One minute we’re enjoying breakfast in the garden, the next we’re reaching for a blanket and closing the windows. June has certainly been keeping us on our toes so far, but perhaps that’s exactly why thoughtful interiors matter so much. A well-dressed home should feel comfortable, whatever the forecast decides to do.

This month, we’re embracing layered living; interiors that adapt beautifully to changing seasons, changing weather, and changing lifestyles.

If you’re looking for an easy summer refresh, wallpaper remains one of the most effective ways to transform a room.

Our online shop continues to grow, with our carefully selected collection from Beautiful Walls proving particularly popular.

Whether you’re creating a statement hallway, updating a guest bedroom, refreshing a home office, or adding personality to a commercial space, wallpaper offers instant impact with surprisingly little disruption.

We’re also excited to be exploring additional brands and collections behind the scenes, so watch this space over the coming months.

One of the strongest trends we’re seeing this season is a move towards interiors that feel collected, personal, and effortlessly comfortable.

Rather than matching everything perfectly, designers are embracing the art of layering. Combining painterly florals with textured plains, soft bouclés with classic stripes, and natural fabrics with a subtle pattern creates spaces that feel lived-in and welcoming.

The beauty of this approach is that it works in almost any setting. Whether you’re styling a country cottage, a coastal retreat, a contemporary apartment, or a commercial reception area, layering brings depth and personality without feeling over-designed.

Think:

Soft botanical prints

Brushed weaves and textured plains

Relaxed stripes

Tactile bouclés

Warm neutral foundations

The result is a home that feels considered, comfortable, and timeless.

Florals never truly disappear, but this year’s interpretation feels particularly fresh.

Gone are the bold, busy patterns of years gone by. Instead, we’re seeing beautifully painted florals in muted tones of sage, oat, blush, soft blue-grey and warm stone.

These designs work wonderfully across curtains, blinds, cushions, upholstery and wallpaper, creating spaces that feel elegant rather than overly traditional.

What we love most is their versatility. A soft floral can sit comfortably in:

Country-inspired homes
Coastal interiors
Boutique commercial spaces
Contemporary bedrooms
Stylish hospitality environments

It’s a trend that feels enduring rather than fleeting.

Living in Devon, it’s perhaps no surprise that coastal-inspired interiors continue to be a firm favourite.

Thankfully, today’s coastal look is far removed from themed décor and obvious nautical references.

Instead, we’re seeing:

Linen-look textures

Washed blues and soft greens

Sandy neutrals

Relaxed stripes

Natural woven finishes

The result is calm, understated and effortlessly elegant.

A single accent chair, statement blind, or carefully chosen cushion collection can often provide enough inspiration to build an entire room scheme around.

While much of our work takes place in private homes, we’re increasingly helping businesses create environments that work harder for them.

Reception areas, meeting rooms, hospitality spaces, serviced accommodation, holiday lets and show homes all benefit enormously from thoughtful soft furnishings.

Good design doesn’t simply improve appearance. It can:

Improve first impressions

Enhance customer experience

Improve acoustics

Control light levels

Create warmth and comfort

Strengthen brand perception

Whether it’s a single feature wall, bespoke blinds, or a complete soft furnishings scheme, small changes often deliver remarkable results.

One of the biggest mistakes people make when decorating is trying to design an entire room at once.

Instead, start with one element that you genuinely love.

It could be:

A beautiful wallpaper

A favourite fabric

A statement chair

A striking blind

A patterned cushion

Once you have your focal point, everything else becomes easier. Colours, textures and accessories can all be chosen to complement that piece, creating a room that feels cohesive and natural.

The best interiors rarely begin with a rulebook. They begin with something that makes you smile.

As we move towards July, we’ll be focusing on interiors that make the most of summer living. Expect ideas for lighter fabrics, holiday-home inspiration, clever window solutions for warmer weather, and practical ways to keep homes feeling cool, comfortable and inviting.

We’ll also be sharing more inspiration from our growing wallpaper collections and some exciting projects currently taking shape in the workshop.

Thank you, as always, for joining us for another month of inspiration, creativity, and beautiful interiors.

Whether you're planning a complete room transformation, browsing wallpaper samples, refreshing a commercial space, or simply gathering ideas for the future, we're delighted to be part of the journey.

Here's hoping June eventually makes its mind up about the weather.

Warm wishes,
The NPSF Team