Cool, Calm and Collected

Sometimes life can get a little stressful so it is important that our home interiors are a haven away from the outside world where we can put our feet up after a long and busy day. Creating a COOL, CALM and COLLECTED interior space will give a peaceful and tranquil feel to your home. Soft and relaxed colours and natural light furniture, soft furnishings and accessories are the perfect way to create a home interior that is stylish and serene.

Classic white colour palettes are a great way of creating a calming ambiance within your chosen interior space. Team crisp white with off white and dove grey tones that give an elegant and chic feel to any room of the home. Soft and dusky pastel tones such as pink, blue, mint and lemon will add a pop of colour to your chosen room whilst maintaining an air of light and illumination that is perfect for smaller rooms of the home. If you are looking to create a feature wall with some printed wallpaper then opt for subtle floral or tree patterned designs or simple tie dye or striped prints that will create a feature whilst not overpowering the overall ambiance of the room.

Soft and simple fabrics work well across all of the soft furnishings in this look. White, cream and pale blue cotton and linen are perfect for creating a calming coastal feel in your chosen space. Plain or striped curtains work well within this look and will create a focal point within your chosen room. Pastel pink and peach tones will look great across cushions and bedding and can be used with floral prints for added visual detail. If you wish to create a cosier look that still maintains the fresh and relaxing ambiance of this interior trend then opt for knitted and faux fur cushions, rugs and throws in white and grey that will give a stylish Scandinavian feel to your home.

Keep accessories as light and natural as possible with plain white or grey ceramic items and ornaments that will add detail to the room while maintaining a chic and tranquil feel across the look. Natural wood accessories such as lanterns, baskets and vases will create a warmth and cosiness that will create a fresh Nordic feel within your chosen room. Spotlighting is a great way of creating ambient light that can be zoned above a seating area, dining table or bath tub to create a functional yet tranquil space to relax.

Natural oak, white washed oak and beech furniture items will create a cosy and elegant finish in a crisp white or pastel home interior and will provide a relaxed Scandinavian charm within the room. White painted furniture will create a classic look in your cool and calm interior while white high gloss, clear glass or mirrored furniture items will give a more contemporary twist to a light and minimal home interior. Grey painted furniture creates a perfect balance of cosiness and illumination in your chosen space and works extremely well alongside a wide variety of interior colour schemes.

For more ideas on creating a cool, calm and collected home interior, take a look at our latest Pinterest board – Pinterest – Cool, Calm and Collected.