How to decorate your home with Artist’s Retreat inspired interiors
Channel a rural creative retreat with this season’s take on countryside interiors. Here, gentle pattern, classic shaping and artistic, eclectic details capture the essence of creative hideaways, whether beachside or in the country.
“Styling your home in a thoughtful, collected-over-time way is all the rage right now. This trend works best when you take your time, curating the pieces you love against simple backdrops, with restrained pops of colour.” - Alessandra Cahill, Trends Content Writer
How to create the Artist’s Retreat look
Perfect for channelling the feel of a comfortable rural escape, this look is all about classic shaping and charming traditional patterns.
Painterly details, creative touches and a gentle approach to colour and pattern combine for a look that feels personal yet timeless. Key to this style is to introduce the unexpected in order to keep the look fresh and playful - so mix and match patterns, add colourful trim or a statement wall finish, and display personal objects and eclectic artwork to add a youthful, individualistic air.
“Traditional sofa silhouettes will always be in style, so these pieces are always a great investment. English roll arm sofas have been around for over 200 years, so they won’t be dropping out of fashion any time soon!” - Kellie Wyles, Head of Buying and Brands
Key elements
Whether it’s classic check patterns, artisan furniture pieces or something a little unexpected, this look tells a story at every turn.
Thoughtful curation
For that curated-over-a-lifetime feel, opt for a mix and match approach, sticking to a tonal colour palette for cohesion. Blend chunky stripes with generous checks, tactile plains with contoured rugs, and ceramics with woven elements.
Sophisticated materials
Add sophistication to soft tones and pastels with grounding elements. Opt for wood occasional furniture, deep hues in wall trims and layered patterned scatter cushions, which all help to introduce edge and depth amongst all that pastel.
Unexpected colour
Reinforce that artisan, curated feel with a pop of colour or pattern where it’s least expected. Wallpapered ceilings, painted woodwork and colourful tiles are all ways to add surprising character into your space.
Key pieces
A mix of traditional, timeless pieces and eclectic artisan accessories, this trend is ideal for the well-traveled stylists among us.
Classic sofa silhouettes
Create that informal country home feel by mixing and matching classic shapes and prints, such as pairing a roll armed sofa like the Arundel upholstered in a timeless stripe, with the matching accent chair in a bold check.
Wooden furniture
For the ultimate artisan feel, opt for wooden occasional tables such as the Nario coffee table. In the bedroom, a classic upholstered wood framed bed such as the Lewes is the perfect anchor for this new rustic style.
Handcrafted accessories
Introducing handcrafted elements, such as café curtains, beading, hand knotted rugs or an imperfectly tiled fire surround lends an artistic, personal element. Look for wide striped accessories, checked soft furnishings and craft elements - such as the beaded detailing on the Realta Bobbin chest of drawers.
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Shoreline Sanctuary trend
Is there anywhere quite as peaceful as the seaside in the early morning? Sand between your toes, breeze through your hair, and the unmistakable soundtrack of gentle waves - being by the sea can make one’s worries disappear.
Calm Beach trend
If you’re all about the intrigue of romantasy and the more-is-more appeal of a pattern-packed space, this interior style is sure to tick all your boxes.
Colour Drenching trend
Colour drenching started as a catwalk fashion trend, but this all-one-colour aesthetic has taken the interior design world by storm - thanks to its versatility, adaptability, and easy-to-replicate elegance.
