house & home
SUMMER 2021
Sue Coleman from PERFECT ROOMS & INTERIORS gives us the lowdown on some of the most popular interior trends of the season...
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ottagecore has already been a popular trend this year; it encompasses anything from country inspired homeware to floral patterns, rattan furniture and light colours. Cottagecore is a calming trend; ideal for the current state of society, bringing a peaceful interior setting into our homes just when we need it the most. It combines really nicely with a couple of other hot trends in pastels and gingham. Gingham has been a popular trend in the fashion industry and has now made its way back into interior trends. The gingham pattern, particularly popular on The Great British Bake Off, is typically known for its striped, checked or plaid appearance. 'gingham' comes from the Malayan word genggang, or 'striped.' The gingham pattern is ideal for summer with its bright, cheerful appearance. This pattern is used in all sorts of homeware from picnic blankets to plates. Hints of mint green, light pink, aqua blue, soft peach and pale yellow are all the buzz for spring and summer 2021. Paired with lots of whites and light wood, this colour combo offers a soft and soothing way to celebrate the sunny season with a nod to Scandinavian style. The calming tones work really nicely with
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Cottagecore, or, for a more contemporary spin, you can style
"Cottagecore is a calming trend; ideal for the current state of society, bringing a peaceful interior setting into our homes just when we need it the most" these creamy colours with shiny metallics like copper and polished brass and add in some geometric prints and shapes. We have recently opened a lovely new giftware store in Melksham, @ Home with Perfect Rooms. Pop in and see us! • perfectrooms.co.uk
From top to bottom: Set of 6 Wildlife Coasters, £20, Creature Candy; Cath Kidson Vintage Bunch Yellow Cushion, £34, The French Bedroom Co; Gingham tablecloths £11.99, Homescapes; Sophie Allport Bees Stoneware Nibbles Bowl, £8; Powder PInk Fireside Chair With Footstool, £1436, Ligne Roset
