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Go Natural! One of the easiest ways to create a cohesive look in your home décor is to be consistent. When you come to choosing pieces for a scheme, think about how they will fit alongside existing pieces. If it’s a complete refresh you’re after, consider how you could build the look out from that one piece. This season we’re championing the benefits of layering organic elements into your home. By opting for an organic-inspired scheme, you will create a stylish summer space that feels as effortless as it looks. The key to making an organic-led décor scheme work is to start with the fundamental pieces. If you are starting from a completely blank slate then you can choose statement pieces of wooden furniture—these will start to tell the story of your space. In this case, these pieces of furniture become the hero elements of the scheme, as they not only set the tone of the space but also become an important visual focal point. You can then use soft linen textiles and cool gray accessories to balance the rough textures of the main pieces. If, however, you already have furniture pieces that possess a modern aesthetic, you can still create an organic vibe. In this instance, you can achieve the look by introducing texture through layered accents—think found driftwood, olive trees, jute rugs, grain pillows, hand-woven baskets, and so on. This will create a visual juxtaposition between the clean lines of the furniture and the natural textures. With your furniture and accessory style decided, you should turn your attention to the color palette of the space. Taking the lead of natural elements such as wood and stone, the scheme should continue the organic theme through its chosen hues across all the elements in the room. Soft beige, sandy colors mixed with cool grays and milky whites will give the space a sophisticated and balanced feel.
Will’s tip! Wooden
Top: Cushions, Urbanara, from $30, urbanara.co.uk Bottom: Curtains, H&M Home, $80 a pair, hm.com
Bath accessories, Urbanara, from $6 urbanara.co.uk
Will’s tip! Introduce unexpected visual interest to natural and organic pieces with hand-carved patterns, just like the herringbone cut into this wooden chopping board. Herringbone flag cutting board, Leif, $60, leifshop.com
furniture is a great way to quickly make a textural statement in a space—we love the rustic and organic look of this sink console unit from Pottery Barn. Mason reclaimed wood single sink console, Pottery Barn,$1,699, potterybarn.com
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1. Out rigger wall banner Pony Rider, from $119, ponyrider.com.au 2. Wooden veneer pendant lamp LJ lamps, from $240, etsy.com/shop/ljlamps 3. Luna cushion cover Sparrow & Co.,$37, sparrowandco.com 4. Large ceramic pitcher Old Faithful Shop,$49, oldfaithfulshop.com 5. Seagate dinner plate in gray Canvas,$21, canvashomestore.com 5. Terrazzo wool dhurrie rug West Elm,from $59, westelm.com
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