Interior: Calming Naturals

Beautiful neutrals and naturals, rough around the edges.

Though pristine, new surfaces and freshly painted walls may always be appreciated, perhaps the most comforting on the senses are surfaces that show life… surfaces that tell a story of the original maker of the piece and those who enjoy it, not only now, but yesterday, today and tomorrow. Like the well walked upon wood floor in the first image, or the drippy, unevenly toned dishes in the second… the mismatched, accumulated vintage chairs in the dining room, or the speckled counter top in the kitchen…

And then, of course, there is that beautiful space in the last—where nothing is too perfect and calls for many visits and afternoon tea within the confines of stone, wrapped around the room like a favorite blanket you can always count on; a place to relax and unwind in. All in all, perhaps the feeling of comfort is thanks the many layers of neutrals, the bits of natural sprinkled here and there, or the fact that everything is just a little bit rough around the edges…

I hope that you are having a most enjoyable weekend—thanks so much for stopping by!

Images: (scanned) The Natural Home, Hans Blomquist & images by Debi Treloar