Homespun Style

If flat-pack furniture or expensive designer pieces aren’t your thing, and you’d rather make your own cushion cover than buy it, then Homespun Style is for you.

The homespun look is about supporting artists and craftspeople, hunting down one-of-a-kind gems made by people with talent and passion. Fans of Homespun Style are no strangers to flea markets, online auctions, or second-hand stores either, always on the lookout for unusual furniture and quirky accessories.

Interiors stylist Selina Lake and writer Joanna Simmons show how this homely, crafty look has been given a modern twist with cheerful colours, tactile fabrics, and bold combinations.

The book begins with the ingredients of the look, from the basics of modern craft today to how to make colour and pattern work. It focuses on ingenious ways to recycle and reuse, from transforming furniture with a lick of paint to finding new uses for everyday items.

The Details section looks at textiles, furniture, and display, while the second half of the book, Spaces, reveals how the style works beautifully in:

• Living spaces
• Cooking and eating spaces
• Bedrooms and bathrooms
• Children’s rooms
• Craft and work rooms
• Outdoor spaces

Homespun Style reflects our growing passion for all things crafted, stitched, knitted, and painted. Selina Lake visits homes packed with personality and interest, full of homemade pieces, restored junk-store finds, and one-off treasures.