Decorating inspiration: Easy, rustic style

Soft, subtle shades, gentle hues that draw from nature and relaxed fabrics combine with worn timber to generate this easy-going look. This pretty, pared-back table setting conjures casual elegance with a palette of creamy neutrals. For similar plates, try The Country Trader.

Charming antique furniture harks back to a bygone era, with the aged patina speaking to a sense of history. Dining chairs from Yardware. 

Relish the fresh air with a dreamy deckchair and beguiling book. Choose light furniture so you can follow the sun… or the shade! Similar deckchairs are available at Ici Et La.

Load up a daybed with fabulous floral prints, redolent of a country garden. Find similar fabric at No Chintz. Similar trays can be found at Orson & Blake.

Wake up refreshed between crisp layers of botanical bedlinen. Try Linen House.

The colour green connotes nature and vitality – decorate in crisp, fruity shades of olive, apple and lime.

A faux potting bench delivers just the right note, when paired with vintage enamelware and old jars.

Spend your days close to nature by bringing touches of the indoors out and the outdoors in. Nothing adds a more beautiful note than a posy of freshly picked blooms.

Made to cherish forever, hand-sculpted ceramics like these by Roswitha Wulff bring heart and soul.

Create a picture-perfect setting with touches of timeworn timber and raw fabrics.

Learn more about decorating with green and find inspiration in our story on garden seating retreats.