Laid Back Luxe
Does the though of bold colours in your home make you feel a little dizzy? Seems like you overdosed on the bling last year. We’ve got just the tonic you need - laid back luxury, Scandinavian style. And before you mention hygge, put away the candles; that’s so 2016. Instead, this is all about pared-back living spaces - so it’s back to basics, but with a focus on timeless materials.This uncluttered look is all about maximising the sense of space, so when it comes to floors you can’t beat pale woods such as Orchard Warm Oak. Keep the rest of your room simple to enhance the focus on the essentials. A mid-century sofa, your favourite prints on the walls and a daybed make for a room you’ll want to spend quality time in. Although it has echoes of minimalism, this style is anything but a blank canvas. So forget about going all-white and instead, up the glamour stakes by introducing light marbles effect tiles into your room. After all, is there anything as elegantly impressive or that speaks of sophistication as much as white marble? We’re not surprised it’s so popular - the clean, natural style pairs so well with the rose gold and burnished brass accessories that are all the rage. But unless you’re an oligarch, real Bianco Carrara is probably a no-no, so why not fake it with our Bistrot Calacatta replicas as shown above? And it’s only fair that bathrooms get a slice of the simple style too. Clean, neutral wall tiles such as Bon Ton Sugar are a perfect fit for these busy, hardworking rooms. Not only do they look great, they’re also waterproof and really easy to wipe clean. Up the luxe ante with some stylish oak furniture, a classy deck-mounted basin and some indulgent lotions and potions.