Linen, the best fabric for decorating your house this summer

Its breathable, cool qualities make linen the ideal choice for decorating any nook of your house during the summer season. Besides, its natural, organic look adds warmth and texture to your spaces, and its subtly wrinkled appearance lends unique charm to the décor. Linen is also known to be a hard-wearing long-lasting fabric which withstands daily wear-and-tear, and best of all, it suits different styles of décor, from rustic bohemian to modern minimalist. You can use it for different decorative elements: from bedlinen to cushions, curtains and tapestry, creating visual harmony in your spaces.

Gancedo has just launched a new linen compilation, the Ventus collection: flexible lightweight fabrics, with an amazingly smooth, supple drop, offering huge decorating options, both for your main residence and your holiday home. Make a note of it!

Pillows and cushions

Linen has a natural, rustic look ideal for relaxed, bohemian summery décor, especially when it’s mixed and matched with other natural materials such as wood and vegetable fibres. If you want to reproduce this look in your house, add linen cushions and pillows to your sofas and beds. Play with different colours and patterns to add texture and personality to the space.

Colour palette

Warm tones such as orange and yellow, or sky blue and green are brilliant for enhancing the summery atmosphere.

Among the patterns in the Ventus collection, Sirocco is manufactured in pure heavy double width linen and is available in 9 different colours: from a wide range of subtle pale greys to earthier, more vivid colours inspired not only by the heat of this Sahara Desert wind, but also by plants, branches, wildflowers and spices like turmeric.

Bedlinen in linen fabrics

Linen is highly breathable. It allows air to circulate freely through its fibres and helps maintain a feeling of coolness, making it an ideal choice for making bedlinen. And what’s more, it’s hypoallergenic, the best option for people with sensitivities or allergies. Use linen sheets and pillowcases in cool light colours, such as whites, beiges and pastel shades, to conjure up a summery feel, and mix and match them with cushions in bolder shades to add a dash of vitality.

Bora and Gregale are also woven in pure linen for the Gancedo Ventus collection. You’ll find the first in bone and earth colours, plain and smooth, while the second comes in a range of 6 colours among which washed-look greens, greys and pinks are featured.

Linen curtains and voiles

Clothing windows in linen voiles has several advantages. For instance, this fabric allows natural light to shine through without completely blocking it out, so that indoors is bathed in a pleasant light, and it also guarantees a certain level of privacy. What’s more, linen voiles allow the breeze to filter through, which helps keep an airy atmosphere. Choose them in light colours which fit in with the rest of the décor.

The company’s new collection is perfect for curtains. The Gero design is a linen viscose blend, with a subtle pattern which adds body and texture.

It comes in natural shades, ranging from nude to greens and blue. These are colours of a pale beauty conveying a feeling of utter refinement.

From cushions to table linen

Linen can also add an elegant yet informal touch to your summer tables. For a countryside look, mix and match naturally coloured table linen with rustic items, wildflower arrangements and ceramic crockery. If you prefer a more sophisticated vibe, go for textiles in neutral tones, white crockery and steel cutlery. You can always add a touch of colour with napkins and cut flowers in the centre of the table. Mediterranean style is also a hit in summer. It couldn’t be easier: all you have to do is experiment with blue and white tones in textiles, items of crockery and other accessories.

The Gancedo Ventus collection is complemented by linens from previous editions produced by the company, but in new tones and variants. So, Beret, pure stone-washed linen in double width and 30,000 Martindale cycles, is available in 11 different colours. It’s ideal for table linen or curtains, but also for sofa covers and upholstery.

Hualapai is also a pure linen, plain and untextured in stone and soft taupe shades originating from the predominant colours in the Colorado Grand Canyon area, the ancestral home of the tribe who lend their name to this fabric.

Jot down these tips

Although it’s clear that it requires a certain amount of care when laundering and ironing, it will stand up perfectly to daily use. Bear in mind that linen fabrics can be washed in the washing machine as long as you choose a gentle or delicate cycle with cold or lukewarm water. Even better, don’t use fabric softener and allow it to dry in the fresh air. Iron your linen tablecloths at a medium temperature before they’re completely dry, they should be slightly damp. It’s also a good idea to put a cotton cloth between the iron and the linen to protect the fibres.

As you can see, linens from the Gancedo Ventus collection are the ideal choice for use in second homes, seaside or mountain houses owing to their coolness, natural look, toughness, ease of maintenance and versatility in terms of décor. There’s no doubt they’ll add a special touch to your spaces and allow you to enjoy cosy yet elegant environments during the summer months.