Explore the global trends

Get into the Rio 2016 spirit with a whistle-stop tour around three major home décor styles

Feature Natalie OSborn

The Rio Olympics kick off on August 5th (come on Team GB!) and we’ve marked the occasion by filling the next few pages with interior inspiration from around the globe. First, we take a trip to Brazil, the host country for this year’s games and somewhere that’s certainly not short on colour confidence. Ikea’s limited edition range definitely gets gold from us. Next, we travel a little closer to home for a look at French country style; we’ve unearthed the best bargains to cheat the style. And finally, we end our journey with a stay in Morocco, a place that has inspired one of the most enduring decorating trends for the last few seasons. Pick up tips on colour schemes, tiles and the low-down on a fabulously affordable supermarket range. Bon voyage!

BRAZILIAN BONANZA

Totally tropical

Rainforest chic couldn’t be more popular this summer, and H&M is leading the pack with its bird-adorned floral accessories and zingy yellow patterns.

Cushion cover, £3.99, H&M

Coasters, £1.99 for four, H&M

Let it rain

Cushion covers, from £2.99; striped picnic blanket, £14.99; cooler bag, £12.99; lanterns, from £3.99; all H&M

Magical monochrome

For a taste of the trend without the colour commitment, monochrome patterns are the way to go. Amidst Ikea’s Tillfälle collection you’ll find accessories with beautiful curved geometric patterns, which can easily slide into your existing scheme to give it a fun Brazilian twist. The two-sided cushion covers are one of the biggest bargains; they’re just £4 each.