There's a reason we've called our latest decorating shoot 'Desert Haze'. It draws inspiration from the serene beauty of desert landscapes, offering a palette of soft sand, earthy ochre, and sunset red. Layered and deep, these tones create a sense of warmth and movement, much like shifting dunes at golden hour.
Meanwhile, furniture takes on curvaceous, undulating forms, echoing nature’s fluidity with ripple-like silhouettes. Texture is also key — think bouclé’s softness and rough-hewn wood’s raw beauty — which adds depth and tactility to every surface.
This was beautifully showcased at Paris Deco Off this January, where Pierre Frey’s house transported visitors to the desert with its sweeping, sunny tones and tactile finishes. Individually, each element is drawn from the best interior design trends of the past few years, but it is the combination that captures the mood of the moment — a look that feels both grounding and transportive.
It can bring a quiet yet powerful elegance to modern interiors. It also aligns with SS25 fashion trends, where we saw flowing silhouettes and organic forms, and designers like Chloé and Stella McCartney embracing earthy clay tones and sustainable materials.
Wall in Waffle Weave in Brick Red, Arte. Gili pendant shade, Julian Chichester. Vintage Terrazza sofa, de Sede; covered in Z Suede in Truffle, Tobacco, Cognac, Tan, Saddle, Rust and Brunello, Zinc Textile. Lagune side table, Calligaris. Vintage rock formation, M.A.H. Window seat pad in Lino RE in 834 by Etamine at Zimmer + Rohde. William large two-seat sofa by Damian Williamson for Zanotta at Aram. Lum floor lamps by David Dolcini for Porada. IO side table in Ochre, L.Ercolani. Meduza lamp by Sebastian Herkner for Zanat at SCP. Zanzibar rug in Ochre, GP & J Baker. (On model) Dress, Zimmermann. Earring, YSSO
Console, Edward Collinson. Biomorphic wooden sculpture by Kristian Holmqvist at Relic London. Conical Crescent Hand stoneware by Julie Nelson at M.A.H. Composition in Red And Black oil on panel by Petrus Ten Siethoff at Relic London. (On model) Trench, blouse and shoes, Alexander McQueen
Bark Oblong Budding vessel by Julie Nelson at M.A.H. Two terracotta sculptures by Kristian Holmqvist at Relic London. Meduza lamp by Sebastian Herkner for Zanat at SCP. Connection series XII oil on board by Hannah Ludnow at M.A.H.
Basongye dining table, Sophie Dries at The Invisible Collection. Loop dining chairs, Fred Rigby Studio. Bell Lamp pendant lights, Caravane. Platter, The Table. Aheste 22 vase by Ayse Habibe Kucuk at M.A.H. Organic terracotta sculpture by Kristian Holmqvist at Relic London. (On model) Jacket and trousers, Elie Saab. Earring, Nada Ghazal. Ring, Annabel B
Another Country; covered in Foulard in 04, Osborne & Little. Hasu chair, Lema. Beni Ourain rug, SCP. Curtain in Fleur de lin RE, Etamine at Zimmer + Rohde.
Orion coffee table, Lema. Shoulder vase by Lucia Fraser at M.A.H. Rug, Beni Rugs.
Teak and linen screens, Graham and Green; covered in Izmir, Osborne & Little. Le Bambole armchair, B&B Italia at Aram. Biomorphic wood sculpture by Kristian Holmqvist at Relic London. Liquid stone side table, Floris Wubben at SCP.
The Halstock bed, Naturalmat; covered in Solaire, Etamine at Zimmer + Rohde. Bedspreads in Rabane RE in 445, Etamine at Zimmer + Rohde and Demoiselle in Blush, Casamance. Soren globe pendant light, Pinch. Carciofi stool, Laclaux at The Invisible Collection. Coalescere side table, Galvin Brothers. Meduza lamp by Sebastian Herkner for Zanat at SCP. Painting, stylist’s own. Silk Lines rug in Blush, Knots Rugs. Curtain in Vauvert in Natural, Designers Guild. (On model) Dress, Issey Miyake. Hat, Awon Golding. Earring and ring, Alighieri
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