HOME EDITION
SHOUT ABOUT IT Three bold pieces to give a statement look
Boucle Wave lounge chair, £645 sixtheresidence.co.uk
ONE WITH NATURE Zinus (above) provides a rustic edge to add character to any room, while Glasswells (left) has seen a resurgence in natural wood furniture to reflect a stronger connection to nature
HKLiving Lucy Terrazzo side table, £295 roseandgrey.co.uk
Costello LHF chaise in Nefertiti velvet, £1,600 sofa.com
in this natural trend. “An organic design ethos ties into the revival of artisan crafts, as well as a desire to connect with our environment,” according to Glasswells. “Biophilic design is all about being at one with nature and products made from wood, wool and stone are part of that focus.” Meanwhile, Zinus, which offers affordable bed frames, sofas, accent chairs and tables, also says it has seen a resurgence in more rustic interior schemes. Stephany Aubrey, brand specialist, notes: “Step aside light woods – teak, mahogany and walnut have become popular again, fuelled by the resurgence of characterful
interior schemes. With their inherent sophistication, dark woods can provide warmth and cosiness to a space, alongside character and unique charm, especially if the wood features knotting or unusual markings. From beautiful bed frames or dining sets, to a more subtle accent piece such as a coffee table, there are many ways to bring this trend into your home.” Another easy way to make an impact in the home is with statement piece of furniture such as a lush velvet sofa in a bold jewel colour or an unusual onyx table. Incorporating vintage furniture or quirky artwork into a modern scheme can help
break up the space, creating a key point of interest within a room. Mustard Made is a maker of vintage- style metal lockers for the home, and its pieces are perfect to give a pop of colour within a scheme, as well as providing valuable storage solutions. Becca Stern, creative director and co-founder, comments: “Design experts predicted that we would see more homes embracing colour this year. It’s about stepping away from sterile, harsh palettes and looking to incorporate richer tones and textures. We’re seeing dove grey replaced by warm white and beige by butter yellow. What’s
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