In&out Décor: designs that work inside and outside the house

It’s time to think about the décor of terraces and gardens, about updating the look of these spaces with furniture, fabrics and accessories designed for outdoor nooks. But what will you do with them once the summer’s over? Although most of these designs are weather resistant, it’s essential to ensure their durability throughout the seasons. Protecting them used to mean using covers or storing them away from the vagaries of the climate. However, there’s another alternative: bring them indoors and make the most of them by blending them into the décor. Make a note of this, because in&out décor is a growing trend.

High quality fabrics

The fabrics in the new Holbox by Gancedo collection incorporate innovative polyolefin yarns making them versatile enough to be suitable for either indoor or outdoor use. Besides which, they have nothing in common with traditional outdoor fabrics which use hard, inflexible materials to render them waterproof. The Holbox designs are silky, naturally water resistant, sunproof, stain repellent and not prone to fading. Serreta yarns have been used in these fabrics, creating a soft bouclé texture and lending them the natural homespun touch for which they are known.

This sunbed has been upholstered in Yalahau patterns which mingle stripes and geometrics, along with ethnic-inspired Holbox.

Textiles in raw tones

These are ideal for creating serene, relaxed atmospheres. Mixed and matched with natural wood furniture, plants and organic materials such as cane, rattan or stone, they transform any space into a calm, cosy environment, whether indoors or outdoors. Besides which, they provide a versatile backdrop allowing you to experiment with other decorative elements and colour accents depending on the season or the surroundings. This is how you can create harmonious welcoming spaces all year round!

Natural fibre rugs

These are must-haves for flooding environments with extra warmth and comfort. Just as with textiles, there are designs which work amazingly well at any time of year. In vegetable fibre, recycled PET, polypropylene, plain or patterned, in neutral tones or vibrant colours…the array is so wide and varied that it’ll be easy for you to find the model that goes best with your terrace, porch or garden, and they’re so pretty and practical that they’ll be just perfect inside the house too.

The ones in natural fibres such as jute or sisal are wonderful for adding style and a natural feel to both sitting rooms and covered terraces. This is Nature by Gancedo, in a hemp and cotton blend.

Also, designs in brilliant eye-catching tones

Although we traditionally associate colourful showy rugs with outdoor spaces and summertime, this piece could also look just right indoors mixing and matching captivatingly. For it to blend in successfully with the interior décor, it’s vital to think about the other colours already in the space. The thing would be to go for a complementary palette or neutral shades which will allow the rug to be the centrepiece without overwhelming the environment. For example, a rug in vibrant blue and green tones, such as this one from Gancedo, will look fantastic with furniture and accessories in shades of white, grey, or light wood, creating a well-balanced contrast. It will become a focal point adding energy and character to the interior, while at the same time maintaining a feeling of cohesiveness and balance in the décor.

The outdoor Afro Rugs, featuring a pattern formed by blurring concentric rectangles are inspired by the craftsmanship and colours of African traditions. They are sun- and rainproof.

Bamboo, rattan and cane furniture

In the world of décor, whatever is natural is the top trend. We love to surround ourselves with materials such as wood and vegetable fibres, which provide us with warmth and tranquillity. And have you heard the latest? Bamboo, rattan and cane are also winning over our interiors. We used to think of them as only for outdoors, but now they’re sneaking into our sitting rooms and bedrooms, and they look brilliant! They’re a breath of fresh air which turns our spaces into oases of serenity. And if you complement them with soft fabrics, the result is spectacular! It’s like bringing a little bit of nature right into our homes, and we love it! And if you’re still not convinced, take a good look at how great this bench looks with these cushions made up in Whale Stripe, featuring stripes, and Plankton, with its pattern of interweaving diamonds. Both are from the new Holbox by Gancedo collection.

As you can see, with natural materials like wood and vegetable fibres, it’s easy to create environments which transport us to an oasis of serenity and style, whether inside or outside the house.