Forget avocado acrylic. Coloured concrete, sculptural marble and bold new materials are proving white is no longer the only timeless choice.

Fringe is creeping back into interiors via sculptural sofas and tasselled parasols — a softer, moodier shift away from rooms that have felt overly serious.

The summer home updates worth knowing about are less about flashy renovations and more about making your space feel lighter, cooler and easier to live in — from Mediterranean-inspired colour palettes to smart outdoor living that actually works in British weather.

Interiors are lowering their voices. From softer light to fewer focal points, a new mood is emerging — one built on restraint, atmosphere and rooms that don’t ask to be noticed.