Summer style – design trends go full circle

Rattan furniture, tropical prints, velvet lounge chairs… If you lived through the 1970s you will be experiencing a touch of deja vu.

Hopefully you didn’t throw out that wicker peacock chair, because the trends of this bold decade have been making a comeback.

Never fear, those dark browns, and bright oranges and yellows haven’t re-emerged – yet.

2017 was all about natural textures, coastal colours and greenery – lots of greenery – set to a neutral backdrop.

And, this summer should feature more of the same, according to design duo Ashley Hawthorne and Jessica Hodge of Port Macquarie’s Sess & Sass Design Co.

“There’s a lot of leather, your greys, tans and blushes, rattan, then your round furnishings; round cushions, round rugs,” the savvy sisters shared.

“Boho is very in at the moment; coastal, pastel colours, your nature prints, Australian natives,” Hodge added.

The latest take on 70s style has been more subdued and with a modern twist.

“Everything used to be so square, even door handles and square fittings and fixtures in the bathroom, I think it’s softening now to round which is nice,” Hawthorne explained

And if you are in the mood for a touch of styling over the summer holidays, you will find these items on Sess & Sass Design Co’s mood board.

• Coastal styling
• Pastels
• Nature prints
• Round furniture and furnishings
• Pendant lights
• Scandinavian low lounges
• Natural timbers
• Indoor plants/greenery
• Bentwood chairs

As for what trends are on the way out, be sure to steer clear of…

• Squares
• Shaggy rugs
• Brown suede lounges
• Dark/red timber

And always remember, less is definitely more when styling your space.