How to Create a Sweet Shop Inspired Interior
Sometimes we all need a little sweetness and fun in our lives. This January one of the hottest trends to hit the interior design world is SWEET SHOP chic, with bubblegum and pastel colour tones and candy stripe and confectionary themed accessories that will create a bright and cheery ambiance in your chosen space. Evoke memories of childhood trips to the sweet shop to create a perfect blend of fun and functional style.
When selecting tones for your sweet shop inspired interior, opt for soft pastels and bubblegum hues and try to picture the mouth watering colours of your favourite sweet selections. Candyfloss pinks and blues create a fun and slightly retro ambiance alongside marshmallow white, lilac, peach and lemon while more bold candy cane tones such as electric blue, red, lime and orange will evoke feelings of sweet carts at the funfair. For a simple and classic sweet shop look then select red and white with accents of gold or silver for a traditional palette with a hint of luxury.
Select cushions in complimentary colour schemes such as pastels and vibrant candy tones and use a mix and match of patterns such as simple stripes or vintage polka dots. Combine with foil effect cushions in metallic gold and silver or more quirky metallic colours such as Quality Street purple, red and pink. Opt for eye-catching and quirky statement cushions such as sweet shaped designs, lollipop shapes and slogan prints such as ‘yum yum’, ‘bon bon’ and ‘tasty’. You can also throw in some biscuit shaped cushions such as jammy dodgers, custard creams and bourbons for a fun and stylish British twist.
If you want to make a true statement in your home interior then select sweet shop inspired wallpaper that will create a zoned area of colour and visual detail on a feature wall or alcove space. I absolutely adore this ‘Oh Sweetie’ wallpaper by Notonthehighstreet.com (left) that creates a classic sweet shop ambiance that works particularly well in kitchen diners and bedroom interiors. This bubblegum coloured wallpaper features traditional glass jars and weighing scales with references to prices, weights and classic sweets such as cola cubes, humbugs and sherbet. You can also use simple vertical striped wallpaper in marshmallow pink or candyfloss blue and white that will create an illusion of more ceiling height in smaller interior spaces.
For a fun and eye-catching feature in your kitchen or dining room area then why not create a focal point using a large painted dresser that can be accessorized with a selection of sweet jars and tasty confectionary themed items. Select a plain white or pastel painted dresser, shelving arrangement or display cabinet with plenty of open fronted shelving for ease of access. Take a selection of classic sweet jars, biscuit barrels and vintage kitsch crockery and display in an organised formation across your shelving area. Fill with your favourite vintage sweets such as sherbet lemons, pear drops and liquorice and place a selection of traditional silver scoops alongside each tub. If you have a sweet tooth or want to create a bit of fun for children or guests then hang some striped paper bags from twine next to the jars and encourage people to help themselves (watch as the adults transform into the biggest kids).
Painted furniture is remaining a popular trend as we head into 2016 with more and more people opting for soft pastel and vintage tones that will look great in this particular interior design. Dining tables look amazing in a pastel paint finish and can be kept subtle using a simple pale peach or ice blue or can be mixed and matched with alternating coloured chairs in mint, pink, blue and lemon. Add a Formica table cloth in polka dots or stripes for added visual detail. Select pastel painted dressers and sideboards and include some spotted or striped fabrics on your sofas, seats and stools for a fun and cheerful finish that is sure to add some childhood nostalgia to your chosen room.
For more ideas on creating a Sweet Shop themed design in your home interior, take a look at our latest Pinterest board – Pinterest – Sweet Shop Interior