Wallace Cotton textile designer Amy Wait tells Verve about her take on current colour trends, popular fabric choices, and how to make easy yet impactful updates at home.
From painterly prints to timeless neutrals and bold patterns, Amy shares expert insights to help you bring fresh energy into your interiors.
What colour trends are you loving right now, and how are they showing up in your latest textile designs?
Deep blue hues, olive greens and warm caramel neutrals with accents of rich dark colours like merlot and chocolate brown. These beautiful colours have been layered together in painterly textile prints, used as the colour palette for our luxurious velvet quilts, textured throws and accent cushions.
Have you noticed any shifts in fabric choices or patterns that are gaining popularity in interiors?
Natural fibres such as organic cottons and linens are always popular. They are breathable and soft, perfect for bedding and interior homewares, bringing a touch of nature into the home while also being kinder to the environment. Cotton muslin in both bedding and throws creates a lovely soft textured look. The use of block print inspired patterns has been on the rise and adds a beautiful balance between artisanal charm and timeless style. While bold yarn dyed stripes and ginghams are still key and a great way to add colour to a space.
What’s one small textile update that can make a big impact in a space?
Changing pillows and cushions or layering with a throw can introduce new colours, textures, and patterns. Play with mixing fabrics, sizes and styles to add depth and interest to a room.
The use of block print inspired patterns has been on the rise and adds a beautiful balance between artisanal charm and timeless style.
Do you have a go-to colour combination that always works, no matter the space or style?
Olive green has quietly emerged as the ‘new neutral’ in interior design. The colour brings a sense of calm and connection to nature while still feeling modern and on-trend. It has the ability to anchor a space and is incredibly versatile, I love to pair this with clean whites for a fresh easy feel, or layer it with rich warm natural tones to make a space feel cosy.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to experiment with more colour or pattern but isn’t sure where to start?
Using colours and patterns can feel overwhelming at times. Start small and build your confidence by adding pillows, throws, and cushions that can be easily swapped out. Another trick that we often use when designing our ranges is taking inspiration from nature or an art piece. Nature can give you unexpected colour combinations that feel harmonious, while using the colours or patterns from the artwork can be a great starting point to draw from when creating a space.
