Inspiring interiors

As the weather warms up, there’s nothing like freshening up your interiors with a cool new vibe that will bring life to your living spaces. From dopamine-inducing yellows to marvellously mellow marble, this year’s summer interior trends are guaranteed to put the ‘wow’ factor in your home decor style. Here’s some inspiration to get you started

BUTTER YELLOW

Add a pop of happiness to your interiors with butter yellow hues, as featured heavily in this year’s spring/summer runway collections. The colour has moved from fashion into interiors, and can do wonders to transform a dull space into an uplifting one. Butter yellow works best with neutral colour schemes. Start with simple accents like throw pillows, blankets and decorative accessories, then go bigger with wall art or accent chairs.

BOTANICAL PATTERNS

Freshen up your decor and bring energy to your home with botanical patterns this summer. Think leafy prints in shades of green, wild blooms from an English garden, or Australian natives that make you feel at home. While you’re at it, add a few new indoor plants to the mix. Science has shown that greenery can help reduce stress and improve wellbeing, so this trend is a win-win all round.

WICKER AND RATTAN

Achieve an effortlessly cool bohemian look this summer with wicker baskets and/or rattan furniture and accessories. Far from being something you’d only see in Bali, natural textures like bamboo and rattan are taking Australian interiors by storm at the moment. An easy way to incorporate rattan is on your dining table, with rattan placemats and coasters. Otherwise, get creative with rattan or wicker homewares, shelving, side tables or hanging baskets.

SIMPLY THE ZEST

For colour inspiration this summer, look no further than your fruit bowl. Citrus colours like lemon, lime and orange can add zing to your interiors and put some pep in your step. The lemon print trend, in particular, has proven popular with designers of late, adding a pop of fun and brightness to home decor styling. Why not invest in lemondecorated bowls or a lemon-motif tablecloth? They’re simply the zest.

MARBLE

From marble kitchens and bathrooms to flooring and accessories, there are loads of ways to incorporate this timeless natural stone into the living areas of your home. If the budget allows, you may consider upgrading your kitchen with marble benchtops or using marble in your bathroom to create a luxurious spa-like experience. Otherwise, start with marble homewares such as trays, coasters and lamp bases that infuse sophistication into a space.

STATEMENT ARMCHAIRS

A statement armchair is the perfect way to brighten up a space, accent a room and add personality to your home this summer, without over- committing. Whether you opt for a canary-yellow or rust- coloured armchair, a retro rattan number or an unusually shaped piece in a muted tone, a statement armchair will add interest to your living areas. Don’t be afraid to go bold with standout stripes, non-apologetic velvet or vibrant prints.