Foliage is hot this season. Although interior design has been positively brimming with all things green for some time, the trend has now veered away from last autumn's painterly florals in favour of fresher botanicals, according to Andrew Tanner, Head of Home Design at Sainsbury's. ‘What we are seeing today is a sophisticated, fashion-led take on conservatory style.'
Sainsbury's new homeware collection is perfect for creating this look as it is packed full of brilliant botanicals that make it a cinch to bring the outdoors in. ‘To get a handle on the trend, think a dash of Victorian palm house, with botanical illustrations and brass finishes which, when combined, beautifully transforms the home into a tropical haven,' says Andrew.
Vibrant greens obviously take centre stage in this nature-inspired look and you shouldn't be afraid to mix and match different shades, from sober moss green to chic Persian and blue-infused teal, with a burst of dashing, bold yellow-infused green as the perfect accent.
Texture also plays an important part here. Layer woven throws and embroidered cushions, add patterned vases in chic shades of green and blue, and make wood your backdrop of choice for a rich, natural feel. A display of plants or even single branches will create a stunning focal point that's bang on trend - ferns work especially well for this.
Of course, the botanical look instantly conjures up visions of the Victorian era, when interest in plants boomed and intrepid British explorers scoured the world to bring home exotic specimens. Add a spot of nostalgia to your scheme with vintage horticultural illustrations and metallic lanterns - Sainsbury's stocks a fabulous hexagonal one with matching hanging frame and trinket box (which can double up as a pretty terrarium).
Tie off the look with a display of botanical candles for a touch of romance in keeping with the theme.
1/7 Turn your home into a green haven
For more details, visit: www.sainsburyshome.co.uk
2/7 Botanical dining
Freshen up your dining room with botanical tableware in elegant shades of green, combined with textured glass for added interest. Offset this with a sleek white tablecloth or keep to the theme with a botanical print runner. Plants make an easy but striking centrepiece.
Botanist cereal bowl, £3 each, Sainsbury's
Botanist pasta bowl, £3.50 each, Sainsbury's
Botanist side plate, £3 each, Sainsbury's
Botanist dinner plate, £3.50 each, Sainsbury's
Botanist Hi-Ball glass, £4 each, Sainsbury's
Botanist wine glass, £4 each, Sainsbury's
Available in store from: 21st February 2016
To find your nearest store and discover the other collections, visit www.sainsburyshome.co.uk.
3/7 Give your living room a botanical makeover
Breathe new life into your living room with crisp, fresh greens. Look for cushions and woven throws with bold fern or palm prints and pair them with patterned pots and vases. Dress up your walls with horticultural prints and pressed leaves, and offset the greenery with elegant metallic touches.
Green glass vase, £12, Sainsbury's
Botanist woven throw, £14, Sainsbury's
Botanist embroidered cushion, £14, Sainsbury's
Large trinket box, £8, Sainsbury's
Available in store from: 21st February 2016
To find your nearest store and discover the other collections, visit www.sainsburyshome.co.uk.
4/7 Go for texture
Interesting, tactile textures instantly create a natural feel and add warmth to any room. Try contrasting rustic wood grain with sleek metal and remember that plants, especially succulents, are a fabulously easy way to introduce texture.
Large trinket box, £8, Sainsbury's
Hexagonal lantern, £14, Sainsbury's
Available in store from: 21st February 2016
To find your nearest store and discover the other collections, visit www.sainsburyshome.co.uk.
5/7 Leafy bedroom
Harmonious and tranquil, the botanical trend is ideal for turning your bedroom into a restful haven. Working the look is as easy as choosing leafy bedlinen and pairing them with rustic wood and metals.
Botanist print and embroidered bedlinen, £28 for the double, Sainsbury's
Available in store from: 21st February 2016
To find your nearest store and discover the other collections, visit www.sainsburyshome.co.uk.
6/7 Work in a tropical oasis
Stuck indoors? Bring nature to you with a workspace that's teeming with plants and flowers. Organise your desk with stylish botanical folders and boxes, and echo the theme across the room with vintage-style prints and plant displays in stylish patterned vases. Textured glass gives you an extra dimension and flower-power notebooks are the perfect finishing touch.
Botanist floral A5 notebook, £4, Sainsbury's
Botanist palm A5 notebook, £4, Sainsbury's
Hexagonal hanging frame, £6, Sainsbury's
Botanist large ceramic pot, £12, Sainsbury's
Available in store from: homeware from 21st February 2016, stationery from 24th April
To find your nearest store and discover the other collections, visit www.sainsburyshome.co.uk.
7/7 Don’t forget the small details
Small details can make a huge difference to a room. To create a warm ambience while carrying off the botanical look, little beats these spectacular candles, where sage and linden blossoms are encased in a layer of clear gel.
Gel Sage and Linden Blossom candle, £5 for small, £10 for large, Sainsbury's
Available in store from: 21st February 2016
To find your nearest store and discover the other collections, visit www.sainsburyshome.co.uk.
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