Picnic Inspired Interiors

With the warm and sunny weather well and truly under way there is nothing us Brits like more than heading out for a relaxing picnic in the countryside. This time honoured tradition evokes memories of wild flower meadows, forests and classic accessories that are elegant and traditional in style. This season interior designers have taken these ideas and brought them together to create a PICNIC inspired home interior.

Begin with a neutral colour base such as crisp white, cream and beige and accent with rustic browns and mocha for a cosy, country inspired design. When introducing colour stick to classic palettes such as soft and feminine pastels, dusky floral hues or traditional country colours such as red, blue and mustard. Draw attention to a main feature wall with some elegant floral wallpaper featuring some classic garden flowers such as roses, ivy and hydrangea or some colourful wildflower designs with butterflies and bumble bees. For a more masculine take on this look then select some plaid or tartan print wallpaper that will create a country cottage style feel in any room.

Opt for classic and traditional soft furnishings that will create a cosy yet summery feel in your chosen room. Soft pastel floral curtains and cushions can be teamed with knitted or crocheted rugs and throws to create a garden themed feel in your living room or bedroom interior. For a more rugged design, choose some tartan curtains and cushions in bold purples, red and yellow or muted blues and mint that will give a look that reflects the cosiness of traditional picnic blankets. Bird print, butterfly and bumble bee themed cushions will give a slightly more modern twist to this look and will create visual detail on a sleeping or seating area.

When choosing your accessories, pick natural items and finishes that will replicate the beauty of the Great British landscape. Beautiful floral ceramics such as milk jugs, cups and saucers and napkins will look fabulous displayed on a chunky oak dining table and can be teamed with a plaid table cloth for a classic picnic look. Use woven wicker baskets and hampers as storage items in your chosen room, they can be displayed as table top storage for general household nik naks or used as drawers in a bookcase or sideboard. Place a variety of vases around the room and display some elegant wild flowers, daisies and roses in a variety of soft pastel shades.

To complete your picnic inspired home interior opt for a picnic bench style dining table that will bring a sense of the outdoors, indoors for you to enjoy a family meal or a social drink with friends. Include a classic welsh dresser in your kitchen or dining room area and fill with your favourite crockery and ornaments to create a quintessential British style within your home. Mix and match rustic oak furniture with cream and white painted designs for a fresh, summertime look that is cosy and homely.

For more ideas on creating a picnic inspired look in your home interior, take a look at our latest Pinterest board – Pinterest – Picnic Inspired Interiors.