How to decorate your home with Fun House inspired interiors
If you love refined, curated interiors with a playful touch - this trend could be just your thing. Modernist colour blocking and graphic stripes meet timeless mid-century silhouettes, creating a crisp, contemporary look. And if the “beige mum” aesthetic doesn’t appeal to you, you’re in luck - this is a look particularly suited to a hard-working family home.
“Don’t be put off by this bold look - most of the more adventurous elements are in lower-cost accessories, like scatter cushions, lamps and rugs. And because stripes are consistently on-trend, these are pieces that will stand the test of time, too.” - Alessandra Cahill, Trends Content Writer
How to create the Fun House look
Perfect for those who love a curated yet playful home, this style is all about introducing a colour blocked visual focal point, and then breaking it up with creatively applied graphic touches.
There’s plenty of options to play with here. Think chequered borders; a complementary footstool in the same luxurious material, but a contrasting tone; and asymmetrical graphic stripes running up simple, off-white walls. For schemes that feel playful and punchy, opt for a mixture of rich primary tones, anchor with monochromes, and add plenty of natural wood. Keep the background plain to retain balance and let colour and pattern shine.
“Going for a sofa in a bold colour can feel scary, but you’d be surprised how many times I’ve heard someone say they actually regret opting for a safe colour choice. Simply opting for a rich jewel toned fabric makes much more of an impact, reducing the need for additional fanfare.” - Kellie Wyles, Head of Buying and Brands
Key elements
This look might seem complex to pull off, but it’s actually fairly straightforward. With a few key considerations, you’ll be confidently layering graphic pieces and bold colours in no time.
Off-white walls
It’s not often we recommend white walls, but they’re a key element to nailing this look. For maximum impact, start with an off-white canvas and build from there - aiming for structure and rigour by framing architectural details with a border, and opting for bold colour in soft furnishings.
Large scale furniture
Go for fewer but larger pieces. An overscale armchair, like the Joules Porthleven cuddler adorned with wide, generous cabana-style stripes, or the architectural curve of the Demure footstool, will add dynamic appeal.
Fun combinations
Hitting the right tone with this trend is all about unexpected combinations. Even if you don’t feel it, a confident approach is key – mix pastels with primaries, square shapes with spheres and clean lines with curves.
Key pieces
Bold on the surface, almost all the elements of this look are tried-and-true timeless pieces - just combined in a fresh new way, making them great investments, even if you like to change things up.
Bold focal furniture
With all these stripes and bold graphic elements, focal furniture in a bold colour is a must to anchor the space. Somewhat surprisingly, both contemporary and traditional silhouettes work here - our Joules Patterdale velvet sofa in royal blue looks right at home mixed with these bold accessories.
Mid century dining
A key element to this look, Mid Century dining furniture is ideal for compact or family spaces, packing plenty of style into a small footprint. Our Dwell Terzo round dining table pairs brilliantly with built-in corner banquette seating for a space-efficient, streamlined effect - softened by the cocooning shape of the Dwell Eisha velvet upholstered tub chairs.
Striped or graphic accessories
Build on the welcoming, informal feel with a series of stripes - from rugs to cushions, these are easy to incorporate into your space. Amplify the effect further with your wall decor - think an eclectic gallery packed with graphic prints, a striped wallpapered accent wall, or simple but striking wall vinyls.
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