Fresh folklore

SPOTLIGHT ON

Encourage a romantic, rustic feel at your dining table with soft, earthy linens and vases of spring flowers
M&S x Fired Earth Blenheim dining chair, £249, 8-seater dining table, £799, dining bench, £299; Kirsten cluster ceiling light, £79; coloured bud vases, £15 for 2; Colette borosilicate vase, £9.50; ceramic checked vase, £15; floral woven placemats, £25 for 2; stripe vase, £19.50; pure cotton striped cushion, £19.50; cotton scallop trim cushion, £17.50; stripe rug, £224, Fired Earth twisted metal floor lamp, £129, all M&S

Featuring whimsical images of forest foliage and blooming flowers, the current trend for folklore-inspired design has us transported to an enchanting woodland glade (and we’re certainly not complaining about it!).

Inspired by storytelling, traditional folk designs draw inspiration from all kinds of themes: from nature and animals, to ancient fables and mythology. It’s a trend that is relaxed and welcoming – where mixing and matching patterns, colours and textures is greatly encouraged.

This season the classic homespun style is reinvented, swapping traditional moody hues and classic motifs for fresh pastel shades and contemporary floral designs. Think pops of sage green and peach, paired with embroidered textiles, faux foliage and playful patterns steeped in fairytale magic…

It’s easy to introduce a touch of folklore wonder to your kitchen styling with open shelving. Try building a layered display with framed prints, mismatched ceramics, bunches of dried flowers and glass jars filled with kitchen essentials
Woodland Floral wallpaper by Harlequin in Peridot/ Ruby/Pearl, £99 per roll, Lime Lace

Strala Peach tea towel, £14, Abigail Borg

Folk Bird decoration in Green/Blue, £7.50, Different Kind

Lily basket in Pink and Blue, £25 each, both The Braided Rug Company

Stripe floral cushion, £25, National Trust Shop

A collection of lush and verdant houseplants is an obvious way to bring folksy, forest style to your home. But, for those less green-fingered, faux potted plants and single-stem flowers are a beautiful alternative
Single stem faux hydrangea, £1.50; Seersucker napkins in Pink, £3.50 for 2; both Primark

Cut through a gentle palette of sorbet shades with a pop of mustard, as per this lo