How to style your Harris Tweed sofa for summer
, by TBB Admin, 4 min reading time
Harris Tweed is a timeless fabric known for its durability and rich texture. And, while it's often associated with cosy winter interiors, you can easily style a Harris Tweed sofa to embrace the lightness and vibrancy of summer.
From adding brighter cushions and throws to styling a space with natural materials, greenery, natural-tone rugs, and accent lighting, we share creative ideas to transform your tweed sofa for the warmer seasons.
Harris Tweed through the seasons
Made from pure wool, Harris Tweed was originally woven by crofters in the remote islands of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Perfect protection against the cold climate, its warm, rich, and hardwearing quality made it ideal for both personal and practical uses.
Interestingly, despite its wintery associations, Harris Tweed wool is a wonderfully breathable fabric, staying warm in winter and cool in summer. The natural fibres wick away moisture, making it a versatile fabric for your year-round sofa. Plus, with its striking kaleidoscope of thread colours, it’s packed with versatile styling opportunities.
Styling Harris Tweed in the summer months
There are no shortage of ways to bring a sunnier aesthetic into your space, especially when complementing Harris Tweed furniture. Here, we share our favourite ways to inject the season into your interiors this summer.
Brighten up with cushions and throws
One of the simplest ways to style your Harris Tweed sofa for summer is by adding bright cushions and throws. For a sunnier feel, play with vibrant colours such as coral, turquoise, and shades of yellow to create a lively contrast against Harris Tweed’s rich texture. Floral patterns and tropical prints can also add a touch of summer whimsy – you can even go full maximalist if you’re that way inclined (we certainly are).
Linen and cotton make lovely lightweight fabrics for your summer cushions and throws, enhancing the summer feel while adding a soft, breathable layer – just what you need for the warmer months.
Bring the outside in
Embracing raw materials always gives a space a light and organic feel, which truly complements the natural luxury of virgin Harris Tweed. Think wooden coffee tables, wicker baskets, and rattan chairs: elements that bring a touch of nature indoors and create a relaxed, airy atmosphere.
To evoke a sense of summer living, natural-tone rugs made from jute or sisal are another stylish and durable addition. Sheepskin also has hollow fibres that allow air to circulate, making sheepskin rugs a great way to make a space effortlessly cosy in the summer months. Place one under your Harris Tweed sofa to anchor the space and add texture without overpowering the tweed.
Gather up the greenery
Enjoy summer without even leaving the house by bringing plants into your living space. To instantly breathe life into the space and create a fresh, vibrant environment, consider placing potted plants of varying sizes around your Harris Tweed sofa. Tall plants can create a dramatic focal point, while smaller succulents, foliage, and ferns can be arranged on side tables or shelves. For a cohesive look, choose planters in neutral tones or natural materials to complement your chosen Harris Tweed shade.
Layer up accent lighting
Longer, lighter days mean your space already has the beauty of natural light, but layering up with accent lighting on an evening can create a warm, inviting glow around your Harris Tweed sofa. Table lamps add a joyful touch of magic without overpowering, while lanterns and candles can make your space feel cosy and intimate without being heavy.
There’s no shortage of styling options with Harris Tweed sofas, whatever the season. During summer, it’s all about balancing lightness and vibrancy while complementing the fabric's rich heritage and natural qualities.
Find your dream year-round sofa in our Harris Tweed range, or enjoy a summer trip to our idyllic showroom in Yorkshire’s stunning Luddenden Valley to feel this versatile fabric yourself.
