Style Guide: How to achieve that earthy-toned interior
A good rule of thumb is to select three base colours that are neutral and one or two hero earthy tones.
Move over 50 Shades of Grey and hello to the rich, earthy tones of winter. I don’t know about you but I am welcoming this change with open arms.
I’ve seen so much grey over the last five years it’s hard to get me excited over another grey scheme anymore.
The tricky thing is how can we use the artsy palette without it looking like it’s come fresh off the set of that ‘70s show.
By keeping your colour selection structured and intentional you will avoid a cluttered hot mess.
A good rule of thumb is to select three base colours that are neutral, for example ecru, caramel and a warm tinted white, then select one or two hero earthy tones - this could be terracotta and khaki.
Lastly a strong neutral from the grey family but you want it to have a warm tint to tie it together.
Colours aren’t limited to what I have described above, I imagine this winter’s palette like a picture of the Utah landscape or the Wither hills in autumn.
You can even dive into the the earthy berry and burgundies to pair back with caramels and browns.
Once you have your palette you can layer styling items to pick out those tones. Earthy tones only really work when you layer - as opposed to a cooler scheme it looks crisp and finished with less.
When doing your bedding or sofas, select a chunky throw that has a yarn with an organic look. Generally this would be a wool with a dual dye tone. With decor, keep an eye out for handmade pottery, woven baskets, sheepskins, leather accents and indoor plants.
You could have some of your pots in hessian for an organic look. If you are wanting to bring in pattern, have a look at some oriental or Arabian inspired wallpapers as they are rich in all these rich tones making your scheme easy to complete a special space for the winter.
Just because earthy-toned interiors are back, doesn’t mean you have to discard your current styling items.
You might just want to store some of your summer coloured decor and dot through a couple of new or up-cycled pieces for the winter. This refreshes your interior without it having to cost the earth.
By keeping your colour selection structured and intentional you will avoid a cluttered hot mess.