Euro Summer, Without the Boarding Pass
Euro Summer, Without the Boarding Pass
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Beige is a classic for a reason. It's calming, versatile, and effortlessly elegant. But if your space is starting to feel more "meh" than minimal, it might be time to mix things up.
From bold bursts of colour to rich tonal layers and playful textures, these three styling ideas are all about bringing back personality without abandoning the neutrals you love. It's not about saying goodbye to beige. It's about giving it something to play with.
The ‘Green With Depth’ Look
Like a coastal storm, but make it sexy
This one’s for the people who think green is a neutral (you’re correct). With a backdrop of broody coastal skies and all the texture you could dream of, it’s the moodiest kind of magic. There’s a softly structured boucle chair, a ceramic vessel that looks hand-touched by the earth, and layering in every olive, moss and taupe shade under the sun.
Why we love it:
It’s still neutral, just... not all beige. Think: wine by the window while the waves crash.
Featured Products:
MONA Accent Chair in Marzipan with Natural Wood Detail, MOBI Side Table by Oliver B of Italy, BY NIGHT Oil Painting, LONSDALE Rug in Olive, CARMEN Vase, and LITHO Throw
The ‘Bold, Bright, and You Know It’ Look
Cobalt, gold, and a little sculptural sass
This is the one for rule-breakers. That chair? Cobalt velvet. That table? Sleek travertine with crisp, architectural lines. And the yellow glass vessels? They’re the jewellery of the room. Finish the look with a bold geometric artwork and a brass lamp.
Why we love it:
It’s a reminder that joy is a design choice. And colour doesn’t have to shout; it can just smirk confidently from the corner.
Featured Products:
ALEX Dining Table in Light Travertine Marble, PITCHER Dining Chair in Blue Velvet, ASSAM Rug in Saddle, SEAFOAM Oil Painting, SHAPES Floor Lamp in Brass, MARCO Vase, and PORTO Vase.
The ‘Sunset But Make It Loungey’ Look
Terracotta, blush and creamy leather are living their best life
A rust velvet chair. A creamy sofa. Cushions and throws that look like they’ve been dipped in cinnamon. This space is basically golden hour, bottled.
Why we love it:
It’s warm without being loud. Soft without being shy.
Featured Products:
FRAN 3-Seater Sofa in Beige Leather, MAINE Side Table, STEVY Accent Chair in Light Bronze Fabric, ALPS Oil Painting, GRIFF Rectangular Rug, MOCHA Throw, FIORE Cushions in Ochre & Toffee.
So, what’s the moral of the story?
You can still have calm. You can still have “elevated.” But you don’t have to live in a room that feels like a dust-coloured spreadsheet.
Pick a piece that makes you smile. Layer in texture. Say yes to a bit of colour. Because honestly? Just beige was never the vibe.
