7 ways to bring novelty and quirk into the home by @ciaraelliott

One of our favourite Interior Editors, Ciara Elliot, creates interesting and compelling content for Instagram and magazines. Here, for the La Redoute hub, she shows how to bring the personal touch to the home with quirky and novel pieces that lift the mood and reflect your personality.
 

 

As if in reaction to the Scandinavian minimalism we’ve all been so beholden to, quirky and irreverent objects such as pineapples, cacti and bird shapes have been cropping up between the pages of the best interior design magazines for a few seasons now. Whether it is a dog in a tuxedo painting or a moose head for the wall, unexpected items that stand out and create a talking point are becoming more and more sought after for the home. 

 

What began as a style statement to counter minimalism has now become one of the latest interior design trends

 

Here are a few of my favourite pieces using the Novelty and Quirk trend:

 

 

I always love a pineapple shaped anything, and this lamp is fun and sophisticated at the same time.

 

 

 

 

This cactus looks great in any children’s bedroom. I have had one in my now 11-year old-daughter Astrid’s room for years and we still love it. 

 

 

 

There’s an ethnic feel to this lamp which I think would add personality to any desk space or bedside table.

 

 

Manoni table lamp , white, Am.Pm | La Redoute 

 

 

You have to love a mini naked sculpture sitting casually on a bookshelf to emanate all the art gallery feels.

 

Despina polyresin statuette with sandblasted effect , white, Am.Pm | La Redoute 

 

 

You don't just have to decorate your walls - think of hanging some art from the ceiling too. I love a suspended mobile and this one is the perfect side of chic. 

 

 

 

This giraffe side table feels chic and cheeky at the same time.

 

 

7. Use fun objects as a focal point

 

Create a 3-D focal point on a gallery wall with this fun ostrich head poking out to say hello.

 

Colette polyresin ostrich head, h63cm , grey, Am.Pm | La Redoute

So many lovely pieces in this trend edit from Ciara. Want more? Hop over to the hub to see how Africa Daley-Clarke loves living the simple life.