Juicy, zesty, and oh-so-fresh, fruit motifs are everywhere this summer!
Whether you love a lemon print or an embroidered strawberry, there’s a fruit motif for everyone. It’s a super fun and playful way to bring your individuality and personal style to your home – just pick your favourite fruit!
In this blog post, we’ll cover why fruit motifs are trending, how to style them and ways to make them work in different spaces in the home.
Fruit motifs are trendy, yet timeless. Year after year, as the skies turn blue and sunny, fruit prints and patterns come back into fashion. Their vibrant colours, playful nature and endless ability to brighten any space, fruits are perfect for encapsulating a fun, carefree summer.
We’ve seen tomato girls, strawberry girls and lemon girls on social media – it’s time to bring it home too. The fashion to home interiors pipeline is a path well-trodden, and it’s no different here! Tomato red and lemon yellow are rich, vibrant shades that translate well to actual fruity motifs, allowing you to indulge in the trend without having to completely redecorate.
Fruit patterns and prints can toe a fine line between being playful and kitch. So if you want to bring some zestiness to your home but you’re a little worried about it looking too quirky, don’t worry. We’ve got you.
Avoid going over the top. Layers and layers of fruit and vegetable motifs will come off as very novelty – instead opt for one or two nods in different scales, perhaps a bedding set with a large fruit pattern and one cushion with a small-scale print.
A really fresh and fun way to use fruit prints is to pair with classic patterns like checks and stripes. This gives you a balanced feel and makes the fruit patterns feel intentional.
Kitchen & Dining: Fruit-adorned table linens, crockery with citrus patterns, or framed art featuring bold fruit imagery.
Mood Booster: Fruit and veggies instantly create a cheerful cooking or dining space.
Living Room: Fruit print cushions or fruit-shaped décor pieces.
Tip: Use accessories for a fun yet practical way to experiment without committing to major changes.
Bedrooms: Fruit-themed bedding for a soft, playful touch.
Focus: Create a fun and bright haven while leaving room for personal flair.
Outdoor Spaces: Citrus-inspired outdoor cushions to create summery vibes.
Combinations: Pair lemons with fresh blue for a dolce vita vibe, or oranges with pink and orange for a sun-soaked midafternoon feel.
- Start Small: A small item like a cushion or a placemat is the perfect place to start if you’re unsure about adding in a fruity theme to your space. Easy to invest in and easy to move on if you decide that it’s not for you.
- Trend for the Seasons: Looking to continue your fruit obsession into autumn and winter? For autumn, think pumpkins and squashes, apples and pomegranates. For winter, go for citrus – they’re actually a winter fruit!
Whether you pair with stripes, neutrals, checks or brights, there’s always room for a fruit motif!
Will you be getting fruity this summer? Show us how you style yours by tagging us on social media.
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