Contemporary crochet – 20 home decorating ideas

contemporary crochet modern decorating ideas

It makes our hearts sing when we see crafts being incorporated into contemporary home decorating, even more so when they’ve been handmade and not mass-produced. Below is a collection of inspiring ways to use crochet in your homes.

Bright and bold in the bedroom

We love the beautiful combination of bright colour and bold texture in this crochet throw.

Colourful textured crochet throw

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Who says you can’t be a Disney princess and still love crochet?

Bright granny square crochet throw

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A Granny Square lampshade or cushion is a great project to start with.

Crochet Granny Square lampshade

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Graphic statements

Border your Granny Squares with black for bold statement pieces.

Graphic black-bordered crochet throw

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Bold crochet throw - black edged granny squares

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Perfect for modern decors

Maximise the geometric precision of crochet for modern decors.

Modern crochet cushion covers

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Modern crochet throw - mid-century decor

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Modern interior with crochet floor cushion

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…Or more retro interiors

A Granny Square throw is perfectly draped over a sofa in this retro living room.

Crochet throw for retro-contemporary living

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Could these chair covers be any groovier?

Groovy retro crochet chair covers

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Modern block colour

Multi-coloured throws aren’t everybody’s ‘thing’. That’s ok, you can still enjoy crochet in one block colour.

Pretty solid block colour crochet throw

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Bright block colour throw

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Solid colour crochet cushion

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Fresh enough for kids’ spaces

A perfectly pretty pastel rug.

Pretty crochet rug in solid pastel colour

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We love the bright blue borders on this crochet throw, making it perfect for either boys or girls.

Colourful crochet throw for kid's bedroom

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A banded throw in contemporary colours.

Colourful crochet throw in kid's bedroom

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Crochet rainbow sweetness in a baby’s nursery

colourful crochet throw and rainbow cushion in baby's nursery

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Soft on the eye (and feet)

Crochet CAN be incorporated into neutral colour schemes – just focus on the texture.

Contemporary crochet in neutrals

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Crochet floor rugs Scandinavian style

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Reaching new heights

Crochet lampshades add beautiful patterns to the whole room.

Crochet light shades

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The ever-adaptable crochet throw

Having a crochet throw on hand for cool nights in front of Netflix can be the finishing touch to turn a house into a home.

Colourful crochet throw

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