Above else, our homes should be a cosy place to retreat to at the end of the day, and there’s no better way to make your home feel snug than to echo elements of the natural world in the textures and colours you surround yourself with.
Calling on shades like deep forest green and warm terracotta, earth-toned decor reflects the colours found in nature, as well as natural materials - think jute, rattan, wood - and can instantly transform your home into a soothing haven, so it's no wonder it's become one of the most popular interior trends
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If you’ve been looking to embrace the trend but you’re not sure where to start, introducing even a few nature-inspired accessories into your home can instantly bring about a sense of stability, warmth and comfort.
Read on to discover five of our favourite neutral-toned accessories, or check out these earth tone décor ideas to learn how to use a natural palette in your decor scheme.
Main + Mesa Set of 4 Decorative Stoneware Vases
If you're looking to liven up a space in need of a splash of character, a statement vase is a surefire way to add personality.
This set of vases from Main + Mesa offers plenty of variety of shape and colour, includes vessels in four different designs and each glazed in one of four earth tones: dark tan, beige, mustard yellow and light blue. We love the lived-in vibe of the crackle glaze effect, too! Display empty as accessories or fill with your favourite dried flowers or natural grasses for a relaxed boho feel.
Oliver Bonas Lani Orange Ceramic Plant Pot & Stand
Oliver Bonas is one of our favourite homeware destinations for eye-catching accessories, and this large indoor ceramic planter is no exception. Finished with a textured glaze in a variety of natural terracotta hues, the striped stoneware planter stands atop a sturdy black iron base. Standing at 65.cm tall, there's plenty of room to show off trailing foliage.
- Buy now from H&M (£139.99)
The key to styling earth-toned accessories is attention to varied materials, and mixing soft linens with natural fibres such as rattan, hessian or jute will give any room in your home a cosy, relaxed feel.
If you’re looking for a way to add some subtle texture without overwhelming your space, this woven rug from H&M is perfect because it’s understated yet intricate. Try styling it under a wooden dining table to create a modern farmhouse look, or position it under a simple coffee table to warm up a traditional Scandi-style scheme.
White Ceramic Electric Diffuser
- Buy now from Dunelm (£26)
Safer than scented candles, and offering more control than a reed diffuser, an electric diffuser is a wonderful addition to reception areas of your home. Fill with water and a few drops of essential oil, and at the flick of a switch your space will fill with sweet-smelling vapour - it's great for getting rid of lingering cooking smells, too. With its smooth lines and warm white tone, this electric diffuser from Dunelm is a particularly chic option.
Anthropologie Rara Jute Pendant
Anthropologie are hard to beat when it comes to sophisticated boho - for evidence, look no further than their Rara jute statement pendant lightshade. Handmade from jute and finished with soft blush pink cotton tassels, it comes with a chain attached ready to suspend. At £248, it's definitely an investment, but it certainly makes for a stunning focal point in a living or dining room.
Farmhouse Knit Throw
The terracotta tone and tasselled fringe of this waffle weave fabric farmhouse throw are giving us serious Santa Fe vibes.
Measuring a generous 152cm x 127cm but made of lightweight soft acrylic, this decorative throw is easy to drape over a sofa or armchair, or toss over the end of a bed for a layered look. Plus, it's machine washable for easy care.
Shown above in waffle Caramel, the throw is also available in a variety of other weaves and colours, including teal blue, forest green, burnt orange and mustard.
Siarra Natural Cushion
- Buy now from Barker and Stonehouse (£35)
Texture is crucial when it comes to keeping a neutral decor scheme interesting, and this cushion from Barker and Stonehouse offers that in spades. Combined with a striking design inspired by Aztec art, this is just the job for adding personality and style to a sofa or bed.
Feeling it? Find out more about making the most of earth tones in your decor for a relaxed but elegant look inspired by nature.
