By Gail Alcock, Product Director for Malmo™ LVT
With summer beckoning us to explore far-flung destinations, the Earth Bound trend presents an opportunity for homeowners to infuse their living spaces with a sense of wanderlust and adventure.
As one of the key interior design trends for 2023, Earth Bound draws inspiration from travel, escapism and a deep connection to nature. By incorporating warm earthy tones, textural materials, and handmade organic objects, this trend creates an ambience that resonates long after the holiday is over. While it can be prominently showcased in living rooms curated with interesting finds from abroad, Earth Bound has the versatility to inspire any room within the home.
Get the look
To truly embrace the Earth Bound aesthetic, every element of the room’s design should harmonise with the theme. Warm, earthy paint colours such as ochre, baked terracotta and sand bring the essence of nature indoors. Add in rugs and throws rich in colour, pattern and texture, exquisite wall tapestries and ornate, ethnic lanterns which give a warm, sunset glow even when unlit. Pieces that look to be one of a kind such as hand made ceramics and nik naks sourced from souks or local markets can be curated into the design, igniting memories of adventurous journeys. Incense and scented candles in woody aromas such as sandalwood or citrus scents, such as orange, lemon, and grapefruit, help to cultivate a warm, welcoming and relaxing ambience.
As the foundational canvas of any setting, flooring plays a vital role in creating an Earth Bound-inspired room. Opting for dark wood flooring with a characterful texture grounds the scheme for the rest of the design elements.
LVT blends form and function
When creating an Earth Bound-inspired space, Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) flooring offers a compelling alternative to real wood combining aesthetics with functionality. Homeowners can effortlessly achieve the desired look and feel of natural wood, while enjoying numerous practical benefits.
Here are just a few of them:
Realistic wood effects
Advancements in technology mean that LVT is able to mirror the natural beauty and texture of wood more closely than ever. With enhanced knots and the texture perfectly inline with the visual pattern of the woodgrain, the Malmo™ Senses Registered Embossed designs allow homeowners to capture the look of a rich, aged floor without sacrificing the practical advantages that LVT offers. The Tyra decor with its dark, chocolatey hue and Asta with its rich, warm brown tones are good options to pair with the rich red shades associated with Earth Bound.
Longlasting beauty
LVT flooring is designed to withstand the demands of daily life while maintaining its beauty. Its durable construction makes it resistant to scratches, stains and fading, and, being water-resistant, it’s also suitable for areas prone to moisture, such as bathrooms and kitchens. Designed with longevity in mind, with Malmo™ decors are guaranteed for up to 25 years for residential applications, ensuring your Earth Bound-inspired space remains vibrant and inviting for many years to come.
Easy maintenance
In today’s fast-paced world, convenience is paramount and LVT flooring offers the advantage of low maintenance, requiring minimal effort to keep it looking its best. The wide choice of wood effect LVT decors now available allows homeowners to get the look and warmth of real wood, without the need to periodically sand and re-finish to keep it looking its best. Day to day, regular sweeping or vacuuming, along with occasional damp mopping, is usually sufficient to maintain the pristine appearance of LVT, allowing you to spend less time worrying about maintenance and more time enjoying your Earth Bound sanctuary.
Start your very own Earth Bound design adventure now!
