Making a huge impact in the designer shows this year is the natural eco look.
Natural wood from sustainable sources hand crafted into clean and pleasing designs is at the heart of the look. This doesn't mean pieces are brand new; pre-loved and recycled furniture is just as valued and, indeed, if your preference is for endangered timbers like teak, reclaimed pieces are now the only viable option. Other natural materials have recently been recognised as better for health as well as environment. Eco paints, non toxic pastes and papers and natural floorcoverings are available in a huge range of styles and shades.
But the natural eco look is about more than environmentally sound decorating. It is about reintroducing the colours and textures of the countryside and rediscovering our artisan roots. It could well take as its motto William Morris' words, 'Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful'.
Against a background of materials such as stone and wood colours can be muted (putty, sage, corn and rust) or vibrant (cerise, purple, lime and chartreuse) and patterns simple or intricate. But, whatever the choice, the finished decor will be pleasingly organic with each element in harmony with the whole. It will be a scheme easily changed with the seasons or mood but it will retain - and respect - the underlying bones of the design.
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