Soft terracotta, pale peach, muted pinks – we’re drawn to this warm, sunbaked colour palette in interior design. Here is why… Although it doesn’t feel like it, with the sweltering weather outside, we’re on the last stretch of summer. But one way to make it last in your interiors is through decorating with sunbaked tones. “Choosing a colour palette that nods to the sun’s soft rays at sunrise is the perfect way to extend the feeling of summer in your home,” says Rachel Nimz-Taylor, senior bedroom buyer at DFS. Victoria Yardley, co-founder of Victory Colours, adds that sunbaked hues are ideal for creating warm, relaxed and naturally inviting interiors. “Soft terracottas, muted clays, dusty peaches and earthy pinks bring the warmth of Mediterranean settings into the home without overwhelming a room.” So, where should you start? These calming shades look particularly beautiful in bedrooms, which is where Rachel recommends soft blush pinks and warm peach hues, “inspired by the gentle glow of dawn”. Floria no drawer double bedframe, £579, DFS. Esti basin, priced at £1800, Kast. These hues are incredibly versatile, suiting a range of spaces and styles. “In kitchens, these tones work beautifully alongside natural oak, walnut and brushed brass, while in bedrooms they create a cocooning, restorative atmosphere. They can also soften the cooler surfaces commonly found in bathrooms, such as stone, tiles and ceramics,” explains Victoria. “For a calm, enveloping finish, try colour drenching the walls, woodwork, and ceiling in closely related sunbaked shades.” And to keep the look contemporary, you can introduce statement silhouettes through undulating shapes and accessories in grounding sand tones, adds Rachel. “The result is an uplifting and sophisticated retreat that’s perfect for adopting slow mornings as the seasons change.” Will you adopt sunbaked colours and make summer last in your home, too? Redland cabinetry, Sustainable Kitchens. Photography: Kayley Trippick. Fresh Peach 060, and Green with Envy 2036-30, from £20.75 for 0.94 litres, Benjamin Moore. To enjoy sunshine long past spring and summer, consider bringing in pops of yellow alongside baked tones – from butter to saffron and muted mustard. But with the wide variety of hues available, how do you find the right one for your home? The experts say it’s not as simple as picking a shade and splashing it on your walls. So, for tips and inspiration, click here. Butter Yellow Slumber Stripe cotton double duvet cover, £89, Piglet in Bed. Enjoy the last stretch of summer and live al fresco – think indulging in your morning coffee on an outdoor lounge chair or nibbling treats at an impromptu garden picnic one warm weekend. Plaster pink is stealing the spotlight in interior design as a ‘new’ neutral. Ideal for colour drenching your home, it will infuse your space with warmth and charm. Carry the summer feeling through to autumn with sunbaked tones, from rich yellows to burnt terracotta. 1. Gravel linen oval lantern shade, £125, Abode Living. 2. Tall Pebble Stone bottle vase with handles, £90 for a large, Dunelm. 3. Midsummer Whispering Rose wallpaper, £110 per roll, Graham & Brown. 4. Nyhavn light brown mango wood and brass desk, £519, Swoon. 5. Ocellus leather mini bar, £829.17, Oka. 6. Lick Pink 05 matt emulsion paint, £41 for 2.5 litres, B&Q. 7. Set of four coastal picnic cereal bowls, £14, M&S. 8. Easy Knit throw in Pink, £135, Loaf. 9. Milano aluminium rope back garden chair in Terracotta, £85, Peppermill Interiors. Laden in colour and textiles, this bedroom feels warm and inviting, with a connection to the outdoors. Coloured stone, grainy wood, and a metallic splashback create a sleek, contemporary kitchen packed with wow factor. Texture is the ‘it’ feature in home design at the moment, whether it’s handcrafted tiles, tactile furnishings, or plaster finishes. Adopt it and all its imperfections for a characterful design. Want more home design ideas and inspiration? Click here to
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