Fabrics
You should mix and match fabrics to keep the look contemporary. This style will work just as well in a modern apartment or a country cottage.
Window treatments could either be roman blinds or full length curtains. Look for fabrics of botanical prints or animals that could have come straight from an artists' notebook. Pale wood shutters would also work well in this theme.
For upholstery cover a favourite arm chair in a plaid fabric. Sofas should be squashy and comfortable and covered in plain linen.
Mix and match cushions using patterned and plain fabrics to create a relaxed feel.
Walls and floors
Walls should be painted in a warm neutral tone or pale green which will set the ideal backdrop for adding pattern and texture using fabrics.
Wooden floors are ideal for this theme and are also very practical and easy to keep clean!
Finishing touches
As the evenings are starting to draw in keep a couple of throws handy for added warmth. Add some texture with a rug. Decorate your walls with botanical prints and arrange some fresh flowers in a simple jug.
This style is very relaxed and nothing should look too co-ordinated or designed. Furniture can be mixed and matched for example a painted chair with a dark wooden desk.
