Back to Nature: How to Hijack Ikea’s Autumn Highland Heritage Trend

The latest in the evolution of the Scandi-style that has had interior enthusiasts excited for decades, the Highland Heritage trend combines luxury countryside themes with traditional unrefined Scandinavian textures. 

Revealed by IKEA as the one to watch this autumn and winter, this latest rustic interior design trend is inspired by the Scottish Highlands, adding a new depth of warmth to the traditional cool Scandi tones.

With a focus on nature, sustainability and earthy colours, the Highland Heritage trend epitomises the classic rustic interior. This means that the more wooden, rattan and wicker the better! 

To complement this new style in your home, you’ll need to make sure you start off with the right base palette. By paying close attention to darker shades that add warmth and comfort to your home instead of lighter tones best suited to the spring and summer months, you’ll create an oasis of calm in your Highland haven. 

To help point you in the right direction this autumn, we’ve put together a quick how-to guide on creating the ultimate autumnal Highland Heritage look in your home. 

Start with your foundations 

While it’s all well and good simply adding a few new pieces of furniture to your existing decor, to really incorporate this rustic Scandanavian interior into your home, you need to start with your foundations. This means looking at your walls and floors and picking materials and a colour palette that will complement your beautiful new furniture.

To do this effectively, you’ll need to pick earthy, warm tones that sit well against lighter, ash-coloured furnishings. For the floors, opt for vintage wood tiles in a natural finish that epitomise rustic interiors, and for your bedroom walls, opt for rich navy tones.

In the living room and kitchen on the other hand, why not try green wall tiles as the backdrop for your wicker bar stools and rattan dining chairs? 

Incorporate nature

A staple of the Scandi trend, incorporating greenery and natural materials into your rustic interior design is one of the easiest ways to elevate your home’s stylistic appeal. Whether this is simply through adding some indoor plants into your home or taking things that one step further and creating a transterior kitchen space, there are plenty of options to bring nature into your home no matter the size or existing style. 

For those of you looking to refresh the natural element in your home from the ground up, look to lay nature tiles. Their soft, cement-like tone and texture mimics the outdoors and will perfectly complement whichever greens, navys and wooden features you choose to decorate your home with.  

Add a hint of the highlands

A large part of the Highland Heritage trend’s appeal is the combination of the typically minimalist Scandinavian style with the busier, more chaotic colours and tones found in traditional Scottish interiors. And yes, we mean all things tartan, woolen and red!

You’ll remember we talked about warm tones earlier on – this largely comes down to the Scottish aspect of the trend. Try, therefore, contrasting your navy and green tones with thick woolen textures such as bold red runner rugs and tartan-style blankets. In addition, don’t be afraid to create feature walls using brick red tiles and keep furniture surrounding this minimal and streamlined.  

Finish off with traditional Scandi furnishings

Finally, when it comes to creating the ultimate rustic Scandinavian interior, picking accessories and furniture from the Swedish giant will make all the difference. While the traditional ash-wood coloured furniture will always look beautiful, why not try warming things up with a darker wood to slot in with the Highland Heritage trend?

Incorporate clean lines, wooden furnishings and gold accessories to your warm navy and green colour palette and you’ll be sure to create an inviting and stylish rustic interior this autumn and winter. 

Whether you’re looking to simply add some heritage touches to your existing Scandi decor, or are after a complete interior revamp, the Highland Heritage trend is an effortless look that you can easily add into your home – so why not get in touch with our team today to learn how our collections can help you on your way?