Here at McElhinneys, we're all for keeping an eye on upcoming homeware trends, and every season certain colours tend to become a focus point for interiors.
This summer, the earthy and warm shade of terracotta is set to be the hot trending colour, with many designers embracing orange and red tones in their latest homeware offerings.
A colour that naturally evokes a sense of calm and relaxation, it's easy to see why this aesthetically pleasing shade has been embraced in homes and historic buildings across the world.
We've put together a guide to adding a touch of terracotta to your home this summer with the help of some strategically placed home accessories from rugs to cushions. Read on for some major summer 2023 home inspiration!
1. Copper Cushions
Starting with a classic home accessory, we have a stunning rust colour cushion from Scatterbox, an easy way of making the most of this colour trend in your living room or bedroom.
Pair it with some mix-and-match style cushions and incorporate some softer shades such as cream or white and add different textures to created a more stylised finish to your desired space.
We have a soft cream and rust coloured cushion, also from Scatterbox, that would work perfectly with this patterned style.
2. Soft Throws
Another simple home addition that will really help liven up a space and tie everything together is a soft throw.
McNutt of Donegal is known for their fabulous range of wool throws, such as this reversible orange throw style, which would look great draped over a chair or sofa and would perfectly compliment some terracotta cushions.
3. Rustic Rugs
Another great way of embracing this terracotta trend in your home would be with a patterned rug.
This rust-hued rug from Asiatic London perfectly incorporates orange tones with darker shades, which would make for a great focus point in any room.
This versatile rug design will really help to bring this trend into your home in a very subtle way.
4. Luxurious Lamps
Finally we have this table lamp from Fern Cottage in this stunning patterned orange shade, ideal for adding warmth and another layer of texture to your home.
So there you have it, some simple ways of creating a light and inviting atmosphere in your home using this gorgeous terracotta homeware trend.
Why not have fun with your interior style by experimenting with some new colour palettes in your home? Soft and warm shades such as orange or red are a fantastic place to start, particularly if you're planning a summer home spruce up!
If you're searching for more home inspiration, check out our full homeware collection for everything from kitchen essentials to ornaments and giftware by clicking here.
Until next time,
Hannah x
