Bringing The Outside In: Styling Tips from Molly Mahon

If there’s one person who knows how to sprinkle a little joy around the home, it’s our good friend, Molly Mahon. Known for her bold block prints and love of colour, Molly brings the magic of the outdoors inside, one beautiful pattern at a time.

“I find myself deeply inspired by the beauty of nature” she tells us from her cosy studio in East Sussex, surrounded by wildflowers and woodland. It’s not just petals and leaves that catch her eye, but the joyful mix of colours and shapes that nature does oh so well.

Whether you’re going bold or keeping it sweet and simple, floral prints are a lovely way to bring some life into your space.

Molly’s a big fan of “pattern drenching” and so are we. Layering prints across walls, cushions and curtains for a richly textured look that feels cosy and collected. Think of it as the print version of a warm hug for your room.

Not quite ready to go all in? No problem. Just add a floral cushion to your bed or a bright patterned throw to a favourite chair. It’s an easy way to dip your toe into the world of print, and it’ll give your space a cheerful little lift.

One of Molly’s go-to tricks for keeping a patterned space feeling grounded? Mixing florals with more structured, graphic designs.

“A solid, bold design such as our ‘Chequer’ or the versatile ‘Luna’ block prints helps anchor the free-flowing nature of a floral repeat,” she says.

It’s all about contrast — letting soft, organic patterns bloom while adding just enough edge with clean lines or geometric shapes to keep everything feeling balanced and intentional.

There’s one colour Molly keeps coming back to, and we’re completely smitten with it too: yellow.

“Yellow is a vibrant, energising colour that instantly adds warmth and a sense of positivity to any space,” she says. And honestly, we could all use a bit more of that.

Used as a pop of colour on cushions (like our Yellow Vivienne 100% Cotton Quilted Cushion Covers), as a bold print (Mahon Marigold 100% Cotton Bed Linen), or lighten it up with pastels (Buttercup Yellow 100% Linen Bed Linen), yellow draws the eye and makes a room feel instantly sunnier. And don’t worry — it plays nicely with almost every other colour, from blues and greys to pinks and greens.

Molly’s prints are all about joy, comfort, and creativity — the perfect match for your spring refresh. Explore Molly Mahon’s exclusive collection with Secret Linen Store and discover ways to mix, match, and layer your way to a home that feels completely you.

And if you’re after more styling tips, head over to our blog for even more ideas to brighten up your bedroom.