Casual and Calm

This month’s top interior trend is set to be a CASUAL and CALM interior design that brings together a wide variety of soft and relaxed colours, fabrics and furniture to create a stylish and tranquil home. This look is laid back and minimal with simple items and accessories that create a sense of calm in even the busiest of households. This design is perfect for those who wish to create a sanctuary within their home that is visually stylish without feeling overdone or cluttered.

The key elements of this look is balancing a serene and peaceful interior feel with cosy and simple design features that keep the room feeling relaxed and cosy. Soft and elegant colour schemes such as off white, cream and beige work wonderfully in calm interior spaces and can be teamed with rich brown and taupe colours for a welcoming interior feel or smoky greys for a more contemporary interior feel. Elegant pastel hues will also suit a casual and calm interior space and are great for adding a pop of colour without distracting from the serene ambiance of this design.

Wallpaper featuring simple patterns such as stripes or florals can be used to draw attention to a main feature wall however stick to muted colour tones or metallic elements that will add a reflective light within the room. A more modern look can be achieved with some silhouette style tree and branch effect wallpaper that will create an elegant and naturally calming feel within your chosen room. These can be teamed with co-ordinating cushions in matching prints and patterns or a selection of knitted or faux fur cushions in soft grey, white, cream and brown that will create a cosy space to curl up and relax.

Opt for natural fabrics across your soft furnishings and upholstery. Simple linen and cotton work well within this trend with natural colours and finishes creating a light and relaxed feel within your chosen room. Upholster a modern, retro or traditional sofa, armchair, dining chairs or headboard in a simple linen fabric that is elegant and versatile and can be added to almost any interior space. For a slight pop of colour then opt for vintage style dusky hues such as duck egg, mint or peach and team with grey fabrics, cushions and rugs for a perfect mix of calm and colourful.

Depending on your choice of colour scheme there are a wide variety of choices when it comes to selecting your furniture. Classic oak is perfect for complimenting a rich cream interior space while whitewashed or smoked oak furniture is perfect for creating a sense of calm in more natural or Scandinavian style homes. White, grey and cream painted furniture will create a light and cosy feel within your chosen space and give a more elegant and classic feel to your home. Opt for simple white accessories for a light and bright interior design or add a selection of natural wood sculptures, vases and picture frames that will create a calm, back to nature inspired look that is perfect for rural home interiors.

For more ideas on creating a casual and calm interior design, take a look at our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Casual and Calm.