Create a worldly home with the Global Gatherings home decorating trend

Bring warmth, colour and a sense of togetherness to your home this season with the cultural stylings of our latest home decor trend - Global Gatherings. This inviting and colourful home decorating guide will brighten up any room and can be seen in your bed linen, home crafts and accessories like blankets and cushions.

Humans are more connected than ever before, and we have access to materials, styles and inspiration from people across the globe. Make your home a reflection of our evolving world with the Global Gatherings trend.

In the bedroom

Wake up in a room that could have sprung out of a dreamy hotel with simple but comforting bed linen and accessories edged with exotic designs. Earthen colours are paramount to this trend, and everything in your bedroom should reflect this - think natural wooden and woven side tables, warm hues on the walls and naturally-occurring colours on the bed.

Edge blankets and pillow cases with rustic patterns that will draw the eye without overwhelming the whole design, and choose simple accessories like hardy indoor plants and abstract wall art prints to finish the look.

Bring a handmade feel into your bedroom with natural-fibre woven rugs, either on either side of the bed or poking out from underneath. These neutrally-toned rugs should complement your floor and have an air of imperfection about them - some loose fibres,

crooked stitching or small knots will make them all the more unique.

In the cushioning

Cushions and pillows are fundamental to creating the sense of comfort that Global Gatherings is known for, so the more you have to nestle into, the better! Bold and colourful patterns of all kinds of design should adorn your cushions, with each one having its own unique style to show off. Choose designs featuring deep blues, sandy yellows, dusty reds and creamy whites, as they will bring to mind the rich landscapes that Global Gatherings draws from.

Textured cushions with woven covers or natural-fibre casings will add an extra dimension of creativity to your accessories, ensuring each one feels like a unique piece of art.

In the material things

Adorn your furniture with soft, comforting blankets and throws and make every surface a comfortable one. Chairs, lounge sets, beds and that cosy nook in your living room can all benefit from a blanket or two, especially if they are designed with this trend in mind. Throws and blankets should have simple but colourful designs featuring dusty colours and soft tassels, and be casually draped around the home instead of meticulously folded. With plenty of throws and blankets around your home, the potential for comfort and cosiness is always within reach!

In the seating

Keep it casual with inviting and comfy stools for seating. Bring family and friends together around a coffee table for game night, or put your feet up from a couch after a hard day's work on woven stools in earthy colours. Simple but sturdy, these stools can also be used to display other living room décor like indoor plants, pottery or even artwork.

In the creativity

The Global Gatherings trend celebrates everything handmade with natural materials, and is perfect for showcasing what you can make with your own two hands. Jute, raffia and seagrass-woven crafts will be right at home here, so display them with pride! Beaded crafts, macrame hangers and woven mandalas are perfect for draping against walls and from the ceiling, and will help create a comforting atmosphere for all.

The Global Gatherings trend exalts both individuality and a love of culture, celebrating a comforting mish-mash of patterns, colours and shapes that are harmonious in their intent. Celebrate your family, friends and society in your home with home decorating designs that evoke the diversity of our communities today.