Hot to trot – inspiring equestrian themes

5^th April is the one racing spectacular you won’t want to miss. The Grand National is said to be the world’s greatest jump race. For many it’s time for a flutter as the thrill of the race holds people spell bound. Be inspired by amazing ideas of creating an equestrian theme in your home.

Design Dazzle

Wall art and murals are an effective way of bringing a horse race right into a room. They’re the ideal backdrop where the colour of the jockey’s silk can be used as the accent colours within the room.

Horse riding trophies, bridal and riding helmet plus accessorise

Inspiration for Home

Ralph Laurent shows an inspirational entrance hall for horse lovers, particularly those who love the polo and other equestrian sports.

White frames on a brown wall, containing photos of horses

Bird Cage Design

An equestrian themed room in various shades of brown smacks of the high life, oozing chic style and sophistication.

Artistic photo of a horse in black and white in a gold frame, against a dark gold wall

Equestrian Culture

A fabulous living room in tonal shades of brown and cream offers a down to earth look which is gorgeously mature, with a cosy warm feeling. The horse theme is subtle, but with plenty of pizzazz without being too overwhelming.

White, brown and orange decor in a sixties style living room

Houzz

Horses are such loveable animals; they love being with a partner to share caresses and enjoy the freedom of the wind in their mane; you too can create a sumptuously stylish theme which reflects these tender moments in an up-town and stylish way.

Funky grey foot stools with legs made to look like horse legs

Haus and Home

These stool made from the hind quarters of carousel horses are a whimsical way to show your love of horses. They’d look amazing in any style of home.

Cream traditional entry halld with a pink wooden door and two paintings of a jockey on the wall

Lizzy and Mewestern Decor

Make you entrance hall a shrine to horse racing using earth tones, and the pictures of jump jockeys’. Use the same colour as the silks for the horse-stable stylised door – fabulous.

Brown leather chairs made to look like a saddle

Hues and Cues

Create a fun horse theme on your home using chairs the resemble saddles, hay nets to hold cushions and display rosettes. The hay on the floor adds a stunning overall effect, but probably isn’t effective for everyday life!

White and pink bedroom with a mural of a horse and horse rider

Stone Hand

Girls who love ‘all things related to ponies and riding will adore this stunning bedroom theme, complete with a place of a saddle seat and a barn style door to compliment the white-washed wooden ceiling; far more grown-up then many others pony themed rooms.