When you think of summer décor, your mind might wonder to bright pops of hot pink and shining yellow. I love pops of colorful florals and fresh hues in my home. However, this year I am all about bringing earthy tones and airy neutrals to the forefront of my spaces. Following a challenging year that kept us cooped up, bringing calming, earthy shades into our homes can give a sense of much needed comfort. The beautiful tones of mother nature are a sure way to create a homey atmosphere.
Earth tones are colors that are commonly observed in nature. They include tints and shades of browns, greens, reds, yellows, oranges, greys, whites and shades of black. Some of my favorites this year are rich clay, yellow ochre and deep forest greens mixed with crisp and airy shades of white.
Earthy textures help bring the outdoors into your home. Incorporating natural textures like stone, wood, leather, clay and wicker can add beautiful depth and interest to your spaces. Mixing and matching hard and soft elements is a sure-fire way to achieve the lovely look of the great outdoors inside of your doors! Play up your textiles and patterns to achieve the perfect balance without bringing in too much clutter.
There are many ways to bring touches of the earth into your décor. Whether you want to take a more permanent plunge with painted walls and upholstered goods or a more delicate approach, there are plenty of opportunities to express your love of nature inside. We’ve been introducing touches of earth tones into the shop with clay pottery, wicker and faux bois furnishings (not to mention real wood furniture – currently 20% off during our wood furniture sale 😉) and I can’t get enough. I especially love the little details that bring it all together like antler inspired cabinet handles and delightful faux foliage!
There are so many fun trends that have come to life in 2021 and I can’t wait to see where the rest of this year takes us! Until next time – happy decorating!
Fran says
July 19, 2021 at 3:29 pmLove this post on neutrals.! Neutrals are my favorite! Feel a trip to NH coming up!
Katie Laughridge says
July 20, 2021 at 11:19 amYay! We can’t wait to see you!
Debby Locke says
July 19, 2021 at 6:36 pmWhat are the prices of some of your fabrics. The first one is on the first scroll down,It is light tan with white polka dots. The next two are the next scroll down. Off white with white pom poms and the off white with rust colored designs on it. Also the widths of each
Katie Laughridge says
July 20, 2021 at 11:22 amHi Debby! Each of our fabrics is sold by the yard :). The tan with white polka dots is priced at $22.50 per yard, the off white pom pom textile is $90 per yard, and the rust colored pattern is $67.50 per yard. Just give us a call or email us at info@nellhills.com to order or to request a sample and our customer service gal, Gabby, will be happy to assist!