
From House to Home: Creating a Warm Summer Atmosphere with Natural Materials
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Summer is the season when we long to be outdoors, yet also want our homes to breathe. Windows open, sunlight streaming in, bare feet on wooden floors. It's the time when our interiors can feel lighter—softer, calmer, more connected to nature. At Mayala Home, we believe you don't need big changes to transform your space into a summer retreat. With the right materials, a touch of attention, and a story behind each item, you can turn your house into a place that feels like a warm, conscious home base.
Soft textures for an airy atmosphere
In summer, it's all about lightness—not just in what we wear, but also in how we live. Think handmade hammam towels in soft hues, airy cotton tablecloths gently moving with the summer breeze, and mattress cushions inviting long, lazy afternoons on a daybed or in the garden.
At Mayala Home, we collaborate with artisans who select their materials with care. Our textiles are made from naturally sourced cotton and linen, often handwoven on traditional looms. Each piece carries a part of the maker's life—from the shade of the yarn to the subtle imperfections that add charm.
The power of natural materials
Materials like wood, jute, banana leaf, and terracotta bring a sense of calm to the home. They remind us of simplicity and connection to the earth. A handwoven banana leaf basket not only feels warm but also exudes character. A re-used earthenware bowl with marks of its previous life tells the story of fire, clay, and skilled hands.
These materials are not only beautiful but also sustainable. They're renewable, biodegradable, or sometimes repurposed. By consciously choosing natural elements, you not only add soul to your interior but also contribute to a fairer and gentler production landscape.
Bringing the outdoors in (and vice versa)
The boundary between indoors and outdoors blurs in summer. A basket full of cushions on the terrace, a jute lantern on the garden table, a seagrass rug by the open doors—it's the little details that create harmony. At Mayala Home, we love furniture and accessories that seamlessly move from inside to outside. Functional yet aesthetically pleasing.
Imagine a summer picnic with a linen tablecloth, hand-carved wooden spoons, ceramic bowls from India, and stoneware fish jugs filled with lemonade. Or a balcony adorned with sustainable boho lighting and a basket that holds both recycled cotton throws and plants. Anything goes with these natural beauties.
The story behind your items
What truly makes a space special isn't the styling but the story it holds. A basket becomes truly valuable when you know who made it. Our products come from small workshops and family businesses where care, time, and attention are invested. Behind each item is a person—a maker who has crafted something that has journeyed to your home. Produced ethically and fair-trade.
You can feel that story. In the texture of the weave. In the imperfect edges of a ceramic plate. In the scent of wood treated with respect. It makes living less superficial and more meaningful.
A conscious summer full of warmth
Whether you welcome the season with a soft cushion, a new basket, or a handwoven throw—it's those small changes that make your home come alive. Choose consciously, opt for products with a story, and give your interior the love it deserves.
At Mayala Home, you'll find home accessories that are not only beautiful to look at but also do good—for you, for the makers, and for the world we all share.
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Burgemeester Sandbergstraat 17
2013 BR Haarlem, NL
info@mayala-home.com
+31 6 8199 2120
Mayala Home is a webshop. Pick-up is available by appointment. We are also represented at the Swan Market Store in Haarlem (Grote Houtstraat 108).
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