Coastal style: is it over?
Interiors expert and host of Selling Houses Australia Wendy Moore shares her inside tips on the fabrics, colours and patterns that define our Australian summer
As the seasons change, it’s tempting to hit the shops and embrace a whole new look. Investing in quality bedlinen and furniture with an eye on what’s trending as well as what’s classic and has longevity, will stand you in good stead. Certain looks are perennially in style, and Australian coastal style is one. Here’s how to get this classic look, guaranteed to stand the test of time.
Photography Cath Muscat/The Interiors Edit for Snooze. Linen pinstripe quilt cover set, Snooze.
Trending now: shades to watch
The shades that continue to make my heart sing and indeed are popular globally right now are those inspired by the natural environment. For us in Australia, think deep olive tones, calming blue hues of sky and sea, and classic rusty desert tones. These colours read as neutral and are a great base against which to layer pattern and texture. The trick is to make sure that just a hint of your base colour is in the patterned version - too much and it all gets a bit matchy-matchy.
Photography Cath Muscat/The Interiors Edit for Snooze.
Essential coastal-style materials
I love a set of fresh white linen sheets for two reasons - one, everyone should have a set! and two, because they just feel good. Warming in winter and cooling in summer, they're great to keep on hand in the linen closet and super versatile for any trending look, but particularly in a coastal-style bedroom, such as my own room, pictured. White is timeless, it’s a crisp choice in summer and contrasts beautifully with any feature quilt shades.
“A combination of a lightweight cotton summer quilt and a bamboo mattress protector will wick away moisture, with added hypoallergenic properties” ~ interiors expert Wendy Moore
Photography Cath Muscat/The Interiors Edit for Snooze.
Photography Cath Muscat/The Interiors Edit for Snooze. My Design headboard & floating base, Snooze.
Coastal furniture with longevity
Now for the big investment pieces - the furniture. For coastal style, look to sturdy modern or vintage-inspired profiles in lighter shades of timber. Australian hardwoods are a particular favourite of mine. Anything Australian-made is always worthy of a second glance for its eco profile alone - but these timbers have an understated beauty that’s worth exploring.
Choosing a combination of colours in fresh, lightweight fabrics, along with timeless furniture, will set the perfect tone in your summer bedroom and have you feeling ready for the day, whatever awaits.
