Scalloped Interiors Inspiration To Give Your Home A Playful Edge
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She sells sea shells, by the sea shore
Unrestrained joy and laissez-faire maximalism is the interiors mood of the moment. That means a carte blanche to indulge in our favourite quirky finish: a scalloped edge. From pretty scalloped pillowcases to lampshades and placemats, here are the must have interiors pieces to tap into the scallop trend. Plus, our top tips for using scallops in your own home.
The Edit: Scalloped Interiors Picks
How To Give Your Home The Scalloped Look
For The Hallway: Scalloped Wallpaper
A quick way to make the walls sing? Lick them with a glossy new wallpaper. Scallops layer up nicely into a playful geometric pattern, perfect for splashing some colour and making ‘dead space’ come alive once more. Opt for some simple scalloping along the borders, tessellating layers or – if you’re ready to commit to the full nautical theme – seaside shells and beach paraphernalia.
Barneby Gates
For The Living Room: Scalloped Lampshades
The beauty of scallops is that you don’t need to completely rethink your whole interior to dip your toe into the trend. A small accessory like a lampshade, cushion or mirror is the perfect investment without committing completely. If your home is dominated by neutrals and minimalism a small scallop will add a pretty twist, while creating a more silhouetted and structured feel in maximalist schemes. To make the most of a scalloped lampshade, double up with a patterned wallpaper behind.
Birdie Fortescue
For The Bedroom: Scalloped Bedding
Not only do scalloped pillowcases and a duvet cover instantly give your boudoir a softer, more youthful look – but if you love English boutique hotel styling, it’s a handy shortcut to get the look. Feeling brave? Accentuate your bed further by adding symmetrical reading lights with chintzy shades, or a fabric headboard.
Rebecca Udall
For The Kitchen: Scalloped Rugs
Scallops certainly do belong in the kitchen – and not just in a hot pan, either. You can quite easily brighten up the kitchen tile with a chic scallop-edged rug or runner; think of it as the room’s centre point, or the cute little mat by the back door where you wipe your feet. We love the idea of a pared back woven rug with a contrast edge (preferably in a bold colour pop).
Layered
For The Dining Room: Scalloped Linens & Plates
Pastels and scallops go together like cream and jam, so no wonder it’s become a popular tablescaping combination. Achieve a vintage look with lace and white scalloped linen, or dial it up with gingham, prints and a second colour. For something in between, choose one main colour and pick white scalloped napkins or placemats with a coordinating edge in blue, red, yellow or green.
Sarah K
For The Boot Room: Scalloped Cushions
Where better to sit to take off your wellies than a super-soft scalloped cushion? That bench by the back door need not be bland and colourless – a small pile of cushions will give the space some added style and cosiness. (Just make sure you opt for hardy fabrics and colours, for when chaotic splashes of mud inevitably make their way indoors.)
For The Bathroom: Scalloped Finishes
If you have a little more budget to work with, why not make a statement splash in a cloakroom or on the his-and-hers vanity unit? A shell-inspired sink styled with patterned wallpaper and a splashback in a glossy stone will certainly give your bathroom the refresh it needs. A more purse-friendly way to update your bathroom is with scalloped bath linen draped over the edge of your tub, or arranged elegantly on your towel rail. Or, if you have roller blinds, nod to the trend with a scallop trim.
Barlow & Barlow
