Spring Trends: Of the Earth

Nature has been entering our homes on a steady trajectory for several years, first with the plant takeover, then with large leafy motifs, then the never-ending palette of greens. The aim, of course, was for that al fresco feeling – we wanted to connect with the outdoors and to feel it in our souls, and we did, a bit. Now there’s a new colour on the scene that, unlike any other, can promise to bring that organic feeling of being grounded into any space. It’s the colour of the very earth beneath our feet.

Rich, intoxicating earth tones are here. Think umber’s heavy, shadowy brown, ochre’s deep golden-brown, terracotta’s sun-baked hue, the reddish-brown of burnet sienna, clay’s dusty orange-tinted brown or even deep greens such as moss that speak of the dense forest floor.

These hues are not just about aesthetics – they tap into something primal, something intuitive. The palette is rooted in the earth, evoking warmth, stability, and an innate connection to nature. It tells stories of fertile soil, sun-warmed rock, weathered bark and will – finally – satisfy that echoing call inside you, the one that urges you to plunge your hands into the soil, to run through fields, to stand barefoot on warm sand.

They echo that which nurtures life itself, their inherent depth, feelings both grounding and dynamic, imbued with a quiet strength that anchors a space without overwhelming. In the home, the warmth and sense of stability such shades bring creates rooms that are inviting as well as beautifully balanced.

Enhance the richness by layering earthy hues with natural materials – timber amplifies their warmth, wool and linen add softness, stone and ceramics bring an organic, sculptural quality. The interplay of textures and finishes makes earth tones feel even more immersive, creating a space that feels both curated as well as profoundly connected to the natural world, that doesn’t just look good but that resonates on a deeper, instinctive level.