There’s something undeniably enchanting about a home that feels storied—where every corner tells a tale, and every piece carries a sense of history. This is the essence of the Soulful Country interiors trend, a style that blends vintage elegance with eclectic antiques, creating spaces that are warm, inviting, and uniquely personal.
Our new XL Persian collection, featuring the stunning designs Portobello and Brimfield, is inspired by this love of soulful, curated finds. Named after iconic markets, these playmats offer a seamless blend of style and practicality, giving your home the foundation it needs to embody this timeless aesthetic.
With its blend of practicality and style, the Soulful Country trend resonates with modern parents. Our new XL playmats seamlessly balance functionality and elegance, making them a natural fit. Their durable, easy-to-clean surface ensures that your home remains beautiful, practical and safe, even with little ones around.
Whether your decor leans toward the Nantucket-coastal charm or a more traditional English country farmhouse vibe, the Portobello and Brimfield designs help you create a warm, inviting, and stylish home—with plenty of space for your little ones to play.
How to Incorporate Soulful Country Style in Your Family Home
1. Build a Foundation of Neutral Tones
A hallmark of the country farmhouse aesthetic is a soft, neutral palette. Think creamy whites, gentle greys, and warm taupes—colours that create a serene and inviting backdrop. The Portobello and Brimfield playmats feature versatile grey and soft blue-green hues that work beautifully with these tones, allowing you to build layers of texture and interest with your decor. Pair the mat with a plush linen sofa, a faded Persian rug, or weathered wooden furniture for a cohesive look.
2. Embrace the Charm of Antiques
Soulful Country interiors often feature unique pieces with a story to tell. Incorporate furniture and decor sourced from flea markets, estate sales, or family collections. Weathered finishes, carved details, and patina-rich metals add character and depth to your space. Place a vintage trunk or an antique side table near your XL playmat for a juxtaposition of modern practicality and timeless charm.
3. Add Natural Textures
The warmth of natural materials is essential to achieving a country farmhouse aesthetic. Combine your neutral tones with accents like woven baskets, jute rugs, or reclaimed wood shelves. A cluster of terracotta pots filled with greenery or herbs can add an organic touch, while woven throws and cushions bring cosiness to the space.
4. Layer in Eclectic Accessories
A Soulful Country home isn’t about perfection; it’s about personality. Layer in mismatched ceramics, hand-thrown pottery, and colourful textiles sourced from travels or local markets. These pieces bring a sense of individuality and warmth, perfectly complementing the vintage-inspired motifs of the Portobello and Brimfield designs.
5. Nod to the Nantucket Look
For a coastal spin on the country farmhouse aesthetic, draw inspiration from Nantucket farmhouse decor. Pair the mat with soft blue and white tones, nautical stripes, and coastal accents like driftwood or seagrass. This approach is ideal for homes that blend traditional elegance with breezy, ocean-inspired charm.
Vintage Inspired Playroom Ideas: The Soulful Country Nursery
The understated elegance of the Totter + Tumble Portobello playmat acts as a stylish anchor for your little one’s playroom. Pair this Persian-rug inspired playmat with antique trinkets, tarnished metal surfaces and statement pieces like a rocking horse for an elegant, airy and beautiful space.
Family-Friendly Interior Design: The Country Farmhouse Living Space
Create your own serene, family-friendly living space with the Brimfield XL playmat. The intricate Brimfield pattern is inspired by decorative Indian block-printing techniques and offers a bold alternative to the Portobello design on the reverse with a simple flip-over. Style your Brimfield baby mat with curated antiques, cosy textures and a neutral palette to create a space that’s both family-friendly and effortlessly chic.
Bringing Soulful Country Into Your Everyday
Transforming your home into a haven of Soulful Country style doesn’t require a complete overhaul. Small, thoughtful touches—like the addition of a Totter + Tumble XL playmat—can make a big impact. Embrace the beauty of timeless design, mix in cherished finds from markets and brocantes, and layer textures and colours that tell your family’s story. With the Portobello and Brimfield playmats, you can create a space that’s as practical as it is beautiful—a true reflection of the Soulful Country ethos.
Explore Totter + Tumble’s XL playmats to bring timeless Soulful Country style to your family home
Credits + Inspiration
Rattan Texture- Creative Market. Blue Trianon Cord- F+P Interiors. Trellis Fringe- Dunelm. Country Kitchen Interior-Farmhouse Wares Bedroom Interior- Moon2. Alphabet Nursery Print- Pureletter. Bear-Melody Jane Dolls Houses. Blue Cushion-The Little Worn E Store. Kian Armchair- Birch Lane. Alphabet Flashcards- Edgewood Farmhouse. Linen Valance- Secret Linen Store. Floral Fabric- Pink City By Aisha. Wicker Basket- The Basket Company. Blue Sofa- Nicola Harding + Co. Photo Frames- Antique Prints Collect. Light-Spark + Bell. Storage Basket- Zara. Play Gym- Stina's Style. Table runner- Forest + Linen.
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