral and Hive
Huggable colour
This is exactly the type of colour scheme that I love - an easy two tone one that feels both natural and extremely accessible.
Quiet often the assumption with a ‘colourful home’ is that you need to embrace bold eye popping shades, whereas in reality that’s probably the worst thing you should do if you want to ensure liveable colour with longevity.
And taking a couple of colours like yellow and green, which sit next to each other on the colour wheel, and then fine tuning them to muted, softer versions of the classic hues is a great way to build a very natural looking, easy going colour palette.
The key as always being to mix up the look with plenty of texture and a little bit of pattern - as this will offset any feelings of your colours feeling too block-like.
For a similar wall colour, try Chanterelle from Fenwick and Tilbrook or Golden Sands from Dulux
Block party
Block printed patterns are always an easy win for me when it comes to introducing that all important element of pattern into a room.
And there’s something about the traditional patterns of a lot of block print designs that is very soothing, and I believe this has something to do with our brains liking ordered repetition - which they give in buckets.
This cushion is from a company I’ve just come across, and I love that it’s printed on both sides which always feels a little more luxurious than a plain back.
And the combination of aubergine and green is always a winner. Just gorgeous.
Sarai cushion, Anboise
Bouclé still going stong
I’m always drawn to these type of chairs, but truth be told more from an aesthetic POV rather than a comfort one.
It’s an interesting debate whether everything in our homes needs to be practical first and beautiful second. And most of the time I would always advocate a balanced approach if possible.
But sometimes, just sometimes, it’s nice to have a bit of eye candy.
And this honey coloured bouclé chair strikes the perfect balance, blending soft, curved lines with a solid, grounding presence.
And maybe, just maybe, it’s comfy too.
Didsbury accent chair, Cult Furniture