In 2020 we aim for harmony in our homes – a sanctuary where you feel good and can relax. Organize, optimize and fill your home with peaceful colors. To kick off the new year we have fallen in love with H&M’s natural materials and a palette of warm neutrals for a serene style. Evalotta Sundling and Elin Kickén of Swedish styling duo Sundling Kickén are masters of this look and styled the latest H&M Home campaign and are here to help us with advice on how to create a harmonious home:
ORGANIZE: Life becomes easier when all your things have their own place, so take a good look at your storage situation.
Mixing different types of baskets and boxes looks great. But aim for simplicity and go for just two or three kinds for a tidy look.
Color coordinate your open storage for a serene and tidy feel. Hide unsightly things in nice baskets that either blend in or provide an accent.
Place larger baskets at the bottom and smaller ones higher up to create balance in your wardrobe or on a shelf. Place dark objects at the bottom and pale ones higher up, as the eye interprets dark items to be heavy.
Don’t forget spaces like the kitchen where boxes make cupboards more organized and cooking more fun.
Peg boards are a clever detail that can be used for anything from jewelry to storage baskets or to hang clothes on.
Also make sure to organize what you store. One tip is to roll up your bed linens and store it in baskets to make it look tidy and easy to find.
OPTIMIZE: Make the most of the space you have.
Make sure to look at unused space, like that under your bed.
Make sure your furniture is functional. A bench in the hallway doesn’t only look great it can also provide good storage by placing nice-looking baskets under.
COLORS: Now, with the foundation done and the home well organized, let’s look at colors!
Pick a theme of three to five colors to create a balanced and harmonious platform to start from. Wood can actually count as a color, and wood always adds great warmth and a rustic result.
A top tip is to paint your storage or shelves the same colors as the wall. This creates a calm impression and offers you more freedom to vary smaller storage items and details.
Brown is a typical 2020 color! This season H&M HOME’s blankets, cushion covers and rugs, towels and bedlinen come in various shades of beige. These earthy tones work well together and are perfect to create a unified look. Matching up a relaxed and casual style is our aim for the season. So, create a space at your home to unwind your day by adding small bohemian touches such as raw endings, fringes and tassels.
Smart H&M HOME items that can help you with the process:
The new foldable chair in FSC-certified wood and rattan can be hung on the wall and is perfect for compact spaces. Choose black for a sophisticated and timeless look or go for brown for a more rustic and natural feel.
The ceramic bowls and stoneware mugs look great on the shelves in an open-storage kitchen or to store small things in. With a reflective glaze, each piece is unique. Tactility is important to bring a sense of reflection to a home and to make it more personal.
The seagrass laundry bag, rattan storage baskets and brass herb pot provide a good mix of storage options. Don’t forget to play with different textures and materials. Natural materials bring a connection to the outside and are particularly important this season.
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