Iconic summer Boltholes – interiors trends inspired by summer hues 

Iconic summer Boltholes – interiors trends inspired by summer hues 

Calling all interiors-obsessives, design-lovers and homeware fiends! To celebrate our favourite season of the year, we’re taking a sun-soaked stroll through the warm waters of interior design. From the chic minimalism of coastal contemporary to the vivid palette of eclectic brights and the laidback elegance of modern farmhouse – we’ve curated a collection of our favourite summer-inspired interiors trends and the beautiful boltholes that bring them to life. Whether it inspires you to book a beautiful bolthole, or it just gets your creative juices flowing for your own home, enjoy our design deep-dive, dedicated to summer styling.  

Coastal Contemporary 

Nothing says summer quite like the beach, and with North Wales home to some of the most beautiful in the world, taking inspiration from the stunning surroundings only makes sense. Nature-inspired spaces bring a sense of calm and serenity – something that’s high on many holidaymakers’ lists. Forget shell-covered lamps and hackneyed nautical tropes – here are some clever ways to incorporate the coast without falling into the trap of a theme. 

1. Accessorise with natural materials  

Add texture and temper clean lines by introducing materials such as wood, raffia and wicker. Layer up with lampshades, add panelling and introduce chunky wooden furniture à la Beach Terrace and Brig Y Don. 

Beach Terrace 

Brig Y Don 

2. Keeping nautical notes quirky 

There has been a huge interiors movement in repurposing and reclaiming. Incorporate a theme in a delightfully unexpected way by giving old things a new lease of life. Dryll y Gro is full of such treasures, take its ship’s wheel coffee table and porthole style doors.     

Dryll y Gro 

3. Take the colour palette from outside 

Capture the beauty of the landscape with coastal colours that calm. We’re talking beachy blues, warm neutrals, and pops of coral. Keeping the base plain and introducing colour with hero pieces is a true holiday hideaway aesthetic, lending a sense of calm whilst feeling rooted in the environment. This deep blue island at One Beach Road, brings warmth to an otherwise clean and crisp kitchen and injecting colour with art like this fun lobster print adds some character.  

4. Add some character with a mural   

Fresh, fun and immersive, a mural like this one at Beach Terrace brings a sense of playfulness and joy to a scheme, it’s about anything but the everyday. 

Eclectic Brights 

If muted tones and clean lines aren’t really your style, lean into maximalism. Drench the walls with jewel tones, add extravagant accessories and clash your prints. This trend is all about fun and a ‘more is more’ attitude.  

1. Wallpaper is back!  

Once reminiscent of your nan’s house and awful 70s style, wallpaper is back in a big way. From bright florals to William Morris prints and art deco patterns – there’s something to match every space. Focus on a feature wall like these at Claremont and layer up with matching tones on the other walls. Less nan. More chic!  

Claremont 

2. Sass up your soft furnishings  

If wallpaper and clashing patterns is all a little much, focus on pulling in pattern in your soft furnishings. Add funky fabric headboards like those at Number 49.  

Printed lampshades also add interest without being too overwhelming like these at Claremont.  

3. Add colour in a way that works for you 

Drenching the walls in a bright colour is a big move – and for some it doesn’t work. Introduce splashes of bright tones instead. Number 49 calls on painted panelling and colour on only elements of the room – a standout ceiling, a drenched fireplace and a bright door.  

Number 49 

Modern Farmhouse 

For those looking to create a laidback, family-friendly space, the modern farmhouse trend is the way to go. It’s a style that goes back to basics, filled with rural references and coupling aesthetics with functionality. In other words, it’s the perfect trend for those looking to create a comfortable, family feel to cosy up in. These beautiful boltholes perfectly present the modern farmhouse trend.  

1. Form and function 

From clever storage solutions like this raised drying rack at Highground, perfect for drying out the  swimming costumes after a day at the beach, to this open kitchen space at Tyddyn Llwydyn simply made for debriefs over a glass of wine – it’s all about how functionality meets feel.    

Highground 

Tyddyn Llwydn 

2. Limit clutter 

You don’t need to go full Scandi sparseness but limit the knick-knacks and accessorise with items that make sense. Think lots of cooking pans for big family feasting and books and magazines for lazy afternoon reads.  

3. Create secluded spots 

In a big property like Tyddyn Llwydyn and Highground, hidden spots are made for guests to escape and snatch a quiet moment away from the clan. How about a bath with a view or a hidden terrace for a quiet glass of something cold? 

Highground 

Tyddyn Llwydyn 

Yearning for a sense of nostalgia and escapism this summer? Dive into a summer in North Wales and base yourself in a bolthole that takes ‘home away from home’ to a whole new level. 

Browse some standout Shades of Summer houses here.