Tones of rich terracotta clays and reddish-brown timbers exude welcoming warmth.
- by
Dora Papas
Embrace heartwarming terracotta (meaning baked earth) in all shades – red-brown, pink-red and yellow-orange ochre clays. Its ability to pair with leafy greens, the blues of the sky and the sea, plus neutrals on the light and dark side of the spectrum, make it a no-brainer.
Let nature play a role in your bathroom with red-brown timber elements and lush foliage for a spa-like bathing experience. Cube freestanding bath (CU6W), caroma.com.au.
Have a tropical sleepover with the Palma Pine quilt cover set queen size, adairs.com.au.
Here are three easy ways to let terracotta cast a cosy glow over your interiors.
Gold rush
Warm metallics – bronze, brass and gold – are a good fit. Pick shiny for modern glam and matt for vintage charm.
Tone on tone
Go chic and partner earthy terracotta reds with dusty pinks. To this you can add neutrals, pale beige for a feminine vibe or charcoal for contemporary appeal.
Freshen up
Introduce foliage by way of prints or a living plant and your rooms will feel as fresh as a desert oasis.
Dora PapasDora is the deputy editor and the decorating editor of Better Homes and Gardens. An experienced and passionate decorator and maker, she loves any kind of makeover from an entire home right through to simply rearranging furniture or creating gorgeous vignettes. Homewares shopkeepers know her by name!
