home: trend [ natural finishes ]

A big trend we are seeing this year and in particular this Summer, is natural finishes.

This stripped back look can be seen on tables, chairs, lighting & mirrors. Of course you probably don’t want to deck out your whole room in eveything pale wood, but just a few of these pieces will mix well together.

If you like a neutral colour pallete or earthy tones are your thing, this is where you can have the most fun. In a dining room a natural finished wooden dining table and chairs can look amazing against a dark green wall or black kitchen cabinets.

In a living room a wooden lampshade can be a lovely addition. The light is often softened and it will certainly be a focal point.

If you choose items that are also untreated then you have the option of painting them at a later date. There are so many great colour choices available.

Guide:

Top row:

lampshade / made.com [ £30 ], bench / ikea.com [ £40 ]

Middle row:

sideboard / habitat.co.uk [ £760 ], coffee table / laredoute.co.uk [ £259 ]

Bottom row:

mirror / maisonsdumonde.com [ £55 ], screen / rockettstgeorge.co.uk [ £400 ], dining chair / bykallevig.com [ £99 ]

home: made [ wall organiser ]

This little project opens up so many options with colour and size, it’s the perfect make for a study or kids bedroom.

With some basic materials and tools you can create this great wall organiser for your home. We love the colour thelovelydrawer.com has used, but of course the choice is yours.

Head to thelovelydrawer.com for the full tutorial.

home: favourite thing [ console table ]

This Mid Century inspired console table from West Elm is the perfect piece to fit in any interior.

The sustainable sourced Acacia wood and bronze detail on the handles give a lux feel. The two drawers and shelf also make it very practical.

[ £399 ]

westelm.co.uk

home: made [ desk ]

Head to themerrythought.com to be inspired to make this fab desk. Using an Ikea drawer unit as a base with the addition of a wooden table top and a pair of legs, you are good to go.

Obviously you will need to have some basic woodwork skills or at least know someone that has to complete this project, but it’s a great one.

We love the use of the drawer unit, it looks like it was meant to be part of the table and more expensive than it would actually be.

home: made [ hanging shelves ]

Up your shelfie game with this easy make from whydontyoumakeme.com. This quirky hanging shelf uses wooden boards, rope cord & metal rings, as well as some basic tools.

Follow the full tutorial here to make your own.

home: trend [ canopy beds ]

Trends are seeing a modern take on the traditional four poster beds and there are many beautiful options to suit different bedroom styles and current trends.

Choose from varying tones of wood, minimal sleek black, metallic sheens, bamboo and even new versions of traditional moulded wood designs.

These beds create a focus and statement for a room. It’s an elegant look and can work as a base to design the rest of the room from.

Top row

Maison Du Monde £486 / Maison Du Monde £757 / Get Laid Beds £559

Middle row

Furntastic £679.92 / Maison Du Monde £648.50 / The White Company from £795

Lower row

And So To Bed £7420.00 / Cuckooland £345 / Mattress Man £799

home: made [ S-hook shelf ]

This great little make is perfect for small spaces or on the back of a door. Using just one piece of wood and some S-hooks you can make this simple and modern storage solution.

Head to hunker.com for all the details and tutorial to guide you through.

home: favourite thing [ apothecary cabinet ]

This weeks pick is this gorgeous cabinet from rockettstgeorge.co.uk. Add character to a room with this antique style wooden cabinet, featuring 18 drawers to store paperwork and your treasures.

There is some lovely details including the brass label holders, and lettered plaques on the lower drawers, as well as the angled top level, giving a quirky look for all to admire.

Available now from rockettstgeorge.co.uk

[ £250 ]

home: found this [ side board ]

Beautiful built furniture from the Cotswold Company can be browsed on their website. So many incredible pieces of furniture and our favourite is this oak Appleby Oak sideboard

They say;

Sometimes, you don’t want to hide everything away out of sight. Less a sideboard and more a display cabinet, this fine piece of furniture is glazed on three sides so it’s ideal for showing off and protecting your precious collectables. Crafted from solid oak and high quality oak veneers, and finished with a durable clear lacquer to keep it looking its rustic best, it has a double cupboard and a single cupboard – each with a single shelf – to help you organise things neatly.

home: trend [ woven furniture ]

This last year has seen a massive resergence in 70s inspired rattan furniture. A boho feel, with a relaxed vibe was seen everywhere, and is still very much a popular choice.

This year we are seeing a lot more woven furniture incorporating Japanese influences. The pale wood tones are being mixed with black for a more striking look. This can be seen on cabinets and screens, again with Japanese influences.

The fine weave we are seeing creates a lovely pattern and texture on table tops and door fronts, perfect for a statement piece. Don’t go overboard with this, as the more stripped back the better. Let the furniture do the talking, so just invest in one or two items to tie into your space.

Guide:

Clockwise from top left

Coffee table / hm.com [ £99.99 ]

Screen / rockettstgeorge.co.uk [ £400 ]

Wardrobe / made.com [ £699 ]

Dining chair / rockettstgeorge.co.uk [ £265 ]

Table lamp / dunelm.co.uk [ £42 ]

Bed / frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk [ £1095 ]

Cabinet / laredoute.co.uk [ £655 ]

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