Planning your furniture pairings for a summer-inspired living room

The summer is (almost) upon us, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to prepare your home for sun-filled days and joyful evenings spent with family and friends.

Almost four in 10 Australians said they planned to tackle home renovations in 2021 — and with the end of the year just around the corner, now’s as good a time as any to transform your home for the summer.

If you’re looking for a fresh wave of summer home decor ideas, look no further. We’ve pulled together five of the hottest style combinations to bring into your home this season, inspired by our favourite mood boards on Style Sourcebook.

This November, we’ve also teamed up with Style Sourcebook to turn your dream living room into a reality. Create the ultimate summer living room mood board for your chance to win a $2.000 Lounge Lovers voucher. Learn more and enter now.

1. Rattan and terrazzo

The epitome of summer style, rattan furniture is naturally beautiful thanks to its unique handwoven texture and earthy charm. While most people pair rattan pieces with wood and white, we adore The Whole Room’s combination of the Tara Rattan Sideboard and Jaque Terrazzo Stool Side Table in this mood board.

The unique form and texture of the Jaque instantly elevates the room and draws the eye. Plus, its versatile nature means it can be whatever you choose — a stool, side table, or even a post for your plants.

2. Muted blues and neutral hues

Summer is all about basking in the beauty of nature, and featuring hues of blue and green is undoubtedly the best way to incorporate the outdoors indoors. According to psychologists, blue has the power to calm us and make us feel more comfortable — giving you even more reason to bring this shade into your home.

We absolutely adore interior stylist Tayte Ashley’s Summer escape mood board, featuring the Hampton 4-Seat Sofa. By pairing a fresh mint sofa with the Tasi coffee table and Cameo oak sideboard, this space exudes charm while still retaining a sense of elegance. Alternatively, create a sense of relaxation with a feature wall in a calming shade, like Taubmans’ Heaven on Earth.

3. Lines and textures

Nautical stripes can be found in seaside homes across Europe, from the French Riviera to the Amalfi Coast. This quintessentially coastal look may seem deceptively simple but don’t be fooled — it never fails to impress with its sophisticated yet relaxing aesthetic. The Quinn Girls features stripes mixed with neutral tones for an Aussie Summer look.

The key to this aesthetic? Keep the palette simple and add interest through textures and patterns. We particularly love how Eleesha has echoed the stripes on the sofa and bench with the handcrafted Niko Nest of Tables, then finished the look off with the Chloe Swivel Accent Chair in Boucle Cream.

4. Plants and perches

Escape to the tropics in your own living room with Sisu Styling’s gorgeous blend of palm trees, woven pieces of furniture, and intricate tile patterns. This mood board instantly evokes lush getaway vibes with plenty of natural materials, such as linen and wicker, framed by palm trees and beach-inspired prints.

The best touch, however, has to be the ample seating options. Whether it’s a hanging chair, Fortuna Accent Chair or poufs on the floor, there are an abundance of places to kick back and relax throughout this room.

5. Leather chairs and earthy colours

Think that leather is only for mid-century homes à la Mad Men? Think again.

Flawless Interiors has seamlessly brought leather into this living room with the Cuba Accent Chair in Tan. A hybrid of Scandi styling and a Coastal abode, the Cuba armchair absolutely embodies summer! Recreate this look in your own space with a plush white sofa, Bronte Oak Coffee Table and natural sideboard — then accessorise with accents of mustard, mauve and olive.

Pro tip: We use Taubmans’ Minted Lemon and Black Pearl in Lounge Lovers showrooms to create a grounded feeling in the space.

If in doubt, mood board it out

Renovating and redecorating your home can feel overwhelming at times with so many decisions, particularly when there are countless trends and products to choose from. Que mood boarding.

Mood boarding is an easy way to visualise different interior design combinations to get a sense of the styles that work together — essentially, to try before you buy. From furniture and accessories to colourways and textures, you can play around and put it all together online to find the perfect look for your space.

We’ve teamed up with Style Sourcebook and Eleesha from @the.quinn.girls to bring your dream living area to life this season. Create the ultimate summer escape living room on Style Sourcebook for your chance to win a $2,000 Lounge Lovers voucher.

Follow these three steps to enter:

1. Create a living room mood board on Style Sourcebook using at least 3 Lounge Lovers products.
2. Post your mood board as a static image on Instagram. Don’t forget to tag @loungeloversfurniture @stylesourcebook @the.quinn.girls and hashtag #LoungeLoversEscape and #stylesourcebook
3. Follow each account for your chance to win!

Eleesha from @the.quinn.girls will then judge their favourite summer-inspired mood board. The winner will be announced via Instagram on Friday 3rd December at 7:30PM AEST.

For full details on how to enter the competition and T&Cs, head over to Style Sourcebook.