Feeling adventurous?
GABRIELLE FAGAN reveals three routes for channelling nomadic travel-inspired themes
Fiona Walker England Navaho patchwork elephant animal head, large, currently reduced from £70 to £56, Hurn & Hurn Adam Takara pouffe, £131.99, Wayfair Dot dash print canvas storage pots in teal, currently reduced from £22 to £17.60, Bohemia Design Different Different camels cushion, £45, Postcards Home ome trends suit those who like to play it safe, but ‘Nomadic Modern’ certainly isn’t one of them. This is a decor direction for those who want to push the creative boundaries, are open to inspirations from all over the world, and love curating their exotic treasures into schemes which ooze personality.
Tempted? There are three key routes available if you want to journey to this style destination, and join the nomadic decor tribe.
If you’re an intrepid adventurer, show off your souvenirs in a colourful, quirky way with a dash of bohemian, or simply but subtly pick up on tribal patterns and layer them against an earthy rich colour palette.
Alternatively, the stay-at-home but stylish could opt for a sophisticated, ubercontemporary scheme that just hints at global glamour.
Be adventurous and take a style journey – no passport required! Just follow the experts’ simple guide to joining the global gang...
LET TEXTILES TELL A FARAWAY STORY
says Wayfair stylist Nadia McCowan Hill
“If one word defines this trend, it’s textiles, textiles, textiles! From chunky Moroccan pouffes to scatter cushions in tribal prints, woven accessories are the surest way to bring to life the nomadic look,” enthuses Nadia McCowan Hill, resident style advisor at Wayfair.
“Don’t be afraid of vibrant hues or colourclashing, as this trend is reserved for the bold. Bear in mind though, that the look should be eclectic and fresh, rather than rigidly devoted to a single style. Accents of metallics, such as a golden sunburst mirror or a bronze or copper lantern or tray, can add an essential touch of glamour and richness.”
Abundant greenery is an essential finishing touch, adds Nadia, who suggests lavishing a home with luscious foliage, from elegant palms to trailing hanging plants.
This is a great opportunity to show off your most prized treasures. Dig out trinkets and reminders of long-forgotten trips and display on a striking decorative tray or coffee table.
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