Wild Urbanism

WILD URBANISM is an interior trend that is set to be huge across designer and high street stores this summer. This trend combines the sleek sophistication and industrial charm of urban interiors with the wild beauty of nature and botanicals. This look is perfect for town or city homes that are in need of a burst of countryside freshness and colour.

Choose a backdrop that is chic and stylish and reflective of the urban area in which you live. For a masculine and modern feel then opt for industrial colour palettes such as neutral creams, mocha and chocolate and team with accents of copper and rose gold for a splash of illumination. For a city inspired design then opt for monochrome colour schemes that can be accented with pops of red, mustard or lime for a vibrant interior feel. Combine these sleek finishes and simple colours with a botanical themed wallpaper featuring large banana leaves, animal prints or tropical wall murals for an eye-catching focal point within your chosen room.

A combination of minimal and bold soft furnishings work perfectly with this look and create zoned areas of pattern and colour within the room. Opt for a tribal, tropical or floral print curtains that will create a focal point against a plain painted wall and can be used to create detail in a minimal cosmopolitan interior space. Take a sleek and modern sofa upholstered in simple cotton or leather fabric and add a selection of palm print and floral cushions alongside bold and modern geometric print designs for a mix and match of urban and botanical styles. Alternatively opt for some bold tropical or floral bedding and partner with a selection of monochrome throws and cushions for a clash of pattern and design.

Plants and natural accessories are a must have feature of a wild urban interior and are a simple and cost effective way of creating this look without the need for complete redecoration. A simple monochrome interior can be given a burst of colour and vibrancy with some tall palms or umbrella plants placed in large rattan style planters in the corner of the room or nestled beside a seating or sleeping area. For a more fun, fiesta inspired look then include some succulents and cacti in Mexican themed painted pots that will look great on a sideboard, table or windowsill area. If you love the sleek and contemporary feel of urban interiors then why not mount some white painted plant pots to your walls and plant some trailing indoor plants that will cascade down your wall creating a visual feature that is natural and elegant.

A mix and match of furniture styles and items are key in balancing your room with modern and natural features that will add style and practicality to your home. Sleek high gloss furniture items will create illumination and simplicity in any room of the home and look great paired with traditional oak or walnut items to add warmth and texture to your chosen room. Clear and black glass furniture or retro chrome framed designs will create a chic designer look in your home and can be teamed with tropical style rattan and woven tables and seating to create a perfect balance of natural and man- made materials.

For more ideas on creating a wild urban interior, take a look at our latest Pinterest board – Pinterest – Wild Urbanism.