When it comes to home accessories, there’s nothing quite like natural linen for adding an individual touch. Made from the fibres of the flax plant rather than the cotton plant, linen is rougher, more open weave and less uniform than cotton, giving it a more textural feel that’s perfect for soft furnishings. We pick out ten of the best accessories to add the linen look to your home.
1. Linen lavender heart, Jonny’s Sister
A simple lavender heart, personalised and filled with lavender from Provence. Handmade in England, these hearts are made from 100 per cent Irish linen, and have a cream gros grain ribbon hanging loop and a mother of pearl button. Made to order, £18 from Jonny’s Sister.
2. Ribbon-trimmed linen drum lampshade, Isobel Stanley Design
This contemporary linen lampshade is trimmed with grosgrain ribbon, and is available in a range of different colours. Comes on its own, or you can order a lamp base separately. £40 for shade only, from Isabel Stanley Design.
3. Linen roll top bar stool, Sweetpea and Willow
We’re really hankering after this beautiful stool. Upholstered in beige linen fabric and complete with elegant aged brass studding that continues round the back, it would look perfect in a kitchen or garden room. £263 from Sweetpea and Willow.
4. Linen cushion with grey leaf design, Nutmeg and Sage
A luxury linen cushion handmade with a wool felt leaf design and finished in crocheted linen yarn, perfect for natural colour themes. It comes complete with a luxury feather cushion pad, and is available in a range of sizes and colourways. £76, available from Swanky Maison.
5. Linen box cushion, Fermoie
A box cushion, perfect as a seating pad – this has three dimensional structure to make an upright chair more comfortable. also available as a ‘conventional’ cushion in different sizes. £96, available from Fermoie.
6. Rustic linen cushion covers, Nkuku
For a more affordable linen look, we like these rustic linen cushion covers in blue and natural stripes with a button front. In a range of sizes, they’d look great on garden furniture or in a conservatory. Prices start from £19.99, covers only, from Nkuku.
7. Tumble bed linen, LOAF
This bedding looks like linen, but as it’s a blend it’s easy care as well, making it the best of both worlds. There’s a subtle stripe that will complement most colour schemes, and the set includes fitted sheets, duvet covers and pillow cases that can all be purchased separately. Prices start from £15 from LOAF.
8. Taupe linen cushion, the French Bedroom Company
Handmade from 100% pre-washed Indian linen with a concealed zip in taupe, this cushion makes the perfect accessory for your French bed or sofa, and the rough-cut edging gives the smart linen a relaxed finish. Available in two sizes, prices start at £35 from the French Bedroom Company.
9. Cream linen lace doorstop, Melody Maison
For a subtle touch of linen, try this doorstop finished in cream linen, with a crocheted lace band around the middle and a cream tie at the top. Was £12.95 from Melody Maison, now reduced to £9.95.
10. Red stripe linen cushion, Coastal Home
A French linen cushion with a sack cloth weave and a classic nautical stripe in a deep red and light oatmeal running through the centre of each side, this cushion comes complete with a duck feather inner and is handmade in the UK. £32.95 from Coastal Home.
By Sara Walker
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I love the table lamp linen shade and the cushions. I think linen has such a nice texture which goes with everything!
Yes, it is a lovely texture and is so versatile.
A lovely selection of neutrals Rachel, love Jonny’s sister 😉
Thanks, Jen – although it was actually Sara who put together that post.
Thanks Jen, glad you liked this post – I have great fun putting them together and finding some lovely, unusual accessories.