THE JOY OF COSY
Your home will exude the feelgood factor with no-fuss natural textures and raw finishes
SOFT TOUCH
There’s something so casual and artful about freshly crumpled linen in muted natural hues mixed with the richer textures of wool and faux fur, which feel sensational next to the skin. Add in a frayed hem, some raw edges or a vintage-inspired ruffle and you’ll never look back. Super-chic bedlinen and cushions can be found at secretlinenstore.com; linenshed.co.uk has beautifully frayed pillowcases (wash inside-out so they keep their shape) and ruffled tablecloths.
CASUAL LAYERING
Have a stylish chair? Drape over a textured blanket or soften the edges with a sheepskin rug. Styling that appeals to the senses has a bohemian vibe and simply involves layering tonal cushions and blankets in faux fur, weaves and linen. Keep the colours neutral in shades of antique white, driftwood and dove grey. For tactile accessories, check out the Icelandic sheepskin throws, from £89 at Notonthehighstreet.com, or the imitation Toftlund, £7 at Ikea.
Add DEPTH and texture to your home by LAYERING with raw and NATURAL materials
PERFECT FOCUS
Say goodbye to overhead downlights and hello to clever task lighting in the shape of wall lights and stylish pendants. These more ornate kitchen and dining fixtures allow for reading and working, are seriously flattering and give a room more of a designer look. For similar industrial pendant lights, try Original BTC and for fluted glass designs, try Nordic Nest.
PALE & INTERESTING
Fill your home with pieces that add warmth and personality. Use wooden pegs to hang essential everyday items such as wooden boards and linen towels, and display books, accessories and objects inspired by nature on shelves. Try Cox & Cox for similar glass pendants and H&M Home for pleated paper lamps. The Conran Shop, Summerill & Bishop and David Mellor sell similar accessories.
So much of what we choose for our HOMES is about COMFORT and creating a space where we can retreat and feel SAFE and HAPPY
NATURE LOVER
Introduce organic textures and materials that bring an element of tranquillity to your home and help connect you to outdoor soulful living. You can do this through accessories – filling bud vases with dried grasses and sprigs you’ve foraged, or simply by positioning your furniture to look outwards towards nature so you can watch the seasons unfold. For similar textured vases, try Nkuku, and for similar furniture, try Heal’s, The Conran Shop or SCP.
KEEP IT TACTILE
Textured surfaces will add a modern rustic statement to any room. Mix it up to keep it looking interesting – team furniture such as raw-edged tables and battered metal chairs with slubby linens and coarse textiles and add hand-thrown ceramics for a stylish finishing touch. For similar metal pegs, try Garden Trading and for woven baskets, try Hedgehog. The Secret Linen Store sells linen curtains and Nkuku has similar ceramic tableware.
We see comfort in texture: we curl up in its SOFTNESS and ALLURE. We snuggle down when the lights are low, and we BREATHE easy when the air is full of the scent of nature’s BOTANICALS
TRANQUIL RETREAT
In today’s imperfect world, it’s more important than ever to have a calm and peaceful sanctuary where we can be alone, unwind and recharge. The bedroom is the place to do this at the beginning and end of the day. For bedtime, make sure you can make your space dark, so you get the melatonin flowing and enjoy the benefits of a good night’s sleep.
Your HOME needs to evoke a SERENE ATMOSPHERE, clearing your mind and CALMING your senses the MOMENT you step inside
LIGHT SHOW
Nothing beautifies the details of your home more than natural sunlight. It boosts mood, increases productivity and induces a tranquil ambience. Invest in large strategically placed mirrors to bounce natural light around and opt for airy drapes at the windows to add a sense of movement. Check out semi-sheer Piglet linen curtains £89/pair at pigletinbed.com.